Devastated (Joey Badass song)

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"Devastated"
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Single by Joey Bada$$
from the album All-Amerikkkan Bada$$
ReleasedMay 26, 2016 (2016-05-26)
Recorded2015
Genre
Length3:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Joey Bada$$ singles chronology
"Brooklyn's Own"
(2016)
"Devastated"
(2016)
"Front & Center"
(2016)
Music video
"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]

Contents

Background and release

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]

Music video

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]

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [7] 25
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] 47

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [9] Platinum80,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [10] Gold45,000
United States (RIAA) [11] 2× Platinum2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. "Joey Bada$$ Updates Fans on Status of New Album "A.A.B.A."". 9 November 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  2. "Hear Joey Bada$$' Resilient New Single 'Devastated'". Rolling Stone . Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  3. "Watch Joey Bada$$ Premiere a New Song, "Devastated," During His Coachella Set". Complex . Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  4. "Joey Bada$$ – Devastated Lyrics - Genius Lyrics" . Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  5. A, Aron (2018-01-18). "Joey Bada$$ "Devastated" Becomes His First Platinum Certification". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  6. "Joey Bada$$ "Devastated" Video [New Video] - HotNewHipHop". HNHH. 10 August 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  7. "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  8. "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  9. "Canadian single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Music Canada . Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  10. "Danish single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  11. "American single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved January 15, 2023.