Before You Go (mixtape)
2022 mixtape by Blxst
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Before You Go is the first[a] mixtape by the American rapper and singer Blxst. It was released on April 22, 2022 via Evgle and Red Bull.[1][2] The mixtape debuted at number 90 on the US Billboard 200.[3] It features collaborations with Arin Ray, Grandmaster Vic, Rick Ross, and Zacari. Production was handled by a variety of record producers, including Mike & Keys, Sevn Thomas, Tharealcstylez, Tharealjfkbeatz, and Blxst himself, among others.
.jpg)
| Before You Go | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
| Mixtape by | ||||
| Released | April 22, 2022 | |||
| Genres | ||||
| Length | 32:24 | |||
| Labels |
| |||
| Producers |
| |||
| Blxst chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Before You Go | ||||
| ||||
Background
Singles and promotion
On December 3, 2021, Blxst released the first single of the mixtape titled "About You", with the music video being released on January 26, 2022, directed by Alfredo Flores.[5] The second single was released on March 3 titled "Sometimes" featuring Zacari.[6] On April 22, he released the music video for "Every Good Girl".[7] On May 12, the music video for "Never Was Wrong" was released.[8]
Critical reception
Before You Go received positive reviews upon release. Revolt said "Unfortunately, some R&B artists are hit the worst when it comes to a sophomore slump, yet Blxst has managed to completely avoid that and continue building on his sound. For some, Before You Go can feel like a 13-track, 32-minute extension of his 2020 debut, No Love Lost. And while it can be seen like that in some ways, it’s more so the establishment of Blxst as an artist. No Love Lost was the perfect introduction to the rising star’s sound and what he stood for, and Before You Go is the perfect follow-up that proves he’s here to stay."[10] HipHopDX wrote about the album saying Blxst tapped "into a new level of creativity, an impressive feat given how polished his music already is. With all the early success he;s seen, the West Coast multi-hyphenate feels more excited than worried about the impact that Before You Go might have."[11] Andy Kellman from Allmusic stated the album that "Blxst elevates his writing with a little more depth, detail, and subtle wordplay, and he keeps it straightforward, never pandering, whether examining himself or working through relationship matters in a conversational manner."[12]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sky Lounge Music" |
|
| 0:42 |
| 2. | "Never Was Wrong" |
|
| 2:47 |
| 3. | "About You" |
|
| 2:51 |
| 4. | "Fake Love in LA" (with Arin Ray) |
|
| 2:33 |
| 5. | "Pick Your Poison" (with Grandmaster Vic) |
|
| 2:54 |
| 6. | "Couldn't Wait for It" (with Rick Ross) |
|
| 2:57 |
| 7. | "Still Omw" |
|
| 1:55 |
| 8. | "Keep Comin' Back" |
|
| 2:25 |
| 9. | "Sometimes" (with Zacari) |
|
| 2:46 |
| 10. | "Every Good Girl" |
|
| 2:56 |
| 11. | "Be Forreal" |
|
| 2:49 |
| 12. | "Talk to Me Nicely" |
|
| 2:00 |
| 13. | "Let It Be Known" |
|
| 2:23 |
| Total length: | 32:24 | |||
Notes
- "About You" contains a sample of "Faded Pictures", written by Joe Thomas and Joshua Thompson, and performed by Case featuring Joe.
Personnel
- Blxst – vocals (tracks 2–13)
- Cheyenne Wright – vocals (track 1)
- Arin Ray – vocals (track 4)
- Rick Ross – vocals (track 6)
- Zacari – vocals (track 9)
- Arin Paris – strings (track 1)
Technical
- Chris Athens – mastering engineer
- Lance Powell – mixing engineer
- Blxst – mixing engineer (tracks 2, 3, 7, 11–13)
- Dave Huffman – assistant mastering engineer
- Kurt Bradley – assistant mastering engineer
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[13] | 90 |