Blxst Shares That West Coast Love With New Mixtape 'Before You Go'

Los Angeles-bred hip-hop star Blxst is currently shaping a new era of West Cost Hip Hop and culture. He returns with the release of his highly anticipated ‘Before You Go’ mixtape, via Red Bull Records / Evgle LLC.

The 13-track mixtape embodies the laidback aura of LA with an R&B twist that takes us on a melodic joyride. Blxst’s soulful voice blends beautifully with jazzy piano chords, intoxicating violins and 808 beats that are nostalgic yet refreshingly new. This mixtape features Blxst’s recent hit “Sometimes” featuring Zacari, and also includes the catchy good natured radio single, “About You”.

‘Before You Go’ invites you into Blxst’s mind, soul, and heart. His nonchalant flow is captivating and filled with his honest thoughts on love, his relationship with success and his overall journey. Blxst reveals a vulnerable side you rarely see from artists and gives us a chance to connect with him on a personal level.

The opening track is all smooth female vocals which hint at what's in store for the listener, before he transition into 'Never Was Wrong' a jazz influenced beat that's layed with a saxophone. Blxst's tone is all easy going and good vibes on the track even though he is is reflecting on the difficulty of maintaining his relationship.

“This composition is a note to self on my journey,

appreciating my past while embracing my future.” - Blxst

On tracks like “Still Omw” he humbly shares his views on his own career, accompanied by sultry vocals that engulf you into the world of Blxst. Then, he comes through confidently with an ultimatum of love on the track “Pick Your Poison”, featuring a brilliant violin solo from GrandMaster Vic that keeps driving the strong instrumental elements throughout the mixtape. On the anthemic song “Couldn’t Wait For It” featuring Rick Ross, Blxst triumphantly proclaims, “it’s just different when it’s a self-made story”.

"Fake Love In LA" ft Arin Ray is another stand out on the project as together they share their disillusion with finding love, as well as the encouragement to grab it once they find it. Arin supports the track by singing the chorus, displaying his talented vocals.

Blxst also releases the official video for “Every Good Girl,” a track which dives deeper into his romantic life. He explains, “‘Every Good Girl’ is my version of a ghetto Disney story, finding your perfect match despite your differences.”

Blxst is not only a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer but also as a creative visionary who mixes, masters, and self-edits his own videos and artwork.

The LA Native continues to traffic in a lane of his own, bringing the game with him.

BLXST TOUR DATES:

April 23 – Vanderbilt University – Nashville, TN

May 1 – Sol Blume 2022 – Sacramento, CA

July 8 – Wireless Outdoors 2022 – Birmingham, UK

July 9 – Wireless Finsbury Park 2022 – London, UK

July 28-31 – Lollapalooza 2022 – Chicago, IL