Review
“ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$” shows Joey Bada$$ coming into his own as both a lyricist and a truth-teller, turning his bars into a rally cry wrapped in rhythm. From the jump with “GOOD MORNING AMERIKKKA,” he sets the tone—no sugarcoating, no filters—just raw frustration and love for his people delivered over beats that crack like thunder in a summer storm. Then he slides into tracks like “FOR MY PEOPLE” and “DEVASTATED,” where the energy opens up, more melodic but still heavy with purpose. It’s that sly balance Joey pulls off so well—making protest sound smooth enough to ride to, without ever watering down the message.
By the time “ROCKABYE BABY” hits, with Schoolboy Q dropping heat, you can tell Joey ain’t afraid to name names or call out the system straight up. “Y U DON’T LOVE ME? (MISS AMERIKKKA)” breaks it down like a messy breakup between citizen and country, all hurt and defiance. The production flips between jazz-soul warmth and that gritty New York boom-bap that raised him, keeping his roots visible even as he branches out. With voices like J. Cole and Styles P riding alongside, Joey turns “ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$” into a sermon, a cipher, and a statement all in one—proof that his pen stays powerful, and his purpose even stronger. - Cohen
