Covering Prince takes balls. Covering Prince and making one of his most popular songs in your own image takes a whole different level of guts and talent. Dope stuff my dude. Definitely a new fan.
Joey at his Melbourne concert stated "this song was supposed to be on AABA but the Prince Estate understandbly denied it." Idk maybe if Prince was alive he wouldve liked joeys version.
geigster lmao your smoking something if you put Tyler the creator in any conversation as the best of this era, Kendrick, Cole, Joyner Lucas shit even old Em has better bars then Tyler the creator, you probably think Migos and Future is real rap to 😂😂😂
PowerPlay 06 Idk PowerPlay... ☺ I saw him in Vegas opening for SB Q, great show, Mr Robot is dope Joey makes good music, mad creative. Bruhs a triple threat
Of course he is. When I heard this dude back in 2012 (he was 16/17 then) I already knew this is the next gen star in hip-hop. He's here to stay for sure.
It is good to see that that the "New Skool" recognize the greatness and far reaching influence of Prince...I always say that you personally may not be a fan of Prince but most likely your favorite Artist is a fan of Prince, no matter what genre.
I would say XXXTENTACION is more versatile at 19, just because of all the genres he has experimented with. But don’t think I’m comparing X to Joey. Joey is miles ahead of X.
@@shabaclank3711 He's actually really well known already. Mainly for acting tho but there was a show where he played as himself. Writes for alot of artists. That said, yeah music wise he's well known, pretty sure everyone knows who he is based off his name but the people who only and i mean *ONLY* listen to mainstream. Which well Joey ofc has hits but hasn't had a typical *MAINSTREAM* hit yet. It's kind of like he's the current king of the Underground. Been that way for a few years now. I think he wants to keep it that way.
Joey just continues and continues AND FUCKING CONTINUES to impress me as the years go by. Every since I listened to 1999 (one of the greatest mixtapes ever, imo) he's been in my constant rotation. Dudes fucking great!!
They did great work, and the fact they re-edited the instrumentals and the composition of people performing, makes this song its own thing. Gotta appreciate that!
In my opinion, this is the best Like a Version to date. The creativity and passion he puts into recreating this amazing song is out of this world. So many artists just come in and play another's song with the same tune etc. But this is just fantastic.
Being a prince fan I wasn't keen on it. But I always listen to Like a Versions a couple of times and just like all others it has grown on me. Good job !!!
What ancient spirit has taken over the soul of Joey BadA$$??? I starting listening to his music cause I liked his role on Power. He’s a cold rapper and actor. This Like a Version stuff he’s on is some next level ish here. This dude giving chills with these covers! This is a drug that my old head ears has been missing! Excellent work my dude, both you and this cold band you’re jamming with!!💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Everything about this is so good! 2:05-2:55 is my favourite part though, I never listened to him before because I judged him by his name thinking he was like every other "rapper" now a days... I'm so glad I found this
Same man. I didn't give Joey a chance for soooo long because of his name. Lol. He's one of my favorites of the new gen. 1999 and B4DA$$ are amazing albums
i know im 3 years late but god damn i cant stop listening to this. i can feel it in his words how honored he is and how much he embraced covering this song in his own rendition. simply fucking amazing bro.
Joey at his Melbourne concert stated "this song was supposed to be on AABA but the Prince Estate understandbly denied it." Meaning there will be no studio release of this track unless it is cleared.
Makes me tear up man Man is a GOAT That title gets tossed around like a ball but I really mean it,this man lyrical ability Is so vast and there's time where it flies over my head and when I finally get it , hits me even harder Joey Bada$$ is great and underrated Amerikkkan Bada$$
Victor Maia agree to disagree. how many people did dude pay to blow up the comments on this video with praise, there can't truly be that many tone def morons out there who genuinely liked this joke of a remake, an insult to the real deal, Prince. it's been a while since I've been genuinely angry about a video on here, or by comments, but this shit has me straight trolling, and hoping this was meant to be funny. if not, all's I can do is smh.
jacie9799 I don't think that artists come here to pay a tribute to the song they are covering, at least not always. If you are listening to these versions thinking about the original song, you are probably going to get butthurt sometime. tbh, it's just a matter of personal preference. I enjoy the creativity and the novelty on some of this versions. Why be so close-minded about music? For me it's more about what I hear and less about where it comes from
Victor Maia I hear ya, I'm not close minded, really. I love all kinds of music, from country to rap. when it's good. I love Prince's music, he was truly awesome and this guy butchered his song.
[Pre-Chorus: Joey Bada$$] I just wanna be free, yeah I just wanna be, I just wanna be I just wanna be, I just wanna be I just wanna be I just wanna be free, yeah I just wanna be, just wanna be I just wanna be, just wanna be [Chorus: Joey Bada$$] Maybe I'm just like my brother He's never satisfied Why do we shoot up each other? This is what it sounds like, when the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah (I just wanna be, just wanna be) [Verse 1: Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight] I can't explain the pain (oh no) all I know is chains (oh yeah) All I know is whips, and all I know is gang gang gang (gang gang gang) Don't even know my name, and the place from what you came (ooh) Niggas love to talk, but niggas never change (aw yeah, aw yeah) Same thing, same faces on the news, this is nothin' new This is what we knew, we still hangin' by the noose It's written in the proof, time to face the truth (no no) Niggas never wanna execute, niggas only make excuse [Pre-Chorus: Joey Bada$$] I just wanna be free, yeah I just wanna be, I just wanna be I just wanna be, I just wanna be I just wanna be I just wanna be free, yeah I just wanna be, just wanna be I just wanna be, just wanna be [Chorus: Joey Bada$$ & Raury] Maybe I'm just like my brother (maybe I'm just like my brother) He's never satisfied (he's never satisfied) Why do we shoot up each other? (Why do we do, why do we do?) This is what it sounds like, when the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah [Verse 2: Joey Bada$$] Welcome to the high plane, I'm so fly Won't say my designer's name, know why? Broke gunners in the wing, shit ain't been the same Now we honor Jenner, James and the ring Sweet Jesus I pray for you non-believers They say that you never see us Turn around, sing "Pledge of Allegiance" Nothin' went with this world What are we to do with the story? They gotta never witness your true ways Better play victims or new slaves What the hell is with them kids these days? Get ya guns, the guerillas gon' bang Treat us like animals in this race Put that banana clip in your face 'Til you wash all their problems away I don't plan on doin' laundry today What's 50 bands to a man like me? There's this but your whole life just trynna pay the shit back Can't you see or is you blind? Screen advertise corrupt your mind Fill that TVs with so many lies So many die overtime, hold so many lies, uh [Chorus: Joey Bada$$ & Raury] Maybe I'm just like my brother (maybe I'm just like my brother) He's never satisfied (he's never satisfied) Why do we shoot up each other? (Why do we do, why do we do?) This is what it sounds like, when the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah When the thugs cry, yeah [Pre-Chorus: Joey Bada$$] I just wanna be free, yeah I just wanna be, I just wanna be I just wanna be, I just wanna be I just wanna be I just wanna be free, yeah I just wanna be, just wanna be I just wanna be, just wanna be [Outro: Kirk Knight] No law, no law Ohh Lord, ohh Lord
Covering Prince takes balls. Covering Prince and making one of his most popular songs in your own image takes a whole different level of guts and talent. Dope stuff my dude. Definitely a new fan.
Luke Wallace listen to his song called Temptation or Waves I highly recommend those
Check bizzy bone "thugs cry"
@@noeumdin9914 Tupac originally made the song ''when thugs cry''..Pac was a prince fan
joey simply copied Pac
@@NGT4LIFE not a bad thing
NGT4LIFE except pacs when thugs cry is 100% different only thing the same is the title
Thanks to Joey and his crew for getting me in to jam on this track!
I think he picked the right guitarist for the job lol One of the best
You're soooo smooth man, love ya work 👍🏼
yes!! how rad!
Great job!
Harts i was hoping for a solo!!! But bet that was a buzz!!!
My favourite underrated rapper covering one of my favourite solo artist of all times' best songs? How did it take me 4 years to find this! Mesmerising
Exactly.
It's been a couple of years and this is still my fave performance of his ❤
Mine too. 💜
I'm definitely sure that His Royal Badness (Prince) would approve of this Joey Bad$$ cover. Nothing less than amazing!
hell no
Prince hated swearing later on in life. So maybe not.
Adam Robson Well he liked Kendrick Lamar and Kendrick swears.
Joey at his Melbourne concert stated "this song was supposed to be on AABA but the Prince Estate understandbly denied it." Idk maybe if Prince was alive he wouldve liked joeys version.
Adam Robson he legit just said ‘shit’. That was probably the closest thing to a swear word.
Joey evolving
Mr Robot put me on to his music, survival tactics is my favorite song but damn i didnt know he could sing like this.
FredyFredd hey I think I know you
nah bro don't think we met
joey and tyler the creator the best artists of this rapper era
geigster lmao your smoking something if you put Tyler the creator in any conversation as the best of this era, Kendrick, Cole, Joyner Lucas shit even old Em has better bars then Tyler the creator, you probably think Migos and Future is real rap to 😂😂😂
This is real music, not just entertainment but real feelings too.
agree
This is shit, Prince is the best
PowerPlay 06 please stfu... We know Prince version the best but this is good
Damn, this is amazing. He's the best 🔥
ayyyy FROAT
Youre amazing FROAT
froat ma boi
or girl, who knows
My boy 💪👑
this is so powerful man.. you can see him literally pouring his soul out with this performance. Joey is a genius.
wow, this came out great. So much vibes 🔥
Underground Charisma many*
the camera angles were fire
:-)
This is insanely good. 2018 started off right
Where did music go, music turned to shit
Wait till you see how 2020 starts it's amazing
Joey is that guy! A True Artist
Andrew Brunnette goes without saying
PowerPlay 06 Idk PowerPlay... ☺ I saw him in Vegas opening for SB Q, great show, Mr Robot is dope Joey makes good music, mad creative. Bruhs a triple threat
Of course he is. When I heard this dude back in 2012 (he was 16/17 then) I already knew this is the next gen star in hip-hop. He's here to stay for sure.
Damn that was way better than I could've ever imagined
This is a true artist... he seems to have so many layers to his personality... so much to offer the world! Keep creating Joey! We're listening!!
This just solidified Pro Era to be set for greatness in 2018
It is good to see that that the "New Skool" recognize the greatness and far reaching influence of Prince...I always say that you personally may not be a fan of Prince but most likely your favorite Artist is a fan of Prince, no matter what genre.
YES his sound definitely deserves band accompaniment - great to see him evolving his live performance
Dude shown people how to remake a classic in his own way. bravo sir
Thats 1 badass cover.
PLEASE PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY I BEG
this made me so happy
Surprised with how much I enjoyed this
me too!
This is actually very good. It's unique because Joey's not trying to be prince, but it maintains the original feel and flow.
Smooth af
bruh name a rapper under 25 more versatile than joey...I'll wait
I would say XXXTENTACION is more versatile at 19, just because of all the genres he has experimented with. But don’t think I’m comparing X to Joey. Joey is miles ahead of X.
Danny brown if he's under 25 and Vince staples but joey a goat
Good luck against City tomorrow bro
jonjo shelvey danny brown is like 35😂
Nasty Nasir nigga really said danny brown
This deserves millions and millions of views
sam robert real music never really gets recognition anymore
This the year joey finally gets recognized as a top artist wait on it 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Rank hope so
The Rank He Already Famous Af THo
The Rank still waiting.. lol
Joey does need more recognition though
@@shabaclank3711 He's actually really well known already. Mainly for acting tho but there was a show where he played as himself. Writes for alot of artists. That said, yeah music wise he's well known, pretty sure everyone knows who he is based off his name but the people who only and i mean *ONLY* listen to mainstream. Which well Joey ofc has hits but hasn't had a typical *MAINSTREAM* hit yet. It's kind of like he's the current king of the Underground. Been that way for a few years now. I think he wants to keep it that way.
Xquavius Ellison I’ll agree on that
Joey is definitely the underground king
Joey just continues and continues AND FUCKING CONTINUES to impress me as the years go by. Every since I listened to 1999 (one of the greatest mixtapes ever, imo) he's been in my constant rotation. Dudes fucking great!!
This is live!?! Amazing band. True artists. Great singer. Great technicians.
Who was the female vocalist? Can't find any info on her
took me awhile but I found her name;
Nkechi Anele
Great detective work, thank you!
Thank you! really appreciate it!
They did great work, and the fact they re-edited the instrumentals and the composition of people performing, makes this song its own thing. Gotta appreciate that!
In my opinion, this is the best Like a Version to date. The creativity and passion he puts into recreating this amazing song is out of this world. So many artists just come in and play another's song with the same tune etc. But this is just fantastic.
This Is incredible! Was not expecting this! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
still listening to this in october 2019
January 2020
Still listening in quarantine - April 2020
Absolutely beautiful! Joey keeps on killing everything he touches! DAMN
Being a prince fan I wasn't keen on it. But I always listen to Like a Versions a couple of times and just like all others it has grown on me. Good job !!!
I’m disappointed.
What ancient spirit has taken over the soul of Joey BadA$$??? I starting listening to his music cause I liked his role on Power. He’s a cold rapper and actor. This Like a Version stuff he’s on is some next level ish here. This dude giving chills with these covers! This is a drug that my old head ears has been missing! Excellent work my dude, both you and this cold band you’re jamming with!!💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
This deserves so much more Recognition. Beautiful cover of a truly talented musicians hard work.
Joey is coming for that crown
KLEAN_upguy ZA FACTZ Kendrick got for now tho
Joey king of N.Y
There is no crown
Kdot got West crown like Pac did
Joey got east crown like Biggie did
IMO Biggie and Joey are respectively better
Im a huge fan of both Joey Badass and Prince, Prince for as long as i can remember. I was worried but was pleasantly surprised. Amazing performance.
Damn, I still feel so lucky to this day that I just happened to click the wrong link and downloaded 1999 on DatPiff by accident the day it came out.
Alex Park 👌🏿
That’s awesome bro!
Me too ... Since then ... Im a Joey Badass fan!
Love how much hes feeling himself. Excellent vibes. Legendary.
Everything about this is so good! 2:05-2:55 is my favourite part though, I never listened to him before because I judged him by his name thinking he was like every other "rapper" now a days... I'm so glad I found this
RimzUnasa Joey is Special man
Don't judge a book by its cover
He had that name before all those "rappers" came
I recommend listening to his very first mixtape 1999, it will show you just how talented he is
Same man. I didn't give Joey a chance for soooo long because of his name. Lol. He's one of my favorites of the new gen. 1999 and B4DA$$ are amazing albums
Out of all the artists to cover prince, I didn't see Joey coming. He really killed it.
we need this on Spotify Fr yo
Damn joey has really nice vocals and is a great performer.
i know im 3 years late but god damn i cant stop listening to this. i can feel it in his words how honored he is and how much he embraced covering this song in his own rendition. simply fucking amazing bro.
I discovered this song last november, never stopped listining ever since :)
that was dope
Damn Prince would be proud RIP 👑
Seriously underrated performance. I think he absolutely nailed it!!!!!!
Can’t wait to hear official version! I love the hook!
Joey at his Melbourne concert stated "this song was supposed to be on AABA but the Prince Estate understandbly denied it." Meaning there will be no studio release of this track unless it is cleared.
Sombra Main Well that sucks. Ugh
It'll be on the Triple J Like A Version CD that will come out October/November. Almost every Like A Version ends up on that CD.
Sombra Main it’s being released on Friday
amourlashai you can thank prince for the hook lol
It's artists like this that will help keep real talent in the forefront.
wow! what a great rendition to a great piece of music!
Shutcho dumb ass up
then why are you here?
tony thogmartin, stumbled upon this piece of shit by accident
This is everything I needed from him, he will forever be one of my top 5 favorite rappers 😍
A good rapper AND a good actor; what an awesome rare combination! 😇
He has such charisma, confidence and brilliance.
Joey’s most underrated song/performance
That backup singer's playsuit is super duper cute.
This performance was really great too!
This is honestly 10/10 fire
Probably one of the best covers ive seen 👌🏽👌🏽
I know his soul floated doing this just great
By far one of the most yet underrated artist on our generation
Mos Def’s little bro
Hadi D'Alessandro I've been saying this
That’s the most accurate comparison to Joey i’ve heard.
most definitely
Fax, I've been saying this since B4Da$$
Hadi D'Alessandro Negative
He’s tapped into artist form now, Thank you I appreciate it this is the best music I’ve heard in a longtime!!!i need more for my soul yessir
Joey Badass The Illest
This man right here. Bless his soul
Got damn where has this been my whole life?!
Been a fan since freshman year now I’m in college still listening to Joey pro era the beast coast in general!!!!🔥🔥
That boy Joey is taking his game to whole new level
He has been slept on for so long and now he gon get his due forsho !!!! #lovejoey this is 🔥🔥
This is amazing! Thank you Joey!!
Joey is a real class act, deserves much more recognition than he receives.
My boy joey no body can stop him
I love this.
Jozif the goat
P.E
I come back to this every month
Most yall favorite rappers can't do this.
Asap rocky did a cover of Otis
@@mendieteansoe5647 I saw. Still not as talented as this boy. But still great effort
Most
He doesnt sing well all the time
@@mendieteansoe5647 rocky cover was average
The Badmon is truly an amazing artist. I’m thankful to be alive when he is so I can appreciate his greatness
He's only 22.
23 now😅
@@mustafaalkhammash8007 24 by now?
Still young :>
And now makes shit music cheers welcome to 2020 where artists can’t be consistent for more than a year
@@jonouellette8183 now ? he hasn't released a solo album in two years
One of the most underrated muscicians out !!!
I’ve watched this 20 times at least, so good 😭
I love this song! He killed it!! And that hard thing for me to say because I love some Prince.
I like the sax in it
The lights are even purple.....nice cover, nice tribute joey....RIP to the prince 💜
Vibes 🕊
Makes me tear up man
Man is a GOAT
That title gets tossed around like a ball but I really mean it,this man lyrical ability Is so vast and there's time where it flies over my head and when I finally get it , hits me even harder
Joey Bada$$ is great and underrated
Amerikkkan Bada$$
Dope #JoeyBadass 💯stay focused God Bless an be safe from Pittsburgh P.a.
Geez was not expecting this! Brilliant. Blokes got such stage presence and Hart’s nailing it too. Solid all round
He's so smooth!!! Come through Jovaughn,
Love this new era of revolutionary music
Hands down some of the most gangster shit ive ever heard. We need this old school feel in rap now.
Joey never disappointed me ever
you can hate this guy but you can't hate this version. Amazing !
Victor Maia agree to disagree. how many people did dude pay to blow up the comments on this video with praise, there can't truly be that many tone def morons out there who genuinely liked this joke of a remake, an insult to the real deal, Prince. it's been a while since I've been genuinely angry about a video on here, or by comments, but this shit has me straight trolling, and hoping this was meant to be funny. if not, all's I can do is smh.
jacie9799 I don't think that artists come here to pay a tribute to the song they are covering, at least not always. If you are listening to these versions thinking about the original song, you are probably going to get butthurt sometime. tbh, it's just a matter of personal preference. I enjoy the creativity and the novelty on some of this versions. Why be so close-minded about music? For me it's more about what I hear and less about where it comes from
Victor Maia I hear ya, I'm not close minded, really. I love all kinds of music, from country to rap. when it's good. I love Prince's music, he was truly awesome and this guy butchered his song.
I think prince would def love this
OMG how don't i know about this Man and all his greatness!!!!!!!!!!
Legendary
I really fuxxxx wit this he killed it!
[Pre-Chorus: Joey Bada$$]
I just wanna be free, yeah
I just wanna be, I just wanna be
I just wanna be, I just wanna be
I just wanna be
I just wanna be free, yeah
I just wanna be, just wanna be
I just wanna be, just wanna be
[Chorus: Joey Bada$$]
Maybe I'm just like my brother
He's never satisfied
Why do we shoot up each other?
This is what it sounds like, when the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah (I just wanna be, just wanna be)
[Verse 1: Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight]
I can't explain the pain (oh no) all I know is chains (oh yeah)
All I know is whips, and all I know is gang gang gang (gang gang gang)
Don't even know my name, and the place from what you came (ooh)
Niggas love to talk, but niggas never change (aw yeah, aw yeah)
Same thing, same faces on the news, this is nothin' new
This is what we knew, we still hangin' by the noose
It's written in the proof, time to face the truth (no no)
Niggas never wanna execute, niggas only make excuse
[Pre-Chorus: Joey Bada$$]
I just wanna be free, yeah
I just wanna be, I just wanna be
I just wanna be, I just wanna be
I just wanna be
I just wanna be free, yeah
I just wanna be, just wanna be
I just wanna be, just wanna be
[Chorus: Joey Bada$$ & Raury]
Maybe I'm just like my brother (maybe I'm just like my brother)
He's never satisfied (he's never satisfied)
Why do we shoot up each other? (Why do we do, why do we do?)
This is what it sounds like, when the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
[Verse 2: Joey Bada$$]
Welcome to the high plane, I'm so fly
Won't say my designer's name, know why?
Broke gunners in the wing, shit ain't been the same
Now we honor Jenner, James and the ring
Sweet Jesus
I pray for you non-believers
They say that you never see us
Turn around, sing "Pledge of Allegiance"
Nothin' went with this world
What are we to do with the story?
They gotta never witness your true ways
Better play victims or new slaves
What the hell is with them kids these days?
Get ya guns, the guerillas gon' bang
Treat us like animals in this race
Put that banana clip in your face
'Til you wash all their problems away
I don't plan on doin' laundry today
What's 50 bands to a man like me?
There's this but your whole life just trynna pay the shit back
Can't you see or is you blind?
Screen advertise corrupt your mind
Fill that TVs with so many lies
So many die overtime, hold so many lies, uh
[Chorus: Joey Bada$$ & Raury]
Maybe I'm just like my brother (maybe I'm just like my brother)
He's never satisfied (he's never satisfied)
Why do we shoot up each other? (Why do we do, why do we do?)
This is what it sounds like, when the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
When the thugs cry, yeah
[Pre-Chorus: Joey Bada$$]
I just wanna be free, yeah
I just wanna be, I just wanna be
I just wanna be, I just wanna be
I just wanna be
I just wanna be free, yeah
I just wanna be, just wanna be
I just wanna be, just wanna be
[Outro: Kirk Knight]
No law, no law
Ohh Lord, ohh Lord
Best like a version ever
That back singer looking fine af
Evolving beyond Rap this is just amazing! Reminds me of the Transition Childish Gambino went through.