2000 is the third studio album by American rapper Joey Badass. It was released on July 22, 2022, through Pro Era Records and Cinematic Music Group with license to Columbia Records. The album features guest appearances from Diddy, Westside Gunn, Larry June, Chris Brown, Capella Grey, and JID.[1] Production of the album was handled primarily by Statik Selektah and Chuck Strangers, with contributions from Erick the Architect, McClenney, Mike Will Made It, Kirk Knight, and Cardiak.

Background

On May 11, 2022, Joey announced the title of his third studio album, with the original release date being planned for June 17, 2022, 5 days after the 10 year anniversary of the mixtape, 1999.[2] However, the album was delayed by a month, with Joey revealing on social media that it was due to sample clearance issues.[3] The album was eventually released on July 22, 2022.

Release and promotion

On March 3, 2022, Joey Badass released the first single from the album titled "Head High", alongside a Colors Studio performance.[4] On July 1, the second single, "Where I Belong" was released with an accompanying music video.[5] The third single, "Survivors Guilt" was released on July 7, which is known as "Steez Day" dedicated to the late Capital Steez.[6] On July 15, the fourth single "Zipcodes", was released with a music video.[7] In July 2022, Joey Badass went on a 20-date summer concert tour, called the 1999-2000 Tour, with Capella Grey as the opening act.[8]

On September 2, the album was updated on digital streaming platforms, with the Statik Selektah-produced song "Let It Breathe" being added to the tracklist as the twelfth track on the album. The song was originally released as a music video on January 20, 2021 (Joey's 26th birthday) via YouTube, before releasing as an official single in August 2022.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[9]
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[10]
Pitchfork6.8/10[11]
Rolling Stone[12]

Rolling Stone noted Joey Badass for being a "charismatic hero" and offered criticism towards the album's direction, noting "At times, 2000 strains under its ambition. It's unclear whether Bada$$ wants to build an Important Album or simply release something commensurate with his growing celebrity."[12] Pitchfork gave a positive review of 2000, praising the album's production. "The wide-ranging production often makes it easy to ignore the rough spots. Classy instrumental interpolations and crossover beats. It's a testament to Joey’s growing ear that he sounds good on all of them." However, Pitchfork also called 2000 "underwhelming" in comparison to the buildup the album had since the release of 1999 in 2012.[11]

Track listing

2000 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Baddest" (featuring Diddy)
2:44
2."Make Me Feel"
2:58
3."Where I Belong"
  • Scott
  • Baril
  • Tommaso Pinto
  • Alessandro Pinto
  • DopeBoyzMuzic
  • Statik Selektah
3:08
4."Brand New 911" (featuring Westside Gunn)
  • Chuck Strangers
  • DopeBoyzMuzic
  • 0445c
  • Fred Warmsley
2:59
5."Cruise Control"
3:27
6."Eulogy"
  • Scott
  • Baril
  • Branicki
  • T. Pinto
  • A. Pinto
  • Fred Warmsley III
  • Statik Selektah
  • Dreamlife Beats
  • DopeBoyzMuzic
  • 0445c
  • Fred Warmsley
4:05
7."Zipcodes"
4:27
8."One of Us" (featuring Larry June)
Statik Selektah4:03
9."Welcome Back" (featuring Chris Brown and Capella Grey)
BBearded3:43
10."Show Me"
  • Statik Selektah
  • Heavy Mellow
3:40
11."Wanna Be Loved" (featuring JID)
Chuck Strangers3:35
12."Head High"
  • Scott
  • Baril
  • Jan Braneki
  • Pacal Bayley
Statik Selektah3:01
13."Survivors Guilt"
  • Scott
  • Columbus Smith III
  • Michael Flowers
Rahki5:53
14."Written in the Stars"
5:13
Total length:52:56
Notes
  • The track "Let It Breathe" (produced by Statik Selektah) was included as the twelfth track on a later version of the album released on Apple Music and Spotify.[13][14]
  • "Cruise Control" features additional vocals by Nas.

Sample Credits

Charts

Chart performance for 2000
Chart (2022–2023)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[15]41
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[16]69
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[17]186
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[18]38
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[19]49
French Albums (SNEP)[20]152
Irish Albums (IRMA)[21]68
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[22]89
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[23]13
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[24]25
UK Albums (OCC)[25]55
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[26]8
US Billboard 200[27]25
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[28]15

References

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  4. ^ "Joey Badass Drops New Song "Head High" Alongside Colors Studios Performance". Complex.
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  7. ^ "Joey BadaSS hits different "Zipcodes" in latest video". Revolt.
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