Joey Bada$$ On ‘1999’, Using Type-Beats and Capital STEEZ Competition | For The Record

In 2012, Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ dropped his debut mixtape ‘1999’ at only 17 years old. At the time, free mixtape sites like DatPiff were a major distribution platform for hip-hop artists. Now, the music industry has moved on to streaming services and the Pro Era rapper recently celebrated the project’s six-year anniversary by bringing it to Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, and Google Play. To mark the occasion, Joey sat down with Rob Markman on the latest episode of Genius’ 'For The Record.'
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[@EliasX]

35 min interview of joey talking about 1999 and STEEZ.. i can dig it

[@chrism7091]

Elias X i never clicked on a video so fast

[@deportivoindependientemede1996]

Elias X 147 likes haha

[@neekbot]

Hoping this is a publicity move before dropping king capital

[@killuminati8174]

I hope we get new of KING CAPITAL on STEEZ day ..id be so fuckin hype

[@wtyler75]

35 Minutes, 12 Seconds. 35+12= 47

[@joshbyron8294]

Joey nearly a veteran at age 23

[@WilliamD52]

Josh Byron It's crazy

[@kingcapital2485]

Josh Byron that’s a fact

[@Whoiscurtiscartier]

Josh Byron yeah it’s crazy , really respectable

[@timkruse9912]

its crazy, he's been in the game for a minute and still relevant, still dropping music all at the age of 23!!!

[@qwaky]

thats facts

[@HomageBeats]

1999 one of the reasons I really got into making beats

[@JonesJrr]

Lmao I'm waiting for your live stream and am watching this and I just stumbled across your comment hahaha

[@shondasheepundefined5374]

smoothest self promotion lol i need to learn your ways im terrible at self promoting my beats

[@oeshins]

me too !

[@revoksixth690]

What Joey has Accomplished by the Age of 23 is Insane for a Lyricist. Neither Kendrick or Cole had the Discography, Sales and Acclaim joey had at That Age. He has 1999 Summer Knights B4.DA.$$ And AABA already under his belt. Just imagine what he will have accomplished by the time he is Kendricks Age.

[@RedBloodAssassin]

Revok Sixth Joey’s sound is nowhere near mainstream enough to reach the heights of Kendrick career, and he shows no intent of changing his sound to do it. The man is extremely talented but I don’t see him accomplishing much more than he already has if he doesn’t switch up soon

[@remsiiig4537]

B R A X T O N You have a point though

[@andrewvargas5024]

Don’t forget the ProEra tape. Classic verses on there.

[@juniorbrown3263]

B R A X T O N the fact that you say he has no intent to changing his sound, you havnt been listening to his music.

[@iblameabel]

B R A X T O N bruh he switched up his sound for Devastated and that shit blew up

[@EREEEEEEEEEE]

Dropped a classic at 17

[@dlmoneysign]

sosaa # It aint have to change the game. It was a fire ass mixtape thats a classic.

[@QGTM868]

@@AB-rh1ym I mean nas changed the game from to the multi syllable shit and expressing deep feelings and lyrics. In a game where trap dominated, joey really came through and had people listening to him. He came out with a fresh essence, lyrically and damn the flows.

[@alexisquintero2782]

Mind blowing

[@Ygshey]

Nas did Eminem did with some of the songs in infinity

[@fidmond]

@@Ygshey Nas was 19 when he made Illmatic and Em was 24 when he dropped Infinite

[@DatPiff]

DatPiff still the 🐐.

[@oceanchavez8347]

Wtf is DatPiff doing here?!?!?

[@yamasakiiicapri9679]

Gleeee

[@hamet1234]

Lmbooo

[@MechroJay]

Honestly, half these great artists wouldn't be who they are today with it

[@dillon3555]

BROOO ITS DATPIFF

[@amourlashai]

The fact that everything he spit in "Waves" has become true is bone chilling. Manifesting is so real when it comes to writing things down and speaking it into existence.

[@llafandesirx4241]

amourlashai tell me about it 👪 💰💸😎

[@winterwarden]

my nigga in the daily postal flying coastal eating tofu

[@nicovillalobos9906]

Even TheObsolete he also knows niggas who trash rapping

[@Just.S]

This story is so ill man, NYC Hip Hop in 2012 was amazing yo. Pro Era captured it organically.

[@sixthsense11100]

J S That shit was like a dream

[@Sukhi_47]

Thats mad steez recorded his survival tactics verse in 1 take

[@reecejamesvickers]

AugustusGollum STEEZ was notorious for 1 take verses, so sick

[@Iamdareal22]

That's scary ill

[@JamesReviews]

Jay Z. Does that too

[@qbchewbie6395]

@@reecejamesvickers he was so good, insanely talented

[@reecejamesvickers]

QB Chewbie For real, he really was something else.

[@DjRoyJOfficial]

Best series on KZbin... speaking for all hip-hop fans; we're all thankful for this

[@audiodopebeats]

S/O Joey embracing type beat producers. That P Soul beat him and X killed was DOPE! Righteous Minds was my fav song off 1999.

[@QGTM868]

Yeah it was mines too. People slept on that song so hard like the gems he spit on that.

[@peytonfan]

Rob Markman does the best interviews.

[@RobMarkman]

I appreciate that love! Thanks for supporting.

[@anziehsachen]

i aint ever seen no interviewer that got as much love for hip hop as this dude got!

[@albertocrdns]

“Das dope”

[@kingshermtv7066]

Peytonfan 💯

[@JayEazi]

Big Boy does the best interviews😁

[@ziggodante]

LONG LIVE STEELO

[@Beatstars]

Joey Badas$$ is an incredible artist and intelligent young man with a bright future. Thank you for clarifying how "Type Beats" and online producers have helped influence you and expand your sound 🙏

[@HaikesXO]

I think the biggest issue is that the lil pumps, yachty, uzi, etc. get so much more shine and views than people spitting the bars. There no issue with those dudes being around at all but i think it says a lot about us as listeners. Because that’s what everyone is eating up the most.

[@Foulondu75]

facts

[@josephfraire4096]

HaikesXO fuck all the lils. There all fucking stupid.

[@pierogrosman9245]

@@josephfraire4096 Lil Wayne....

[@josephfraire4096]

Piero grosman exactly

[@pierogrosman9245]

@@josephfraire4096 Exactly as in Lil Wayne is bad..?

[@StaticMTRX]

RIP STEEZ

[@cinemacardo7353]

Still waiting on King Capital though.

[@harrisonrollins47]

Don't worry bro, it's comin just keep being patient

[@prxy4L]

I understand why they’re waiting if it’s the last songs steez ever recorded

[@BEYONDUALITY47]

Facts probably still waiting until he gets more light u feel

[@Jacoby_T08]

Posthumous albums HAVE TO be done right & in good taste so I hooe it'll be worth the wait

[@TonTon.2142]

He's been saying it's coming for like 5 years. Foh. The boy STEEZ said it was nearly done on tumblr before he passed. Joey's just holding it up on account of some vague "business" shit, never getting into the details. Yeah, I'm bitter. It's always some fucking excuse. "The world ain't ready yet." Check the history. Dude barely spoke on it for years. Let the boy's project live. I have faith that the kid had the potential to make a timeless record, but I don't know. Every year that passes, it could be losing relevancy. Let the project live.

[@albertitos859]

SO GLAD THIS MIXTAPE ON APPLE MUSIC

[@thatstress1]

Albertito's me to 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@capitalproductions98]

Classic 🐐

[@jordanb3120]

Capital Productions Theres more too come from him too.

[@brenardhenson2476]

Old soul, and classic hip hop lyricism is definitely what Joey shines on. He is dope ✊

[@whyme8848]

27:00 joey had a bar on "hardknock" where he said ''kids dont play, theyll erase your head in the race for the bread"

[@GODLY_WU]

Best house party bar I've ever heard

[@undertheinfluencenate8768]

WE BEEN WAITING FOR KING CAPITAL BROTHA MAN........

[@locl3492]

“Shit ain’t been the same since we made Killuminati”

[@BYUN_DAVID]

Aidan Moore at what point of the interview does he claim this ?

[@lozenge1665]

David Byun its a line from Brooklyns own, give it a listen

[@pssyslayer3933]

Hex across my chest see it written across my body

[@tmacthaskydiver8310]

I was big on HotNewHipHop awhile back.. I remember the day 1999 was posted on there, have been a big fan ever since. I'm even more thankful for having been put on to Steez because of it.

[@teachxr]

say what u what about type beat producers but for most of us it’s the only way to get people to see the beats. there’s some talented people out there don’t sleep

[@EliasX]

mc 💯

[@Eng.Creation]

truee

[@grrandsmack7616]

CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THISS

[@jimisexdrix2054]

What a great interview, so many aspects covered on this interview

[@voyuer777]

They need to do this with A$AP rocky for Live Love ASAP. That’s an unrecognized classic that put NY and Harlem back on the map. Like if you agree

[@raco9026]

definitely

[@carlosley8718]

Joey's life would make a badass movie. Make it happen

[@trystonkelley4543]

pun intended?

[@zanelemahlangu7695]

Lets Make it happen

[@BestBeatsOnYouTube]

Amazing Interview!!

[@jeff5777]

He needs to drop the full version of summer knights next

[@M471K]

Jeffrey for real I need amethyst rockstar on Apple Music like wtf

[@glya_tv]

He needs to get Amerikkkan Korruption available for streaming too if its possible

[@dontworryaboutit3840]

Demise RS Hell yeah

[@harrisonrollins47]

Facts! Yo idk if im trippin but Wasn't Amerikkkan Korruption on iTunes at one point?

[@glya_tv]

Not sure, I only have spotify so I wouldnt know

[@yurhomi4478]

damn joey is a dad now

[@NR1232]

Dope interview! Joey is a damn legend in the making already, glad to be able to witness the process

[@killuminati8174]

Ez Noted for real...iv only been listening for a lil over a year know but oh well fuck it...better late than never. And without joey badass i,would have never known about STEEZ....really i,gota thank my lil bro..i was in a slump musically not listening to anything....my lil bro put me on Flatbush zombies 1st...then sent me herb shuttles from UA music video an text me saying "this that indigo shit" lmao an we from texas...i,was drawn heavily towards the underacheivers...then while watching an interview with issa he said he tginks the best upcoming rapper is joeybadass...then Joeys music lead me to STEEZ who,will always be my favorite artist..i,aint gona lie that beast coast movement is crazy powerful..this music shit is 2real

[@horsdilaw1365]

Great interview

[@iamkaanin]

One of the best interviews, Rob one of the best at getting artists to speak freely

[@adegboyegathompson8796]

Joey will always be an inspiration. I learned how to be more confident in high school because of this dude, just being able to believe in yourself

[@grrandsmack7616]

YESS

[@j_meeb]

Dope interview!!.. shout out all the type-beat producers!

All these Joey interviews are so refreshing, one of the most talented artists in this new generation. Rip Steez #Longlivestello

[@3rdeyerap]

This is truly a great interview.

[@SolaceMusic]

From the very first lines on the album, you already know he's on some real-ass shit. some clever-ass shit, and with a perfect flow. Right from the jump. "Since '95, Momma been working 9 - 5" He puts in that thought forreal.

[@isaaclopez7978]

This was an amazing interview , Really brought me back for some reason .

[@amap0l4]

Love For the Record, keep this up, pure love B.

[@TheRetroWorld]

I remember that interview he did with odd future where they had joey call in over skype. It's so sick to hear them talk about that!

[@BloodyEye925]

1999 is like the modern Illmatic

[@whyme8848]

Sensei Jai yes 100%

[@ProlificPops]

+I only know Naw

[@derrickvineyard7032]

I only know “You’re stupid” -Big L

[@BIMONLAKI]

I only know stfu

[@BIMONLAKI]

Hold this L

[@SlyBrender]

Amazing interview, great questions, constantly hearing news interesting things. Good job!

[@nickleekey2961]

this is not only a great interview but just a great conversation and exchange in general

[@Silvershadow122]

dope interview alot of insight on the create of that dope ass mixtape 1999

[@sammiejuwon]

"I started skipping and started making classics"

[@atribecalledlen3567]

whatissammie lol class

[@bigdaddybumpkin5759]

I got sick of class started making classics

[@mikaelsag]

whatissammie lol skipping classes and started making classics

[@Elm98]

They say root is the evil of money! AMIIIRIGHHHHTTT

[@PMANPMANPMAN]

Now all I really do is keep tha grass lit

[@musiclifter5424]

That hurts... this was released 3 days before x passing and they talk about the song they did together RIP X

[@teddyisbell2119]

Joey is a chill guy he very humble

[@steelokey]

Joey always been such a big inspiration.

[@BigBrainiac]

Thank you for asking the questions about how he did it on his first mixtape. It gives insight on how simple it is to get started since people seem to easily over complicate things

[@kushbush2543]

Rob Markman is honestly the realest dude when it comes to these types of interviews. He’s definitely up there with sway in the all time greats

[@beatsbykana]

i'm glad he gives respect to type beats. appreciate that

[@pineandharvard]

Solid interview

[@pm1532]

This is easily one of my favorite interviews.

[@justintrampe8943]

Joey def the champion of new school boom bap/lyrical/non mainstream rappers like denzel, jid, etc. IMO him and Earl leaders of that wave

[@emptykev10]

Tha god fahim

[@SlimplySneaky]

Zach slump

[@mikeythefistmusic]

Promise it's not trash👀 soundcloud.com/akamikeythefist/blunt-wraps-and-queso-prod-by-miiikxy-x-serge-crown

[@memorylane3866]

Mikeythefist it’s really good but don’t post your link in the comments for views

[@damnson5079]

Denzel Curry is not boom bap type rapper

[@gooddogson]

Just picked up the official Pro Era vinyl pressing of 1999 and I'm stoked to own such a modern hip-hop masterpiece!

[@keddi7225]

"They say i trained my ego to see gold cause he know seagulls couldn't see these goals." 💞

[@adamgage8446]

Such a cool interview

[@GiovaniTomasi1]

Great conversation

[@ROBFS347]

1999 changed my life forever will be grateful to Joey and STEEZ and PRO ERA bunch. They are one of many reasons I understood my path early on. Its funny Joey and I have the same birthday and didn't figure out til he dropped B4DA$$ album cuz he dropped it January 20th... Living inspiration R.I.P. STEEZ

[@yurhomi4478]

already a legend.

[@noisemartin7291]

The moment that Lonnie Smith sample comes in, instant classic.

[@darriusjohnson6025]

This mixtape was so classic it made me feel like I was living in New York before I ever visited I listen to it every day

[@PLs379]

One of the best rappers alive

[@fsolefajo8777]

there's a long list of rappers who are still alive that come up in a list before joey...

[@PerocDisgusting]

Fso LEfajo Nah, almost any rapper today fucking trash

[@fsolefajo8777]

he said best rappers ALIVE. that includes wu-tang, nas, jay-z, black thought, kendrick, ab-soul, etc...

[@gianmarcovasquez497]

Fso LEfajo true dat but he up there

[@FrankGambit]

Fso LEfajo he’s definitely one of the best rappers of the NEW ERA

[@ChivasBarcelonaMex]

Saw the album today on Apple Music I downloaded it immediately. One of the classic albums of our generation.

[@freebasereese6478]

Much respect to this show.. I fw it.

[@robertoespinoza4047]

DOWN LOADED BIG UPS TO YOU JOEY YOUR SUCCESS INSPIRES ME EVERYDAY

[@lopuro4824]

Cant wait For the Pro Era Movie!!

[@IlIllIlIIlIII]

damn bruh as soon as he brought up x i realized this came out 3 days before his death, rest in peace that record was one of my favorite from x

[@deez9805]

It’s crazy to think that 1999 really care out 6 years ago. When I went back and listened to the whole thing, all my 14 and 15 year old memories entered my mind bc I was literally living that project lol.. Joey will forever be my favorite artist because of that tape. Not to mention he came back with Summer Knights 🔥🔥🔥

[@giusepecadduraofc]

i like how this interview was made

[@erikbarros3528]

We need King Capital

[@lobonoble2072]

FAX

[@michaelm9519]

it might never come out

[@kingretro7634]

47 likes

[@erikbarros3528]

@@kingretro7634 ayee appreciate you pointing that out! Peace and love 🙏🏽

[@kingretro7634]

@@erikbarros3528 all love man 🙏🏿

[@kiudcalvin99]

We need more vids like this from Joey!!! 🐐🐐

[@bruceleen97]

blessed us hella insightful

[@DeaDxMeatBallz]

Greatest mixtape of my time so far

[@letlhogonolomhlotshazana3111]

so inspired

[@jerzwhite4548]

So dope I had to cop doubles of it on wax! Classic

[@PublicDisguise]

1999 GOT ME THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

[@8mile12345]

It’s insane how Overly Dedicated is my favorite mixtape of all-time but I still remember 1999 dropping right after graduating High School & became 1 of my top 5’s of all-time..Friday Night Lights was 2 & 99 is right after. I’m tired of people also sleeping on “Don’t Front”..literally my favorite song off 99’

[@RealBoboza]

I still remember on back in 2012 Rob was interviewing Joey for the first time on Sucker Free, now we are here

[@senseiparks]

Rob is a pretty good interviewer not finna lie

[@AikiraBeats]

Senseiparks right he is better than funk flex and hot97

[@diebythepill]

This man is so inspiring

[@prophetmanny2906]

this was a good interview .

[@jesusloveskobe]

This tape finally getting the shine it deserves

[@velo9542]

1999, the young Sinatra mixtapes, Mac Miller’s beginnings, all part of the reason I started making beats. ✊🏼

[@Rich-nd8gt]

💕🐐

[@bp8300]

1999 is the Best Mixtape of all time. Plus? Joey is my top 2 Newschool Rapper

[@coltonroedl5736]

This is super dope

[@LIBryda]

1999 was the most lyrical teenage debut since Illmatic! Don't @ me!

[@mememan3799]

YOOO FINALLY MAN

[@takeeda7330]

Anniversary 1999 till infinity !!🔥🔥

[@diegomarquez3252]

Bro rest in peace X, thank you joey for being able to know him truly and make real music with him

[@Beebos]

I feel like what Joey brought up in this about how in interviews where he brought pro era with him or had them tag along and was not letting them take the stage a lot was something that hurt STEEZ, I love joey and I’m happy that he said something about it finally for the record.

[@peakips]

The main question is when is king steez's music gonna be on Apple Music?!?

[@ranwa2410]

KEL right ! I hate having to only listen to it on SoundCloud with ads and shit

[@Kill3r12341]

RANWA 2 Download Spinrilla on your phone. It’s free and you can download Amerikkkan Korruption, and Amerikkkan Korruption Reloaded and listen without ads. Except they don’t have Dead Prez for some reason :(

[@romankgfourtyseven]

He’s always been so good with talking

[@k6nga]

That intro was perfect. Joey the goat.

[@darthshinobi6725]

This is dope