Watch rising MC Joey Bada$$ make a song from scratch

Joey Bada$$ is a 17 year old MC from Flatbush in Brooklyn who is building up a wave for himself with a tidy collection of promising singles and videos. I stress MC because the high schooler really is one, channeling the spirits of legends like Nas, Big L and the whole raw and articulate New York rap tradition.

Featured in the first installment of Yours Truly’s ‘Songs from Scratch’ series, we thankfully witness a painless birth as Joey jumps on the first beat offered by friend and producer Chuck Strangers and begins to effortlessly weave a smart, feet-on-the-streets tale. Daily Routine, the result of the session, is also available to stream below.