Blxst has earned his first RIAA Platinum certification for the hit single “Chosen” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Tyga.
“Chosen,” released by Red Bull Records/Evgle LLC, peaked at #21 on Top 40 radio and at #1 on Rhythmic and Urban radio. The song was one of the biggest hits of the previous year, debuting at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard Rap Airplay chart. “Chosen” has had over 450 million streams worldwide to date, becoming a worldwide hit and earning certifications from BRIT Silver (UK), Music Canada Platinum, RMNZ Platinum (New Zealand), and ARIA Gold (Australia).
“Blxst is a game changer and we are thrilled to see the continued success of ‘Chosen’ and his monumental growth as an artist,” said Greg Hammer, Managing Director of Red Bull Records. “The entire Red Bull Records crew and I look forward to what’s to come with this incredible talent and our partnership with the Evgle team. Congratulations to Blxst for this well-deserved accomplishment!”
Blxst is currently on tour supporting his Before You Go album, which was released this past April. You can hear the album and see the dates below.
proud to announce “ Before You Go Tour “ tickets available on friday 10am , see y’all sooner than later
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— Blxst (@BLXST) May 3, 2022
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Los Angeles’ own Kalan.FrFr has grown to be one of the city’s newest and most promising artists and his 2021 project TwoFr 2 is an excellent reason why. Another West Coast act making waves as a fairly new face in the game is Blxst who recently released his second project Before You Go. Thankfully, it didn’t take too long for the artists to connect for a new record as they did with “No Stoppin.” Now the two return with a matching visual for their collaboration.
The new video spotlights the moments between Kalan.FrFr and Blxst and their respective lovers. The duo captures the highs but also the low moments that are sparked by their partners’ frustration with their busy lives. As a result of the later Kalan.FrFr and Blxst make sure to do all that is necessary to keep their partner happy and ensure that the love doesn’t fade away.
The new video arrives after Kalan.FrFr lent a guest verse to Bino Rideaux’s recently-released project, Sorry 4 Tha Wait II. He also teamed up with Mozzy in a video for their “Whole 100” collaboration. As for Blxst, he recently connected with Rick Ross in a visual for their “Couldn’t Wait For It” collaboration.
You can watch the video for “No Stoppin” above.
For the third consecutive year, Blxst graced the world with a project. His latest release came during the spring with his Before You Go project, a body of work that followed 2021’s Sixtape 2 with Bino Rideaux and his 2020 debut No Love Lost. Before You Go checked in with 13 songs and features from Arin Ray, Rick Ross, Zacari, and Grandmaster Vic. Through the visuals that Blxst has released for songs from Before You Go, Blxst has built a narrative centered on his love life and hustle towards success that continues in the new video for “Couldn’t Wait For It.”
The video kicks off by picking up where Blxst left off in his “Be Forreal” visual. After walking out on his lover, Blxst is back to handling business and his latest task requires him to fly out and meet with Rick Ross, who also has a guest verse on the song. In the end, the Blxst and Ross sign a deal together and toast to their new business venture from the comfort of Ross’ mansion.
In addition to his strong Before You Go project, which appeared on Uproxx’s Best R&B Albums Of 2022 So Far list, Blxst has also contributed strong features this year. He’s worked with the likes of Kehlani, Buddy, and more on great records this year.
You can watch the video for “Couldn’t Wait For It” above.
Before You Go is out now via Red Bull Records and Evgle. You can stream it here.
Carson, California recording artist Jayson Cash‘s fame arose in early 2022 with his hit song “Priority” featuring Blxst. Now, after a successful campaign, Cash unveils the anticipated debut album, Read The Room featuring buzzworthy guest appearances by Dom Kennedy, Blxst, Kalan.FrFr and Symba. Check out the debut’s hit single, “Him” featuring Dom Kennedy, below.
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Cash’s debut album is a 15-song collection that features a heavily supported West Coast cast of high-profile artists and producers, including Mustard and in-house producers, Tha Eastie Boyz. And with “Him,” the debut album includes music video accompanied singles “Top Down” and “Selfish.”
On the making of the debut, Cash told Billboard: “[Fans] can honestly expect a whole vibe! Myself and my in-house producers, Tha Eastie Boyz, took our time crafting a cohesive body of work that’s easy on the ears and heavy on the heart. I really gave them the real Jayson Cash.”
Read The Room is the perfect origin point for newfound fans as Jayson Cash ascends into a major label star and one of the hottest new artists in West Coast hip hop.
Had to pull up on my boy . Can’t wait til this one drops
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— Jayson Cash (@Uknowcash) June 9, 2022
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Jayson Cash signed with Atlantic Records and released his debut single “All I Know” in June 2021. Atlantic A&R Dallas Martin believes Cash is one of the biggest artists in West Coast hip hop. “Jayson Cash is going to be one of the biggest artists to come out of the West Coast this year,” said Martin in 2021. “His music is visual; you can see everything happening as you listen. He’s an incredible lyricist and a true hustler. I’m ready for the world to hear his powerful story.”
Read The Room is available on all digital streaming platforms via Starr Island/Atlantic Records.
Watch “Him” above and stream Jayson Cash’s debut album below.
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In case you missed the news, Blxst has a new album out. It’s called Before You Go, and it continues his streak of winning rap&B-style West Coast love songs. You’d be forgiven if you didn’t notice the release; Blxst is a pretty low-key guy, releasing his music independently in partnership with Red Bull Music. To catch the latecomers up to speed, though, Blxst’s kept up a steady stream of smooth singles, including “About You,” “Sometimes” with Zacari, “Every Good Girl,” “Never Was Wrong,” and now, “Be Forreal,” for which he released a bittersweet video today.
The video follows the overall theme of the album; Blxst is in love and loves it, but he’s also got a dream to chase. You just can’t have it all. In the video, this plays out via a string of opulent shopping sprees for his boo, resulting in a brand new car with a bow on it, an armload of shopping bags, and sultry nights in with his paramour. It culminates, however, in her waking up alone to note on her pillow while Blxst boards a plane to the tune of another Before You Go cut, “Fake Love In LA” featuring Arin Ray.
Next month, Blxst will continue promoting his new album with a 46-date tour around the globe with stops in the UK, Germany, and Australia in addition to the usual coast-to-coast US venues. Check out his “Be Forreal” video above and stream the full album here.
