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July 7, 2021
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Blxst Names His Top Five Favorite Rappers

[ad_1] Blxst prides himself on being a triple threat. The 25-year-old West Coast native raps, sings and produces. That three-headed creative energy is best showcased on his 2020 EP, No Love Lost, and its deluxe version. While artists that came before him have mastered those similar crafts, Blxst is doing it his own way. He makes the kind of breezy music that feels like it's soaked in sunshine—perfect for the ride, getting in the zone inside at home or outside in these streets this summer. Listen to "Chosen" featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Tyga, and "Overrated" to get familiar. Wearing the artist and producer hat simultaneously could mean one area is lacking, but that's not the case for this 2021 XXL...

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June 25, 2021
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Blxst Strives to Have Work Ethic of Michael Jordan in His ABCs

[ad_1] Among the new generation of rising artists from the West Coast is 2021 XXL Freshman Blxst, a hip-hop superhero coming in to save the day with his revered sing-song rap style. His 2020 EP, No Love Lost, and its accompanying deluxe edition have earned the South Central, Los Angeles native much respect as a newcomer in the game. The 25-year-old artist, who raps, sings and produces, already proudly proclaimed that he's willing to carry the torch for L.A. to uphold the city's legacy like Nipsey Hussle did. Now, Blxst, with a proverbial cape at his back, is soaring into the game, knocking out any obstacle in his path. He brings that same vibe to his version...

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June 17, 2021
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2021 XXL Freshman Class Revealed

[ad_1] Hip-hop is heading back outside this summer, slowly but surely. As masks, social distancing and vaccines are the norm these days, most people seem to be getting back to their regularly scheduled programming. The 2021 XXL Freshman Class is featured in our annual summer issue after COVID-19 set us back a few months in 2020.This year, the staff did record numbers of Zoom meetings from January to March to meet and greet artists, listen to new music and hear the rollout plans for roughly 100 Freshman prospects, which ultimately became the 10th spot selections. After much debate, conversations with industry peers and talks with anyone who felt compelled to share a...

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May 18, 2021
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Blxst Carries Torch for L.A. Hip-Hop, Continues Nipsey’s Legacy

[ad_1] Show & ProveInterview: Keith MurphyEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.It would simply be too easy to categorize 25-year-old Blxst as the latest rapping-singing product to break out of the West Coast hip-hop scene. Instead, the sleepy-eyed 1990’s baby, who has been compared to late O.G. hook king Nate Dogg and platinum-plus Compton phenom Roddy Ricch, is carving out his own lane. “The West Coast is really known for being gangsters,” Blxst says. “Now, we are experimenting. We are having fun with it.” The South Central, Los Angeles-born artist is also a beatmaker, songwriter and sound engineer. Blxst’s self-produced, 2020 debut...

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February 3, 2021
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The Break Presents: Blxst – XXL

[ad_1] Growing up in South Central, Los Angeles and California's Inland Empire, Blxst learned from his experiences and happenings in his neighborhoods, and chose to pour himself into music. When he was just a teen, Blxst taught himself how to produce, record and engineer after watching YouTube tutorial videos. He created most of his musical work at home, which prepared him for his future.At 17, Blxst began going to studios to record. His admiration for Los Angeles production legends like DJ Quik, Dr. Dre and Battlecat led Blxst to try remaking their beats, which helped him develop his own style. That work he put in allowed him to turn the corner in his career in the summer...

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