Released on July 1, 2013, through Cinematic Music Group, Summer Knights signaled a shift toward darker, more original production. While 1999 relied heavily on established '90s loops, this mixtape showcased intricate, bespoke beats from a mix of legendary figures and rising stars:
Beats from DJ Premier ("Unorthodox"), MF DOOM ("Amethyst Rockstar"), The Alchemist ("Trap Dour"), and Statik Selektah ("Word Is Bond"). joey badass summer knights zip download
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The tape captures what Joey described as "the feeling and essence of summer"—a blooming, evocative soundscape that ranges from the aggressive delivery of " 95 Til Infinity " to the more personal eulogy " #LongLiveSteelo ". Full Tracklist Breakdown
*, the project evolved into a comprehensive 17-track journey that solidified Joey's position as a leading voice in the "Beast Coast" movement.