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Single by Joey Badass
"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

"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.

Background and release

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. In January 2018, "Devastated" became Joey's first single to reached platinum certification.

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.

Charts

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

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) Platinum 80,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) Gold 45,000
United States (RIAA) 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. "Joey Bada$$ Updates Fans on Status of New Album "A.A.B.A."". 9 November 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  2. "Hear Joey Bada$$' 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.

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