2.15.2024
wolfacejoeyy’s Glistening Hybrid Sound and Infectious Charisma Make Him One of the Most Exciting Rising Artists in Hip-Hop
Recently Named an Artist to Watch for 2024 by Complex, Adding to His Praise from Pitchfork, Variety, HYPEBEAST, and More, the 21-Year-Old Staten Island Native Prepares for a Massive Year
Catch wolfacejoeyy’s Headlining Show at Baby’s All Right on Sunday, February 18th, with Support From Vontee The Singer
Critical Praise:
“At 20 years old, Wolfacejoeyy has built a cult following on SoundCloud thanks to his production style and unique lyricism.” – Variety
“‘Joeyy packs so much fun into the song that all you can focus on is having as great of a time as he is.” – PITCHFORK
“‘Now, at 21, Joeyy knows he’s on the cusp of musical renown.” – HYPEBEAST
“The result is a unique blend of current rap genres that will make you want to get sturdy on your feet. It’s not too serious, but at the same time, it’s done with precision, which comes from the working relationship 22Joeyy has established since beginning to work together three years ago.” – BET
“He’s making the kind of songs that get stuck in your head after just a few listens.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“‘His sound is a fusion of other popular elements, though it is strikingly original and in-your-face. It sounds familiar yet different, subtly urging listeners to decode his music on repeat. He’s got a knack for making quality music, and his latest drops are a testament to that.” – ONE37PM
The Rundown:
Guided by his omnivorous taste and unceasing desire to make something new, wolfacejoeyy is one of the most promising young artists in New York City. The 21-year-old Staten Island native’s glistening, internet-pilled blend of rap music draws from his home region’s signature sounds–the driving drill music popular across the Verrazzano, and the high-octane Jersey club popular across the Goethals–but adds an element that no one else can replicate: Joeyy himself, with his effortlessly ethereal melodies and fun-loving lyricism. Now, with hits like “buku” under his belt and much more music to come, Joeyy is well on his way to rap stardom.
Born to Nigerian immigrant parents, Joeyy started making music as a teenager, creating beats on his computer and posting them on a forum for aspiring musicians. He thought of himself as a producer, without ambitions to become a vocalist, until a fellow forum poster, SoFaygo, suggested that he make some tracks of his own. Energized by Faygo’s suggestion, Joeyy started posting on SoundCloud, building a following on SoundCloud with songs that ran the gamut of styles, including familiar elements like hip-hop and R&B, but enthusiastically embracing further-flung genres like house music and Jersey club.
Joeyy’s early SoundCloud drops earned the attention of his most significant fan yet, producer Whereis22, better known as the actor Michael Rainey Jr., who has appeared in shows like Powerand Orange Is The New Black. Joeyy and 22 quickly developed a fruitful creative partnership, his airy synth palette and bouncy percussion meshing perfectly with Joeyy’s liquid flows–their collaboration “Shake It” became Joeyy’s first signature song, after an On The Radar performance went viral.
Subsequent singles by Joeyy and 22 continued to gain traction, including “Game,” praised by Pitchfork, who said “Joeyy packs so much fun into the song that all you can focus on is having as great of a time as he is,” but it was “Buku” that helped Joeyy reach another level. “Buku” borrows elements of club and house music to create a spritely, candy-coated banger. Joeyy dances around 22’s sustained electric keys and insistent five-beat pattern, playfully calling out pocket-watchers and name-checking an obscure Swedish rapper on the chorus. “Buku” gained momentum on TikTok–where Joeyy has a following of over 113k (plus 5 million likes)–generating thousands of creations, leading to over 3.6 million streams on Spotify alone.
“Buku” was a highlight from 22Joeyy, the rapper-producer duo’s collaborative EP. The EP featured a remix of the song featuring Joeyy’s old internet friend SoFaygo, plus a collaboration with Bronx drill rapper B-Lovee, and a collaboration with sexy drill pioneers Cash Cobain and Chow Lee on “weekend,” earning another write-up in Pitchfork. Joeyy discussed the project in an interview with BET, and a profile in HYPEBEAST that came out earlier this month.
After the success of 22Joeyy and a tour slot opening for Eem Triplin, Joeyy enters 2024 with a head of steam. He kicked off the year with the moody club anthem, “wya,” and plans to release more music in the near future. Stay tuned for much more from the young star very soon.
Joeyy performs this weekend in Brooklyn at Baby’s All Right. Buy tickets HERE
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Links:
instagram | tiktok | twitter | spotify | youtube
“wya”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtRpwi-Q7Q
“buku” ft. SoFaygo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj94OvX4PRk
“weekend” ft. Cash Cobain & Chow Lee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcT-z922Ts0
22Joeyy: https://wolfacejoeyy.lnk.to/22Joeyy