Joey Bada$$ Drops “Dark Aura” — Lonely At The TopComing Aug 29

The wait is almost over, fam. Joey Bada$$ just blessed us with a brand-new joint — “Dark Aura” — and the premiere already racked up 137K+ views in under 19 hours. That’s how you know the streets been hungry.

🎧 Tap in: joeybadass.lnk.to/darkaura

The Visuals

This ain’t just a track — the visual is a whole movie. Directed and edited by Waqas Ghani, the video locks in that shadowy, moody vibe that matches the energy of the record. Heavy contrast, dark tones, and that NYC grit all over it.

The squad behind the camera:

• Director/Editor: Waqas Ghani
• Producer: Sydnei Harper
• DP: Jonah Schwartz
• ACs: Percio Luciano, Nate Spengler
• Gaffer: Lester Beck
• PAs: Sean Charles, Thomas Rampino, Trang Vo, Adrian Lynch
• Stylists: Marquise Miller, Aaron Christmon
• Styling Asst.: Stefanie Nelson
• Barber: Micheal Powell
• Groomer: Tenelle Viera

Joey Stay Elevatin’

From the 1999 mixtape days to now, Joey’s always kept it raw and lyrical. “Dark Aura” feels like another level — more introspective, more seasoned, but still with that Brooklyn boom-bap spirit. With “Lonely At The Top” dropping on Aug 29, you can already tell Joey’s about to deliver a project that’s both personal and powerful.

💭 What y’all think? Is Lonely At The Top about to be Joey’s most grown-man record yet?