"Devastated" | ||||
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Single by Joey Bada$$ | ||||
from the album All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | ||||
Released | May 26, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
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Length | 3:28 | |||
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Joey Bada$$ singles chronology | ||||
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"Devastated" on YouTube |
"Devastated" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on May 27, 2016 by Pro Era and Cinematic Music Group, as the first single from his album, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ . [1] The song was produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and Adam Pallin. [2]
Joey first previewed "Devastated" at Coachella on April 16, 2016. [3] In the song Joey discusses his pre-fame problems, and how he was "devastated" because he had not blown up. He shares a resilient message about turning his struggles into a strength. [4] In January 2018, "Devastated" became Joey's first single to reached platinum certification. [5]
The song's accompanying music video was directed by OG Swank & Shomi Patwary and it was premiered on August 10, 2016, via Joey's YouTube account. Since its release, the video has received over 38 million views. [6]
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [7] | 25 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] | 47 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [9] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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