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Before You Go
Mixtape by
Blxst
ReleasedApril 22, 2022
Genre
Length32:24
Label
Producer
Blxst chronology
Just for Clarity
(2021) 		Before You Go
(2022) 		Just for Clarity 2
(2023)
Singles from Before You Go
  1. "About You"
    Released: December 3, 2021
  2. "Sometimes"
    Released: March 3, 2022
  3. "Every Good Girl"
    Released: April 22, 2022
  4. "Never Was Wrong"
    Released: May 12, 2022

Before You Go is the debut mixtape by 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, ThaRealCstyles, ThaRealJFKbeatz, and Blxst himself, among others.

Background

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In an interview with Billboard, Blxst explained the meaning of the mixtape saying "Before You Go is basically a note to self, speaking on the transition I feel like I'm facing as an artist, as an executive. Mainly just leaving some things behind from my past, or taking some things with me."[4]

Singles and promotion

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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

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[9]

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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sky Lounge Music"
  • Tim Suby
  • Straus
0:42
2."Never Was Wrong"
  • Burdette
  • Straus
  • Suby
  • Blxst
  • Straus
  • Suby
2:47
3."About You"
  • Burdette
  • Christopher Wilson
  • Jared Grace
  • Joe Thomas
  • Joshua Thompson
  • ThaRealCstylez
  • ThaRealJFKbeatz
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)
  • Burdette
  • Groover
  • Cox
  • Mozee
  • Mike & Keys
  • Mozee
2:57
7."Still Omw"
  • Burdette
  • Ashton Sellars
  • Grace
  • Jorge Pilot
  • Blxst
  • the Eastie Boyz
  • J-Pilot
  • Sellars
1:55
8."Keep Comin' Back"
  • Burdette
  • Straus
  • Darius Wooten
D.Woo2:25
9."Sometimes" (with Zacari)
  • Sevn Thomas
  • Sweet
2:46
10."Every Good Girl"
  • Burdette
  • Groover
  • Cox
  • Mozee
  • Mike & Keys
  • Mozee
2:56
11."Be Forreal"
  • Burdette
  • Leoren Davis
  • Blxst
  • Oh Gosh Leotus
2:49
12."Talk to Me Nicely"
  • Burdette
  • Wilson
  • Grace
  • ThaRealCstylez
  • ThaRealJFKbeatz
2:00
13."Let It Be Known"
  • Burdette
  • Marcus Jenkins
  • Blxst
  • Jenk
2:23
Total length:32:24

Notes

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  • "Sky Lounge Music" features vocals by Cheyenne Wright

Charts

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Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[13] 90

References

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  1. ^ "Blxst Says New Project 'Before You Go' Is "A Self-Care Journey"". Vibe. 22 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Blxst Drops New Album "Before You Go"". Hypebeast. 23 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of May 7, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "Blxst Discusses New Project 'Before You Go' and Goals as a CEO". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Blxst drops off new video for "About You"". Uproxx. January 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "Song You Need to Know: Blxst, 'Sometimes'". Rolling Stone. March 6, 2022.
  7. ^ "Blxst And His New Lover Are Perfect For Each Other In The Warm Video For 'Every Good Girl'". Uproxx. 22 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Blxst Puts The 'L' In 'Love' In His New 'Never Was Wrong' Video". Uproxx. 12 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Before You Go Review by Andy Kellman". allmusic.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "Blxst reinforces loyalty over love with impeccably versatile album 'Before You Go'". Revolt.
  11. ^ "BLXST DOESN'T FEEL A SOPHOMORE SLUMP COMING WITH 'BEFORE YOU GO'". HipHopDX. 20 April 2022.
  12. ^ "Before You Go Review by Andy Kellman". allmusic.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  13. ^ "Blxst Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
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