Published on September 17th, 2024 | by Malcolm “A.S.T.A.T.E” Worsham

Joey Bada$$ Releases Highly-Anticipated Single “Tell Me” Featuring Chlöe

Kicking off what promises to be a bold creative chapter, Joey Bada$$ shares his long-awaited new single and visual “Tell Me” featuring Chlöe out now via Columbia Records. It notably marks the latest collaboration between Joey and Chlöe following his appearance in her “Cheatback” music video as well as their time as castmates on Grownish.

Almost exactly a year ago, Joey initially teased the track with a viral Instagram Reel, generating 5 million-plus views, attracting just shy of half-a-
million “likes,” and building widespread demand among fans. For the better part of the last year, audiences have clamored for its official release, and he has now delivered after setting the stage for it earlier last week.

On the song, Chlöe’s smooth vocals practically melt into laidback production laced with loose guitar and a simmering beat. Meanwhile, Joey flaunts his versatility, switching up flows and alternating the cadence with lyrical precision. Setting the scene right away, he urges,

“Tell me why you in love with me. Is it money or the fame or the fact I’m livin’ in the lap of this luxury?”

The accompanying visual depicts this emotional complexity on-screen with cinematic flair. Progressing once again, he leans into another side of his sound altogether with “Tell Me” and delivers one of his most slick anthems yet. It lands in the wake of “Passports & Suitcases” featuring KayCyy. “Passports & Suitcases’” landed on the heels of his epic conclusion on STARZ’s original Power Book III: Raising Kanan. In the immediate future, Joey plans on focusing on releasing new music for his fans.

Watch the visualizer below and leave a comment.