New York rapper and songwriter Joey Bada$$ is set to play Dublin’s Helix on 21st December 2022.

The show is part of Bada$$’s ‘1999/2000’ tour, which celebrates the 10 year anniversary of his critically acclaimed debut mixtape 1999 alongside the release of his upcoming album 2000. The performer appeared at Electric Picnic back in 2016 aged 21, following our chat with him three years prior just after he hit the big time.

Born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, Joey Bada$$ grew up in Bed-Stuy reading the works of Harlem Renaissance writers and beyond, building a natural transition to rap by bringing a careful artist’s eye to what was already familiar to his hometown’s hip-hop audience.

At 17, he dropped his career-launching mixtape 1999, which merged the gritty New York of the past and his present with a technical skill set, making him one of the most sought-after young talents in the industry.

Joey’s debut album, 2015’s B4.DA.$$, debuted at No. 5 on Billboard and topped the hip-hop charts. His 2017 album, All-Amerikkkan Badass, showed his chops as a political writer with a gift for melody, translating his world-wearied observations into unifying anthems.

Amidst the music, he’s brought his creativity to a new medium that same year, appearing in a well-reviewed, fan-favourite role on USA Network’s hit show Mr. Robot. In 2019, he released a collaborative project with Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies, and The Underachievers, Escape From New York, and toured the country as a collective.

In early 2022, Joey began teasing that he would be releasing a new album this year with his single 'Head High' and recently announced that indeed his new project titled 2000 will be released on the 10-year anniversary of his breakout mixtape 1999 in June.

2000 is set to start a new chapter for the 27-year old multi-hyphenate while closing another one. Just over three-minutes in length, 'Head High' showcases the artist’s sharp, eloquent storytelling and crisp delivery over a laid back beat.

Tickets from €34.50 including booking fees on sale Friday 17th June at 10am.

Revisit Hot Press' 2013 interview with Joey Bada$$ here.