{"id":373485,"date":"2014-04-08T17:05:41","date_gmt":"2014-04-08T22:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=373485"},"modified":"2022-09-16T20:46:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T01:46:43","slug":"joey-badass-talks-sneakers-style-and-hip-hop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/joey-badass-talks-sneakers-style-and-hip-hop\/","title":{"rendered":"Joey Bada$$ Talks Sneakers, Style and Hip-Hop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hip-hop has long been a young man’s sport, but gaining the respect of the OGs remains a valuable rite of passage on the ascent to the top. For Joey Bada$$<\/strong>, that’s never seemed like much of a struggle. Although only 19 years of age, the Brooklyn MC has quickly earned favor from numerous legends, collaborating with DJ Premier before he was old enough to vote, and slated to work with Pete Rock on his upcoming debut album, B4.DA.$$<\/em>.<\/p>\n

While triple entendre album titles and the ability to bounce over boom bap beats is enough to get the Golden Era greats buzzing, the Pro Era frontman better represents a new generation of retro-rooted but forward thinking MCs. We caught up with Jozif Badmon to discuss the artists and albums that got him into hip-hop, the relationship between sound and personal style, and, of course, kicks. Read on to hear what he had to say.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Beginning with sneakers, what was the pair that started it all for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong> Probably the “Citrus” 7s. I had those when I was in like 6th or 7th grade and I loved them. My mom bought them for me. It was like a going to school, all-purpose shoe.<\/p>\n photo via Kixsclusive\n

Snkrs Day:\u00a0What are some of the kicks that you’re still looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0I wanna get those Nike Air Bakins. I’ve never had a pair of them and I’ve always loved them. The “Carmine” 6s are dope and the “Gamma” 12s are dope. There’s a lot of dope stuff out right now.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Among the Beast Coast clique, Pro Era, The Underachivers and the Flatbush Zombies are all pretty heavy into sneakers. Who has the best kick game in the Beast Coast?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0We all fly as hell. I know for a fact it ain’t me! [Laughs<\/em>] It’s probably Dash or Meech…yeah, either Issa (Gold) or Meech. Erik (Arc Elliott)’s kicks are hard. Beast Coast kicks are just fire, but I’m definitely not number one.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day:\u00a0From the start, Pro Era has been really active in merch and gear. What role do you play in that?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0I play a pretty huge role. In the designing, I like to really take my designs serious. I just try to make it in the best way possible. As a clothing brand and as a music brand, I try to keep the symmetry in line, you know? As far as the designs go, I just keep it funky.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day:\u00a0How does your style reflect your sound?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0My swank. [Laughs<\/em>] Once you have swank or something like swagger, whatever word you’d like to use for your fashion sense, I think it does contribute a role to your sound. You got this person, then you have this image of how he walks, how he looks and how he sounds. Those three aspects go into your attitude. Having those things hand-in-hand definitely affect your attitude.<\/p>\n

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Snkrs Day: How did your interest in hip-hop influence your interest in style?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0The word hip-hop is more than just a genre of music. The definition of hip-hop is a culture. When you represent hip-hop, you represent your style. Part of that style is trendy kicks and all of that. A lot of the music I listened to I can say definitely played a big part in that. With Wu-Tang and Raekwon repping his ‘lo sweaters and things like that, it represents the culture of it. That connects the two lanes.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day:\u00a0Growing up, which rappers influenced your fashion sense?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0I never really admired any rapper’s style growing up. I guess you could say 2Pac and Jay Z when he was younger.<\/p>\n photo by LaVan Anderson\n

Snkrs Day:\u00a0Readying your debut album, what was the first album you heard that made you want to rap?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0Ready to Die<\/em>. Ready to Die<\/em>\u00a0and Reasonable Doubt<\/em>. Michael Jackson’s Thriller<\/em>, too.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day:\u00a0What can you tell us about the new album, B4.DA.$$<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0It’s fire. I’m still working on it but I’m at a really amazing place. I’m gonna keep making it amazing. [Once] I feel like it’s complete, then I’ll start giving out more information. I don’t want to spoil it. I want the fans to get out and change the game.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: You stated on Twitter that your album title itself is a triple entendre. Care to elaborate on that or share the triple meaning?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joey Bada$$:<\/strong>\u00a0I can’t tell you that. [Laughs<\/em>] You won’t understand that one until you listen to it. You’ve gotta figure it out for yourself right there.<\/p>\n

Keep up with Joey on IG<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> for updates on the release of B4.DA.$$<\/em>, slated to drop later this year. Pro Era gear is available now here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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