Devastated (Joey Badass song)

"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]

"Devastated"
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

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 of 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 32 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
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[9] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[10] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Joey Bada$$ Updates Fans on Status of New Album "A.A.B.A."". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  2. "Hear Joey Bada$$' 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". 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$$ – Devastated". Music Canada. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  10. "American single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 15, 2023.



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