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[WATCH] Blxst Delivers New Video for “Passionate” Feat. Roddy Ricch

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Blxst Delivers New Video for "Passionate" Feat. Roddy Ricch

Blxst is back, dropping off a new video for his track “Passionate,” featuring Roddy Ricch. The new single is a call to how far both have come and enjoying the success their hard work has earned.

The visual shows sold-out crowds, expensive cars, and beautiful views of Los Angeles. The new video is directed by Mayowa and Blu. The single can be found on the Just For Clarity 2 project.

After a year that saw his first Grammy nominations, Blxst returned with his new EP Just For Clarity 2, released via Red Bull Records/EVGLE. The four-pack features Larry June, Roddy Ricch, Mustard, and Terrace Martin.

“‘Passionate’ is bigger than a song to me,” Blxst says of the project. “I like to look at it more as a mindset, especially working with Roddy on this record. I think it’s dope to see somebody’s success go from zero to a hundred, especially somebody from the hometown. I just remember us being in a studio before anybody knew who we were and we had that same drive and passion. This track is a look back at that, seeing where we were, where we are, where we’re going, and what brought us here today.”

The new EP serves as a homecoming project, celebrating his role in the city as one of the most talented artists.

Blxst adds, “’Just for Clarity 2′ is the second installment of a project I put together for my supporters to have an update of what’s going on in real-time. When I think of clarity, I think of being clear and getting straight to the point. It’s a moment for me to vent and be honest and transparent, which is a theme throughout the EP. I call it a flawless four pack because it’s intentionally short and sweet, but it’s also an appetizer before the debut.”

You can hear the project below.

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Blxst And Roddy Ricch’s Honorable ‘Passionate’ Video Salutes The Hustle And Grind

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Uproxx placed Blxst’s four-song EP Just For Clarity 2 among the Best New Hip-Hop released the week of March 10, writing, “Is California rhythmic crooner Blxst a rapper or a singer? And once again, the answer remains: Who cares? His upbeat ruminations on love, lust, and loyalty work equally well through either lens.”

The video for “Passionate” featuring Roddy Ricch, one of the EP’s four tracks, arrived on Thursday (April 6) and features all of the above.

Roddy begins by singing about being “too passionate” and reminiscing about “days we wasn’t having sh*t” from the hard-earned perspective of wealth.

“I been too passionate / but when I ride the ‘Rari I ain’t ever gon’ fasten sh*t,” Ricch raps while surrounded by luxury sports cars outside of a mansion at night. “And when my b*tch inside it, she don’t like when I go fast and sh*t / Motor in the hood sound just like a dragon, b*tch / And I put that on my momma / I ain’t gone raise a bastard son / He ain’t gon’ have to pick up sticks, he ain’t gon’ have the drum  / He’ll know his daddy had a motherf*ckin’ platinum run.”

Footage of a Blxst live performance splices across the screen before Blxst starts his verse overlooking a vast landscape under blue skies and sun, correlating with “This ain’t overnight / I woke up with no ceiling / I made a vision come to life, I’m Cole Bennett.”

Just For Clarity 2 was rounded out by “Keep Calling” with Larry June, “Call My Bluff,” and “Ghetto Cinderella” featuring Mustard and Terrace Martin.

Watch the “Passionate” video above.

Roddy Ricch is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Nipsey Hussle Posthumously Teams Up With DJ Drama, Jeezy, And Blxst On The Brusque ‘Raised Different’

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DJ Drama’s seventh studio album, I’m Really Like That, is out today with a tracklist that features the late, great Nipsey Hussle, Tyler The Creator, the DJ’s Generation Now artists Jack Harlow and Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

Nipsey Hussle appears on the brusque track “Raised Different” alongside Atlanta rapper Jeezy and fellow West Coaster Blxst, who sings the hook. Nipsey’s posthumous verse focuses on the spoils of success but also warns foes about the consequences for pushing their luck with him. “Y’all want verbal,” he barks. “We candle your curb up.” Meanwhile, Jeezy’s verse takes stock of hip-hop’s recent run of losses: “They buried Takeoff today, let me pay my respect / Plus, it’s Dolph’s anniversary, you just don’t be next.”

In the run-up to the release of I’m Really Like That, Drama promoted the album with a string of clips reproducing scenes from the 1992 classic Juice including their original actors like Queen Latifah. Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins also reprised their roles, with Jim Jones filling in for the late Tupac Shakur. You can check out more of those clips below.

Listen to DJ Drama’s “Raised Different” featuring Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy, and Blxst above.

I’m Really Like That is out now via Generation Now and Atlantic. Get more info here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Blxst Plays Prince Charming In His Slick ‘Ghetto Cinderella’ Video With Mustard And Terrace Martin

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West Coast crooner Blxst plays Prince Charming in the new video for “Ghetto Cinderella” from his recently released EP, Just For Clarity 2. The song, which is produced by Mustard and features an instrumental appearance by Terrace Martin (who else could blow a sax like that?), finds Blxst in full-on lothario mode, making a play on a woman he calls his “Ghetto Cinderella.”

The video, which contains plenty of allusions to the classic fairy tale, takes place mainly in a neighborhood beauty shop, where Blxst gets his hair braided while flirting with one of the shop girls as she sweeps up. After spending some alone time in the LA sunshine, the pair puts in an appearance at a classy-looking gala, where a massive diamond is being displayed.

This is no fairy tale, though, and with no fairy godmother in sight, they make their own dreams come true, leaving behind only a bedazzled Nike Air Force 1. The clip ends with the remaining shop girls perusing a newspaper proclaiming the couple’s wanted status after they disappear with the diamond.

Blxst’s new EP follows the release of his debut album Before You Go. It also contains his Larry June collaboration, “Keep Calling,” as well as a Roddy Ricch team-up.

Watch Blxst’s “Ghetto Cinderella” video above.

Blxst & Roddy Ricch’s First Collab Will Have You Feeling “Passionate”

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We’re only two New Music Fridays into March, and already, we’re impressed with the quality of work our favourite artists have been sharing this month. Last weekend, projects from Kali Uchis, Dreamville, and Masego stole the spotlight. This time around, it was Conway the Machine who came through for rap lovers, and Blxst who held it down for any R&B fanatics out there.

The latter didn’t deliver a full-length project, though he did treat fans to a four-pack EP called Just For Clarity 2 featuring the previously released “Keep Calling” with Larry June. Blxst operates solo on “Call My Bluff,” but the two other titles, “Ghetto Cinderella” and “Passionate,” find him working with some impressive collaborators. On the project’s opening track, he teamed up with Mustard and Terrace Martin, and following that, he and fellow Californian Roddy Ricch came together for the first time.

Blxst’s New EP Features Roddy Ricch and Other Friends

“‘Passionate’ is bigger than a song to me,” the Before You Go hitmaker said of the catchy track. “I like to look at it more as a mindset, especially working with Roddy on this record. It’s dope to see somebody’s success go from zero to a hundred, especially somebody from the hometown.” Blxst went on to recall the early days of he and “The Box” lyricist in the studio before they had established themselves, also praising their endless passion.

While four songs may be enough to hold fans over for now, they obviously want more from the 30-year-old in the near future. Luckily, he’s teased that his new EP is simply “an appetizer before the debut.” Blxst added, “I call it a flawless four-pack because it’s intentionally short and sweet.”

Stream Blxst and Roddy Ricch’s “Passionate” collab on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, stream the former’s Just For Clarity 2 EP here if you haven’t already. Make sure to check back later for more release recommendations on our weekly Fire Emoji playlist update.

Quotable Lyrics:

Yeah, and I done put my heart and soul in it
Got it out the mud, I promise it’s a cold feelin’
This ain’t overnight, I woke up with no ceilin’
I made a vision come to life, I’m Cole Bennett

Blxst Joined by Russell Westbrook, Larry June & More to Celebrate His New EP ‘Just For Clarity 2’

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Thursday night, Blxst hosted a release party for his new EP, Just For Clairty 2 at the Canary in Santa Monica. Joining the hip-hop/R&B star was Russell Westbrook, Larry June, Joy Bridges, JELEEL!, and more.

You can see images from the night below.

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After a year that saw his first Grammy nominations, Blxst is back with his new EP Just For Clarity 2, released via Red Bull Records/EVGLE. The four-pack features Larry June, Roddy Ricch, Mustard, and Terrace Martin.

“‘Passionate’ is bigger than a song to me,” Blxst says of the project. “I like to look at it more as a mindset, especially working with Roddy on this record. I think it’s dope to see somebody’s success go from zero to a hundred, especially somebody from the hometown. I just remember us being in a studio before anybody knew who we were and we had that same drive and passion. This track is a look back at that, seeing where we were, where we are, where we’re going, and what brought us here today.”

The new EP serves as a homecoming project, celebrating his role in the city as one of the most talented artists.

Blxst adds, “’Just for Clarity 2′ is the second installment of a project I put together for my supporters to have an update of what’s going on in real-time. When I think of clarity, I think of being clear and getting straight to the point. It’s a moment for me to vent and be honest and transparent, which is a theme throughout the EP. I call it a flawless four pack because it’s intentionally short and sweet, but it’s also an appetizer before the debut.”

You can see the tracklist and hear the project below.

Just For Clarity 2 Tracklist 
1. Ghetto Cinderella (ft. Mustard & Terrace Martin) 
2. Passionate (ft. Roddy Ricch) 
3. Call My Bluff 
4. Keep Calling (ft. Larry June) 

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Blxst Is Back With “Just For Clarity 2” EP Featuring Roddy Ricch, Larry June, And More

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Blxst has been working in the music industry in various capacities for nearly a decade now, and 2022 was one of his biggest years to date. In the early months, he appeared on Murda Beatz’s “One Shot” with Wale, as well as the wildly successful “Peru (Remix)” alongside Fireboy DML and 21 Savage. In April, the multi-talent’s Before You Go project arrived, boasting 13 titles, including popular releases such as “About You” and “Every Good Girl.”

Following that he closed the year out with a few more collaborations with the likes of Chris Brown, Kalan.FrFr, Babyface Ray, and Nija. As we continue to speed through 2023, Blxst is making his mark with a new four-track EP, Just For Clarity 2, which arrived this New Music Friday (March 10). It includes the previously premiered “Keep Calling” featuring Larry June, plus two more joint efforts and one solo song.

Blxst and Roddy Ricch’s First Collab Is Plenty “Passionate”

Blxst’s tracklist begins with “Ghetto Cinderella” featuring Mustard and Terrace Martin, which chiefly sets the tone for what’s to come. Next, he and Roddy Ricch put on a “Passionate” display with their first-ever link-up. Where the 30-year-old’s voice really shines is on “Call My Bluff,” where he operates solo.

As The Source reports, the R&B artist’s work with “The Box” hitmaker sounds to be his personal favourite. “‘Passionate’ is bigger than a song to me,” Blxst explained. “I like to look at it more as a mindset, especially working with Roddy on this record. It’s dope to see somebody’s success go from zero to a hundred, especially somebody from the hometown.

“I just remember us being in a studio before anybody knew who we were and we had that same drive and passion,” he added. “This track is a look back at that, seeing where we were, where we are, where we’re going, and what brought us here today.” Of his project as a whole, Blxst also shared, “When I think of clarity, I think of being clear and getting straight to the point.”

“It’s a moment for me to vent and be honest and transparent, which is a theme throughout the EP. I call it a flawless four-pack because it’s intentionally short and sweet, but it’s also an appetizer before the debut.” It remains unclear when his album will be dropping, but fans are certainly excited to see what else the California native has in store.

Stream Blxst’s new EP, Just For Clarity 2 on Spotify or Apple Music Below. Afterward, tell us which of the four titles is your favourite in the comments. Make sure to check back later this weekend for more release recommendations on our Fire Emoji and R&B Season playlist updates.

Just For Clarity 2 Tracklist:

  1. Ghetto Cinderella (feat. Mustard and Terrace Martin)
  2. Passionate (feat. Roddy Ricch)
  3. Call My Bluff
  4. Keep Calling (feat. Larry June)

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Blxst Returns with New EP ‘Just for Clarity 2’ Feat. Larry June, Roddy Ricch & More

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Blxst Returns with New EP 'Just for Clarity 2' Feat. Larry June, Roddy Ricch & More

After a year that saw his first Grammy nominations, Blxst is back with his new EP Just For Clarity 2, released via Red Bull Records/EVGLE. The four-pack features Larry June, Roddy Ricch, Mustard, and Terrace Martin.

“‘Passionate’ is bigger than a song to me,” Blxst says of the project. “I like to look at it more as a mindset, especially working with Roddy on this record. I think it’s dope to see somebody’s success go from zero to a hundred, especially somebody from the hometown. I just remember us being in a studio before anybody knew who we were and we had that same drive and passion. This track is a look back at that, seeing where we were, where we are, where we’re going, and what brought us here today.”

The new EP serves as a homecoming project, celebrating his role in the city as one of the most talented artists.

Blxst adds, “’Just for Clarity 2′ is the second installment of a project I put together for my supporters to have an update of what’s going on in real-time. When I think of clarity, I think of being clear and getting straight to the point. It’s a moment for me to vent and be honest and transparent, which is a theme throughout the EP. I call it a flawless four pack because it’s intentionally short and sweet, but it’s also an appetizer before the debut.”

You can see the tracklist and hear the project below.

Just For Clarity 2 Tracklist 
1. Ghetto Cinderella (ft. Mustard & Terrace Martin) 
2. Passionate (ft. Roddy Ricch) 
3. Call My Bluff 
4. Keep Calling (ft. Larry June) 

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