Akomplice always has positive agenda in mind and this time is no different. The street apparel label has joined forces with the J Dilla Foundation and Joey Bada$$ to present a groovy Fall/Winter 2013 capsule collection that gives back where it counts. Melding unreleased music from the late great artist with those of the burgeoning Brooklyn emcee, the capsule range …
A Journey Through CMJ: Joey Bada$$.
As mentioned we last weekend, we had quite a few gems from our busy week at CMJ. After patiently waiting for this new issue to come around, we are more than happy to present our readers with some dope live performances. Continuing from where we left off, Brooklynite Joey Bada$$ performed at the CMJ Marathon related event Remember When Rappers Could …
The Bada$$ Strikes Back.
As all the hoopla over Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Control” dies down, Pro Era general Joey Bada$$ finally responds with “Killuminati Pt. 2”. The Knxwledge produced track features aggravated Joey laying into Kendrick with the first verse: “We drowning out Atlantis can’t overflow beast coast/ Be more specific next time you shoutin’ out, a-mi-go/ I am not the star? In …
Quite the Bada$$.
There’s a violent storm of raw lyricism brewing in rap’s younger generation. We’ve seen it before — somewhere around 94′ — but back then it was perceived as common atmosphere. Those basking in its ambiance and molding its dynamics were never truly aware that it would come to an end. They knew nothing of the nuclear winter that would follow …
Do Better: Ab-Soul Returns With A Chilling Reminder.
“Do Better” comes during a time of seasonal depression where most of us are ensnared in a not-so-tender trap of bad thoughts and low vibrations. Certain ideations lead to dreadful emotional dips and even self harm.
NEW Music! | PRO ERA. | Sol Luna.
The Pro Era recently released some fresh tunage. Produced by Navie D., “Sol Luna” features Joey Bada$$, Dyemond Lewis, and A La $ole brewing up a Sol-ful batch of affection with a raunchy, but sentimental ode to that special someone. “Sol Luna” looks to be featured on Pro Era’s upcoming Secc$ Tap.e Pt. 2, due out February 14th 2014.
Hilary Swankin’. (Video)
Pro Era general Joey Bada$$ just dropped visuals for the Summer Knights single “Hilary Swank”. Directed by Alex Lill, the video contains a slightly abstract touch–something we haven’t seen a lot of in Joey’s past vids. Bookended by rare footage of both Joey and the late, great KING CAPITAL STEEZ, the video also features an honest, pre-“Control” Kendrick Lamar admitting in a …
Party Like an Amethyst Rockstar.
Joey Bada$$ gives us yet another window into his highly anticipated debut album, Summer Knights. Young Bada$$ is under a lot of pressure to deliver a stellar follow up to 1999, but seems to be handling it with absolute ease. Featuring fellow Pro, Kirk Knight, “Amethyst Rockstar” is another simmering cauldron of neo boom-bap–no wonder Complex named Summer Knights one of the most …
Surviving the aPROcalypse.
In wake of all the hoopla and yellow bellied antics, the world did not end on December 21st, and those who decided to forgo Christmas shopping were forced to face their friends and families empty-handed. I, for one, am especially glad that the Mother Earth didn’t meet her demise, because I would have had little time to listen to Peep …
Sounds Fromdatomb$.
Since we featured Joey Bada$$ performing “Fromdatomb$” live at S.O.B.’s during the CMJ Marathon, we decided that it was only appropriate to show you the new visuals for that very single. Released mid-week, the video includes the Pro Era gang making their daily rounds through the city. In addition, you should also be on the lookout for the Pro Era …
Back to a Time When Rappers Could Rap.
Twas a busy week last week but the Quiet Lunch gang was fortunate enough to attend Remember When Rappers Could Rap? presented by Cinematic Music Group, ECKO Unltd., and XXL Magazine. Hosted by Peter Rosenberg and Shiest Bubz, the lineup featured a few our favorites like Smoke DZA, Joey Bada$$ and Fat Trel as well as some new faces that included …
Art Rejex.
Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ is feeding the masses another brilliant serving of well done tunes. The material isn’t exactly new but it is certainly new to us. Titled Rejex, the project consist of songs that didn’t make the cut for the epic 1999. “1999 Rejex is a compilation of tracks that didn’t make it to my debut mixtape 1999(obviously). I decided to put …
Welcome to ‘Merka.
Rap young guns Casey Veggies and Joey Bada$$ recently teamed up with Mac Miller for the patriotic single “America”. Miller released visuals for the song this past Independence Day and, frankly, we’re not sure how we missed the fireworks — oh, that’s right, we’re fucking idiots. Directed by Mike Waxx and Mike Carson, the video features the trio draped in U.S. flags whilst …
Riding the Wave.
New school phenom Joey Bada$$ is continuing his meteoric rise to rap royalty. The Brooklynite recently released visuals for single “Waves”. Directed by Va$htie Kola (pictured below), the video takes us through Bada$$’ daily routine. “Waves” can be found on his most recent mixtape, 1999.
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ June 18th, 2012. – June 24th, 2012.
Music month still trudges on and this week’s book sees an exclusive interview with drummer Mike Mahoney! Public Enemy is back and young Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ is here as if he never left. We’re catching up with photographer Diana Lemieux and French painter Mohamed Kahouadji. Stay Tuned! Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff.