"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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"Devastated" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on May 27, 2016 by Pro Era and Cinematic Music Group, as the first single from his album, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. The song was produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and Adam Pallin.
Joey first previewed “Devastated” at Coachella on April 16, 2016. 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.
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 14 million views.
*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone