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30-434: OCB may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] O.c.b. (album) , a 2009 album by O.S.T.R. "O.C.B.", a song by Joey Badass from his 2015 album B4.Da.$ $ OCB, a song by Billy Ze Kick et les Gamins en Folie on their 1993 self-titled album OCB, a song by Malaa OCB, abbreviation of The Oxford Companion to Beer Orange Catholic Bible ,

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90-660: A date and be like "yeah it's coming here" then disappoint my fans and not have it ready. Joey Badass' recognition continued growing even further with the release of his critically acclaimed single " Unorthodox ", produced by DJ Premier , before the release of his second mixtape Summer Knights on July 1, 2013, which was placed 19th on XXL' s list of the best mixtapes of 2013. Producers who contributed on this album includes these fellow Pro Era members, Kirk Knight and Chuck Strangers, as well as Statik Selektah , DJ Premier , Hit-Boy , J Dilla , The Roots , Samiyam , Basquiat, Freddie Joachim, and Lee Bannon. The album's release

120-561: A day before the album's release, the single was also featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra as the "Track of the Day". The song peaked at number 23 on the UK R&;B Chart . B4.Da.$ $ was met with generally positive reviews from music critics . Michael Madden of Consequence of Sound praised the album, noting that Joey's "wordplay, comparable to his friend Ab-Soul 's, remains integral to his approach, but here he's more personal and purposeful than he

150-604: A fictional book from the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Brands and enterprises [ edit ] Odet-Cascadec-Bolloré , a brand of cigarette rolling papers manufactured by Republic Tobacco Old Country Buffet , American restaurant chain Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), a large bank located in Vietnam Sports [ edit ] Óquei Clube de Barcelos ,

180-514: A meet-and-greet with his fans after his performance. On February 5, he appeared on Le Before du Grand Journal in France, where he performed "Paper Trails" with Powers Pleasant and then was interviewed by the show's host Thomas Thouroude. The art direction and music packaging for B4.Da.$ $ were done by Pro Era members Tony Whlgn and Dee Knows, featuring Joey Badass on a New York City rooftop. Joey's official debut single , titled "Big Dusty",

210-537: A mostly positive review from Rebecca Haithcoat of Spin , saying that Joey Badass' style is characterized by "often-poetic lyrics rapped in a blunted monotone over moody production" and is "skilled, but not always very fun. Unless you're a teenager trying to establish aesthetic lines in the sand or an old hip-hop head who still gets excited about a Wu-Tang Clan reunion show, over the course of an hour those cloudy beats and Badass' unrelenting, I-really-mean-it flow get kinda tedious." Paul MacInnes of The Guardian gave

240-485: A rink hockey team from Barcelos, Portugal Orlando City B , a soccer team in Florida, United States Other uses [ edit ] OCB mode , a mode of operation for cryptographic block ciphers Oil circuit breaker, a form of circuit breaker using oil as an insulating medium Oligoclonal bands , bands of immunoglobulins that are seen in a patient's serum or CSF Operations Coordinating Board (1953–1961),

270-525: A security guard in the face at the Falls Festival in Byron Bay , New South Wales , which resulted in major controversy surrounding him and Pro Era. According to reports, the guard didn't recognize Joey Badass and stopped him before he took to the stage, mistakenly thinking that he was not authorized to be there. He would spend all night in jail, before he was granted bail and pleaded not guilty to

300-519: Is Sharath Cherian and the Head of Content is Jerry L. Barrow. HipHopDX is the flagship publication of Cheri Media Group. HipHopDX can be found on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. In September 2020, the website was acquired by Warner Music Group ; however, the website was sold in 2024 to Uproxx Studios, managed by will.i.am, Jarret Myer, and Rich Antoniello. HipHopDX 's Director of Hip Hop Journalism, Elliott Wilson,

330-423: Is a co-host (with DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht) on The Bigger Picture , a weekly hip-hop debate show managed by Uproxx Studios. HipHopDX was nominated for "Best Hip Hop Online Site" at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards . On September 3, 2013, The Source named HipHopDX , number three on their 2013 Digital Power 30 list, which ranks websites that are the most popular in the hip hop industry. Source MC/Rapper of

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360-416: Is a mature improvement on his first two efforts, showing clear growth in both delivery and lyrical content." Jesse Cataldo of Slant Magazine gave the album three-and-a-half stars, saying that it "deftly traverses the different economies of the rap world, from the desperate hustle of the streets to the showy wastefulness of the club and the tricky minefield of the music business." Dan Rys of XXL praised

390-438: Is only "half-realised" on the album, "which speaks to his lack of adjustment in transitioning into a full-fledged artist who truly represents something other than '90s nostalgia rap." David Turner of Rolling Stone gave the album three stars, stating that the album "still sounds like it's stuck in the past, with solid production from old-school legend DJ Premier and his latter-day disciple Statik Selektah." B4.DA.$ $ received

420-1285: The Year Album of the Year Producer of the Year Verse of the Year Mixtape/EP of the Year Rising Star/Rookie/Come up of the Year Non Hip Hop Album/R&;B Album of the Year Slept On/Underrated Album of the Year Comeback of the Year Music Video of the Year R&;B Artist of the Year R&B Song of the Year Beat of the Year Collab of the Year Hip Hop Song of

450-606: The album 2 stars, saying that the album "is often set at the middling pace of a Fugees B-side, and a rapper whose technical abilities are damn close to those old timers he seeks to emulate. In the end, the album is just enough to make the affair interesting." B4.Da.$ $ debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 , earning 58,000 album-equivalent units (including 54,000 copies in pure album sales) in its first week, according to Nielsen Soundscan . This became Joey Bada$ $ 's first US top-ten debut. The tally made B4.Da.$ $

480-528: The album has sold over 227,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Credits adapted from the album's official liner notes. Notes Credits for B4.Da.$ $ adapted from AllMusic . HipHopDX HipHopDX is an online magazine of hip hop music criticism and news. HipHopDX has over 3.5M monthly readers, the website encompassing hip hop news, interviews, music, and reviews. The website's founder and CEO

510-528: The album's fourth single. It was produced by Statik Selektah. On December 30, 2014, the song, titled "On & On" featuring Maverick Sabre and Dyemond Lewis, was released as the album's fifth single. It was produced by Freddie Joachim. Joey Badass premiered the album's sixth single, "Teach Me" featuring Kiesza , on British radio station BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe 's "Hottest Record" and received frequent airplay on these London radio stations; including Capital Xtra and BBC Radio 1Xtra . On January 19, 2015,

540-521: The album's release, Joey Badass performed "Like Me" with BJ the Chicago Kid , The Roots and Statik Selektah on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 13, 2015. The night before release, Joey Badass held an early-release concert in Brooklyn's Rough Trade record shop . To gain access, fans had to purchase the album; Joey Badass also did a post-concert meet and greet, where he met

570-493: The album, Dave Heaton of PopMatters notes that the album "is strikingly similar in tone to the mixtapes; [Joey Badass] is not trying anything different, but rather continuing what's worked well for him. But everything is more refined and better expressed; there are also songs that stand out more as anthems." Nathan Fisher of Inveterate also chips in with another positive review, stating that fans of Joey Badass "will no doubt be impressed and satisfied with what he delivers, which

600-512: The album, noting that "it just so happens that this story is a lot more personal than the 'fuck bitches, get money, do drugs, buy diamonds' aesthetic of so many of [Joey Badass'] peers in the rap game." Edwin Ortiz of Complex gave the album a mixed review, saying that it "finds a way to balance out the confines of revivalist '90s rap with deeper tracks that play up a more introspective Joey." However, he continues to say that Joey Badass' potential

630-446: The charge during the court hearing on the following day. Prior to the album's release, Pro Era received a major buzz due to a photo of American president Barack Obama 's daughter Malia seen wearing a Pro Era shirt. The album would then receive a major coverage, resulting in its pre-sales increasing massively. The album was also featured on Billboard , XXL and Complex ' s lists of most anticipated albums of 2015. Prior to

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660-488: The expectations that have been thrust upon him, delivering a confident debut steeped in the history of hip-hop and simultaneously engaged with the current cultural climate." In a positive review, Ken Capobianco of The Boston Globe says that Joey Badass "speaks with a clear-eyed vision about growing up young and black in America. He’s often as playful as he is combative, asserting his place in hip-hop." Full of praise for

690-734: The first 50 fans who purchased the album. To celebrate the release of B4.Da.$ $ on his 20th birthday, he held a release party in New York City. On February 2, 2015, the album was physically released in the United Kingdom, with Joey Badass performing in an event in East London similar to the launch event at the Rough Trade shop in East London. His fans once again gained access by purchasing the album, while Joey then did

720-535: The first week in the United States. Joey Badass first began receiving a widespread recognition, following the release of his debut mixtape 1999 on June 12, 2012. It was named the 38th best album of 2012, by Complex and the best mixtape of 2012, by HipHopDX , as well as being nominated for "Mixtape of the Year", by BET . In April 2013, B4.Da.$ $ was announced as the title to his album, via his Twitter account. It's coming really soon. I don't want to set

750-492: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=OCB&oldid=1258570937 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages B4.Da.$ $ The album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 , selling 54,000 copies in

780-470: The top rap album of the week, outperforming Lupe Fiasco 's Tetsuo & Youth , also released on January 20, which entered the Billboard 200 at number 14. In its second week, the album fell to number 41 on the chart, selling an additional earning additional 13,000 units. On March 4, 2015, Joey Badass announced on Instagram , that the sales for his album had surpassed 120,000 copies. As of March 2017,

810-516: The tour and the album. The tour began running across through North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand; though its European leg was cut short due to the death of Joey Badass' cousin Junior B, to whom he dedicated the album, the music video for "No. 99" and the release of his fifth single "On & On". While in Australia, Joey Badass was arrested and charged with assault for allegedly punching

840-426: Was on his mixtapes, rapping about rapping but also lamenting the realities of being young and black in America." Vish Khanna of NOW Magazine also gave the album a positive review, saying that "his production choices (and those of Statik Selektah , Kirk Knight and Freddie Joachim) are innovative and timeless." Kyle Fowle of The A.V. Club gave the album a score of B, saying that Joey Badass "finally lives up to

870-413: Was preceded by the #B4DAMONEYTOUR, where Joey Badass performed several of his singles prior to the album's official release date. The tour featured by American hip-hop recording artist Vince Staples , hip-hop collective Run The Jewels , Chance & Status, Raz Fresco and his own collective Pro Era performing some of their unreleased songs. During the tour, Pro Era released 4 videos (episodes) promoting

900-402: Was released on August 8, 2014. It was produced by Kirk Knight . On September 30, 2014, the song, titled " Christ Conscious " was released as the album's second single. It was produced by Basquiat. The album's third single, titled "No. 99" was released on December 9, 2014. It was produced by Statik Selektah . On December 23, 2014, 14 days later, the song, titled "Curry Chicken" was released as

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