He was what held Pro Era and the whole Beast Coast collective together. When he passed they all drifted from the sound and groups. AKthaSavior makes drill now. Steez was too integral to the whole movement
I stand by Hardknock being my favourite hip hop song ever made. Ridiculous lyricism for a 17 year old.. Loved watching you two listen to this one. Classic mixtape
Same for me! Joey’s hungriness and lyricism on this song make it one of the tracks that encapsulates the best the essence of what Hip hop trully is, on my opinion.
This tape was by my side all the way through high school, and it has left such vivid memories of those times that every time I listen to this I can’t help but reminisce. This has such a special feel to it, and it’s so much fun as well. You really can’t ask for much more. I’m sure many people feel the same way, that’s just what this type of music does
Really wish you guys caught that line on Daily Routine at 32:22 “traded in my Nikes for a new mic, I guess it’s safe to say he sold soul (sole) for his new life” One of Joey’s best ever bars 🔥
1999 is my personal fav hip hop album of all time. Something about it is just so real and unfiltered just a kid and his friends venting about their lives and dreams. So so good
This album blew my fucking mind when it dropped and continues to stay in my rotation to this day. Joey's nothing short of an incredible emcee, and his growth as an artist throughout the years has been a pleasure to tune in to
i love the fact your dad really appreciated righteous minds, not only is it one of the best songs on that tape, but i think it comes across as very powerful because it's one of the few moments on the entire thing where he stops all puns, and that really sells the image of the hard life he faces.
This album holds a special place in my heart. Arguably one of the best pieces of hip hop in the last century. Brings me back to my first car rolling swishers to third eye shit and all the other stuff we did when we were young. Insane for a 17 year old yet ironic it reminds me of when I was 17. I would give anything to hear this album for the first time again, but it still hits the same after the countless times I've listened to it. Absolute classic.
our friend / fellow reaction youtuber Bob actually did 1999 recently, if you feel like watching another reaction th-cam.com/video/ANoyX1lkDDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BIJuhVGVFFtaIVDm
@@turningthetablesRight haven't watched much from him yet though, I have his reaction to Piñata in sight. By the way will you react to more of Madlib and some projects from The Alchemist?
I really feel like this was the most relatable mix tape ever. All 90's babies could really feel every verse, from the school references to the friends. They really kilt this. Y'all gotta listen to "2000" soon.
I still remember the day I stumbled on him and heard Hardknock. Still one of the best hip hop songs of all time. That song made me a fan for life. Pennyroyal is amazing too. PRO ERA
It's beautiful to get to sit and bump this classic mixtape with y'all and watch another generation get into some Joey Steez and P.E! We out here vibin' to some absolute fire. Love how into the bars Kevin is getting 😂
Life changing first project from Joey Bada$$! Crazy he was 16-17 when we wrote this. His discography only gets better and better. Summer Knights, B4Da$$, All Amerikkkan Badass and 2000.
@@steezylingling ahh my guy those hold such a special place in my heart man it’s pure hiphop. Definitely give them a listen Summer Knights is one of the best mixtapes of all time. B4da$$ is his first studio album under a label. It is truly amazing to witness the growth you are gonna love both projects 🔥
@@justinmacdonald6289 I grew up listening to joey! first heard him in 2012 summer knights is some of my favorite work from him but to say his latest albums are trash is crazy to me! People grow he isn’t a 17 year old kid anymore he is a mature adult now. I swear everyone thinks an artist sold out if they switch up there style it pisses me off so much.
This mixtape is so amazing. Almost feel bad for Joey, imagine peaking at 17. Don’t get me wrong, he’s got some bangers after, but nothing tops this for me
This is such an L, b4.da.$$ and all amerikkkan badass are 100% better than 1999, I will say tho it was disappointing how 2000 showed very little artistic evolution since 1999.
One of my favorite projects of all time! I definitely get why people compare it to Illmatic, since Joey was equally as old as Nas when he wrote it. You also have a combination of mostly laid back, jazzy type beats and great lyricism but hard tracks like Hardknock or Survival Tacticts as well, on which you can really hear Joey's hunger and passion, similar to Nas' on NY State of Mind for instance. It may not be nearly as influential as Illmatic has been on the culture but especially for my generation this tape holds a special place in a lot of our hearts.
As you can see by my pfp im a hugee PRO ERA fan!! rip steez, love that you and ur dad are so culturally in tune with hip hop music Joey is my favorite artist of all time you should do his AABA album next! im sure your pops would love the music and topics
Snakes reminded that it is a crime that you haven’t covered a tribe called quest yet. The low end theory is a must and thank you 4 your service would be a fun watch if you hide the features from him
You guys should've listened to the original Funky Ho's track with the proper sample. He had to re-record that song for streaming for sample issues a few years later. And yes, Joey's always said Doom and Nas are two of his favorite rappers. So the influence is definitely there. Quality music still all these years later. An absolute all-timer
Holy man, this tape brings back so many memories, jammed this all the way through high school; was on repeat whenever me and the homies went out skating.
I used to think albums really only had a few good songs and a lot of filler tracks before I listened to this album when i was 15. This is the first album that I would just let play out start to finish. I used to fall asleep listening to this album is highschool. Its such a good vibration, cozy album. Just made me happy listening to it.
When I first listened to this I instantly fell in luv with and still love it. Album always puts a smile on my face whenever it comes on in my playlist. One of my favorite mixtapes of all time
Crazy how a few months ago I only had a song of Joey being in a feature with XXX and that was the only song I had of him then now I listened to his whole catalogue and I’m a HUGE fan!
I remember working in the fields and not having any signal for spotify so all i had was 1999 and damn i learned every song from beginning to end. 9/10 album from Joey
You talking about joeys freestyle over the crowd was great, I was there in Edinburgh and it’s funny to see the two of you talking about something I experienced after watching you for a while now. This is one of the best debut projects of all time imo
Oh shit how the fuck did I miss this reaction? This is my favourite hip hop project of all time probably. And also the project that really got me into hip hop.
It’s so cool watching someone’s brand new reaction to some of my favorite projects. As someone who’s dad was also in the music industry, your guy’s content is so enjoyable. Also, have your dad react to more Denzel Curry and/or Run The Jewels!
My friend showed me Joey Badass years ago. I remember hearing this album for the first time and being in complete aw. This man is truly the GOAT and you reactions were perfect
Crazy he did this at 17, insane
Nas with Illmatic at 20 as well, 🐐 things
@@pxrticlerl3945I thought Nas started writing Illmatic at 16
like im 17 rn and i cant even fathon writing shit like this, its fucking incredible honestly
Mobb Deep Prodigy was 19 when Shook Ones Part II was written too
He probably did it when he was 16 if it came out at 17
RIP steez, he had shown so much shine and i think he could have really been something special with a lot of impact on the game
He was my favorite rapper in high school. His passing hit me hard.
He was so special man bro could’ve been next to Kendrick’s level if he was still here imo
Capital Steez is the Derrick Rose of rap, if you understand what i mean
Biggest “What If”
He was what held Pro Era and the whole Beast Coast collective together. When he passed they all drifted from the sound and groups.
AKthaSavior makes drill now. Steez was too integral to the whole movement
1999, Acid Rap, Cilvia Demo, The Waters, that was a great era. A lot of style and rap skills on display in these four projects
Man good fuckin times indeed
🤘
wish I could go back, what a beautiful time!
love cilvia demo, my favorite album of all time
Also Better off Dead, Long Live A$AP
Joey and Steez were so special together man
I stand by Hardknock being my favourite hip hop song ever made. Ridiculous lyricism for a 17 year old..
Loved watching you two listen to this one. Classic mixtape
me too. that third verse is my favorite verse ever
Definitely a top 3 off the album
@@ryankoppel-1608frrr when he picks up speed it's absolutely 🔥
the con position bars crazy
Same for me! Joey’s hungriness and lyricism on this song make it one of the tracks that encapsulates the best the essence of what Hip hop trully is, on my opinion.
This tape was by my side all the way through high school, and it has left such vivid memories of those times that every time I listen to this I can’t help but reminisce.
This has such a special feel to it, and it’s so much fun as well. You really can’t ask for much more.
I’m sure many people feel the same way, that’s just what this type of music does
3000% dude! Not a lie in this comment💯🫡
So real i always get reminded of fall and the gloomy rain but its so calming
Amen brother, we are getting old now 😅
I was in 12th grade. What makes it special is he is my age and I discovered this by an accident. A friend of mine was mass downloading albums.
Joey is an underrated goat. Hasn’t sold out to the industry one bit
Idk man he did that one mountain dew song
@@oscarcarlsson5504BRO I FORGOT THAT EXISTED😭
Spent too much time with Puff though.
Joey’s one of my favorite rappers by far but come on, he does have that one song on his latest tape with Chris Brown that was garbage
idk about that when AAB sounds like his attempt at hitting commercial
This is definitely Joey's Illmatic. I can't believe he wrote hardknock at 17 years old, it even got props from Jay Z. This one brings back memories
It’s his best album. He meant as a good as illmatic. It definitely the most similar to that album of the 2010s in terms of quality
@@mike04574 this is his best lyricism, but his best overall album is AAB and his best WRITTEN album is 2000. fight me
@@mike04574 nah all amerikkkan badass is his best complete album
@@justinmacdonald6289 (technically this is a mixtape but I do agree that the themes are more complete in AAB)
Joey is easily one of my favorite artists ever real happy u guys did this
lol same. That period of time brings back memories. great memories.
This is genuinely regarded as one of the greatest mixtapes of all time! I remember that I listened to this everyday for a year when this dropped.
1999, acid rap, and faces up there
Really wish you guys caught that line on Daily Routine at 32:22 “traded in my Nikes for a new mic, I guess it’s safe to say he sold soul (sole) for his new life”
One of Joey’s best ever bars 🔥
Omg never picked up on the sole part
@@Miho51307later on he says “get their soles (souls) stole so often. Same idea
The comment I would’ve posted if you didn’t. He started to talk over it and I yelled haha
I'm all from south africa and I can't even wait to see joey badass live this guy is hip hop
Absolutely in love with this album. Just insane as a debut release.
It’s not even an album. Joey made it in his bedroom 😂
@@parkourkinsalehe clearly knows as he said debut release
@@thoonalia my point is still
Valid. It’s a mixtape not an album
This album just captures the essence of hip hop. Warm sampled beats and pure youth. Mfs we’re hungry and just spitting. It’s infectious
Fr, if anybody knows other projects that have this quality (even if they are very stylistically different) they gotta let us know
1999 is my personal fav hip hop album of all time. Something about it is just so real and unfiltered just a kid and his friends venting about their lives and dreams. So so good
Massive W
AMERIKKAN COROPTIAN exists
Joey’a 2nd verse on Hardknock is arguably one of the best rap verses of all time.
why
This album blew my fucking mind when it dropped and continues to stay in my rotation to this day. Joey's nothing short of an incredible emcee, and his growth as an artist throughout the years has been a pleasure to tune in to
all amrikkkan badass is a fucking masterpiece
Im so glad you did this record, please keep doing joey and listen to B4.DA.$$
^^^^
dude b4da$$ is fire as fuck some crazy songs on there but imo 1999>>>
@@slay3r36 AAB his best album people think im crazy but hear me out ong
@@slay3r36 but AAB>>> than every other joey album
i love the fact your dad really appreciated righteous minds, not only is it one of the best songs on that tape, but i think it comes across as very powerful because it's one of the few moments on the entire thing where he stops all puns, and that really sells the image of the hard life he faces.
such an amazing mix-tape, I wouldn't have ever known about it if it wasn't for an old great friend
RIP Ericka I hope you're comfy
This album holds a special place in my heart. Arguably one of the best pieces of hip hop in the last century. Brings me back to my first car rolling swishers to third eye shit and all the other stuff we did when we were young. Insane for a 17 year old yet ironic it reminds me of when I was 17.
I would give anything to hear this album for the first time again, but it still hits the same after the countless times I've listened to it. Absolute classic.
I was in high school drowning out the noise playing this album in my headphones and it absolutely still hits the same til this day
Damn finally someone reacts to this masterpiece and its you!!
our friend / fellow reaction youtuber Bob actually did 1999 recently, if you feel like watching another reaction th-cam.com/video/ANoyX1lkDDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BIJuhVGVFFtaIVDm
@@turningthetablesRight haven't watched much from him yet though, I have his reaction to Piñata in sight. By the way will you react to more of Madlib and some projects from The Alchemist?
The amount of nostalgia this album is giving me almost brings a tear to my eye 🥲
Cant see it coming down my eyes so I gotta make this song cry 😭
I really feel like this was the most relatable mix tape ever. All 90's babies could really feel every verse, from the school references to the friends. They really kilt this. Y'all gotta listen to "2000" soon.
2000 was amazing
1999 is the Illmatic of the new era
I remember memorizing all the lyrics to hardknock and waves in my car instead of going to my 11th grade classes. Man this album is great.
I still remember the day I stumbled on him and heard Hardknock. Still one of the best hip hop songs of all time. That song made me a fan for life. Pennyroyal is amazing too. PRO ERA
This is my favorite hip hop album of all time so glad you guys reacted to it!
Joey Bada$$ is defintley my comfort artist. His flow and tone just go so well together.
2000 was sooo smooth
It's beautiful to get to sit and bump this classic mixtape with y'all and watch another generation get into some Joey Steez and P.E! We out here vibin' to some absolute fire. Love how into the bars Kevin is getting 😂
Life changing first project from Joey Bada$$! Crazy he was 16-17 when we wrote this. His discography only gets better and better. Summer Knights, B4Da$$, All Amerikkkan Badass and 2000.
I listened to this, all amerikkan badass, and 2000 for the first time on Tuesday and wow I was so amazed by how I never listened to him before 😮😅
Still haven’t listened to summer knights or B4Da$ yet though
@@steezylingling ahh my guy those hold such a special place in my heart man it’s pure hiphop. Definitely give them a listen Summer Knights is one of the best mixtapes of all time. B4da$$ is his first studio album under a label. It is truly amazing to witness the growth you are gonna love both projects 🔥
@@BeastCoast4747 finally someone that appreciates joeys later works. ive seen lately that people arent joey fans, they are 1999 fans
@@justinmacdonald6289 I grew up listening to joey! first heard him in 2012 summer knights is some of my favorite work from him but to say his latest albums are trash is crazy to me! People grow he isn’t a 17 year old kid anymore he is a mature adult now. I swear everyone thinks an artist sold out if they switch up there style it pisses me off so much.
Waves is a top 5 Joey song. “To this day” Wilder voice
CLASSIC. Still sounds amazing today. I remember when this dropped and I was in 10th grade. Instantly became one of my favs
waves is such a good song... chill beat as he talks about his hustle quick snappy lines, "wont stop til i meet hova and my momma is in a rova"
This mixtape is so amazing. Almost feel bad for Joey, imagine peaking at 17. Don’t get me wrong, he’s got some bangers after, but nothing tops this for me
Summer Knights and B4.Da.$$ are next level as well. I don't think he peaked at 1999, but he definitely topped out early in his career
All amerikkkan badass his best imo
This is such an L, b4.da.$$ and all amerikkkan badass are 100% better than 1999, I will say tho it was disappointing how 2000 showed very little artistic evolution since 1999.
Just like Nas with Illmatic peaking very early in his career
There’s a saying. “The wolf on the hill is not as hungry as the wolf climbing the hill”
That "Joey, Joey, Joey fucking badass" was in South Africa! Rocking the Daisies festival, I was there haha. Epic
So glad you showed him this
One of my favorite projects of all time! I definitely get why people compare it to Illmatic, since Joey was equally as old as Nas when he wrote it. You also have a combination of mostly laid back, jazzy type beats and great lyricism but hard tracks like Hardknock or Survival Tacticts as well, on which you can really hear Joey's hunger and passion, similar to Nas' on NY State of Mind for instance. It may not be nearly as influential as Illmatic has been on the culture but especially for my generation this tape holds a special place in a lot of our hearts.
I was obsessed with this mixtape when I was younger. One of the greatest Mixtapes ever.
Love your dads energy bro I came here for survival tactics and yall delivered 😂❤RIP Steez 🫶🏽🫶🏽
Um, so I put a comment on your guys community post when this was on Patreon. I was mad that this wasn't posted to TH-cam. So... sorry, I guess lol
Waves is insane. It gives me chills every single time.
As you can see by my pfp im a hugee PRO ERA fan!! rip steez, love that you and ur dad are so culturally in tune with hip hop music Joey is my favorite artist of all time you should do his AABA album next! im sure your pops would love the music and topics
Finally, one of the best albums I heard
Crazy he did this at that age like if you compare it to todays new rappers, Joey was on a whole other level
I remember when this first dropped back in my 10th grade year! Time flies dude
Snakes reminded that it is a crime that you haven’t covered a tribe called quest yet. The low end theory is a must and thank you 4 your service would be a fun watch if you hide the features from him
You guys should've listened to the original Funky Ho's track with the proper sample. He had to re-record that song for streaming for sample issues a few years later.
And yes, Joey's always said Doom and Nas are two of his favorite rappers. So the influence is definitely there. Quality music still all these years later. An absolute all-timer
Please do B4.DA.$$, in my opinion, his best album! So happy you guys reacted to this, thank you!
I remember way back in the day seeing Joey badass freestyle on TH-cam when was maybe 15.
Finally, one of my personal favourites and it's great to see Kevin react to joey badass truly one of a kind
2000 is an amazing follow up record, even though it came out ten years later. A video on that album better be soon
Wow I was literally thinking yesterday if you'd ever dive into this album, one of my favorites
so happy you guys did this album. Top 3 albums of all time for me. Big love from Vancouver!
One of my favorite projects ever! Brings me back to freshman year of highschool
survival tatics changed my view on music and me as a person love that song with all my heart RIP STEEZ
So glad you guys finally did this! Been wanting it for ages and Kevin's thoughts on it - keep up the great work guys!
Most unskippable tape of all time!
bro this is my favourite album of all time 🔥🔥 classic shit
Just got into this album last week and was disappointed you guys didn’t have a reaction to it. This came at a perfect time
1999 such a fucking classic.
i was 13 bumpin pro era heavy this was awesome to see
Holy man, this tape brings back so many memories, jammed this all the way through high school; was on repeat whenever me and the homies went out skating.
I used to think albums really only had a few good songs and a lot of filler tracks before I listened to this album when i was 15. This is the first album that I would just let play out start to finish. I used to fall asleep listening to this album is highschool.
Its such a good vibration, cozy album. Just made me happy listening to it.
Me and Kevin having the same Mac miller shirt makes me ecstatic
Great reaction. Y’all should do Summertime 06-Vince staples
my favorite project ever. thank u for this
1999 without question mirrors illmatic for hip hop heads, The age comparison of the MC's brackets the statement.
I have been waiting for this for more than a year! So glad it's finally here
Not even a Joey fan really, but this album is something else
When I first listened to this I instantly fell in luv with and still love it. Album always puts a smile on my face whenever it comes on in my playlist. One of my favorite mixtapes of all time
This is my favorite album of all time. 10/10
I love how Kevin can pick out a DOOM beat 2 seconds into it
You guys should do alone at prom. Your dad would love it because it’s classic 80s songs. Love the videos keep up the good work.❤️❤️❤️
Can’t wait to watch this one, time to get some snacks and relax after work
I was just hoping you guys would cover this album
Incredible
omg guys you really reacted to this project! I love yall
Watching your dad have the ability to catch bars now is fucking amazing!
i got so excited when i saw the notification for this video! LETS GO
i will patiently wait for the B4.D4.$$ album reaction.
Crazy how a few months ago I only had a song of Joey being in a feature with XXX and that was the only song I had of him then now I listened to his whole catalogue and I’m a HUGE fan!
been waiting for this one, good am or any earl sweatshirt next please 🙏🏻
I remember working in the fields and not having any signal for spotify so all i had was 1999 and damn i learned every song from beginning to end. 9/10 album from Joey
Lupe Fiasco Dragos Wave THEN drill music in Zion.
Can’t wait for you two to listen to these together. Such great albums.
Another mixtape that comes in my mind at that era is BetterOffDead by Flatbush Zombies. I feel like it’s up there with 1999.
My favourite mixtape of all time.
this album/mixtape was the soundtrack of my middle school years leading into high school… timeless music! 🔥
Mad respect for this react.
Awesome video! We need a reaction to Summer Knights now!! 🔥
Got to do All American Badass too, shows so much growth vocally and lyrically
Kevin’s ability to catch punchlines is underrated 😂 he caught some I didn’t even catch on first listen lol
making this at 17 is crazy
Watching these videos make me rethink the music, love the stuff
I have never heard this album before, but as a 90's hip hop head it gave me nostalgia. Love it. Great video as always
This album has been growing the most on me, it is just straight up fire!
steezy changed my life truly give credit too all the proera rip king capital thank you for this video
You talking about joeys freestyle over the crowd was great, I was there in Edinburgh and it’s funny to see the two of you talking about something I experienced after watching you for a while now. This is one of the best debut projects of all time imo
Oh shit how the fuck did I miss this reaction? This is my favourite hip hop project of all time probably. And also the project that really got me into hip hop.
It’s so cool watching someone’s brand new reaction to some of my favorite projects. As someone who’s dad was also in the music industry, your guy’s content is so enjoyable.
Also, have your dad react to more Denzel Curry and/or Run The Jewels!
I HAVE ASKING FOR THIS FIR OVER A YEAR!!!!!!
Ironic how everybody here is calling it "Joey's illmatic" etc. but the record actually samples Nas' second studio album 'It was written'
My friend showed me Joey Badass years ago. I remember hearing this album for the first time and being in complete aw. This man is truly the GOAT and you reactions were perfect