Devastated (Joey Badass song)
Single by Joey Badass
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"Devastated" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on May 27, 2016 by Pro Era and Cinematic Music Group, as the first single from his album, ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$.[1] The song was produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and Adam Pallin.[2]
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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" 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 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 38 million views.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[7] | 25 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 47 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[10] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||