AWARD-WINNING RAPPER BLXCKIE RELEASES MAJOR LABEL DEBUT EP ‘see u soon’

Today, South African rap phenom Blxckie releases his eagerly anticipated major label debut EP, see u soon, via Def Jam Recordings. With this project, the award-winning rapper is showcasing not only his dynamic rapping and singing abilities, but also his willingness to incorporate different genres. 

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The EP contains previously released singles “all faxx” and “pull up,” as well as an appearance from k1llbrady. Stretching to new sonic terrain, see u soon is an artful exploration of love, lifestyle, and longing with just the right amount of sun-tinged melodies. Blxckie’s freshman project arrives on the heels of his recent inclusion in the 2024 Sprite Limelight Campaign. This year, Sprite personally handpicked him to launch their third season of music programming alongside an array of other international artists – including Fireboy DML, XAMÃ, Lay Zhang, Mahalia and America’s Doechii. Making history, Blxckie stands out as “the first Def Jam Recordings artist to be picked for the program.”

At the end of last year, he made his Def Jam Recordings debut with “Back Into It.” Since its release, the song has reeled in over 1 million streams and counting. Not to mention, he was the featured artist for Apple Music’s Rap Life Africa playlist, which included gracing the cover. On top of this, Blxckie wrapped up his first-ever North American tour supporting Dreamville’s own BAS.

Fondly known to his following as SOMNYAMA, Blxckie has continually displayed a remarkable work ethic – which is heard on countless hit records, culture shifting collaborations and at live shows; and has extended his reach to broader audiences, earning him this international breakthrough signing with renowned Hip-Hop label Def Jam. 

Blxckie holds an impressive array of accolades including a South African Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Album; a nomination at the Metro FM Music Awards; five nods at the South African Hip-Hop Awards; two All Africa Music Awards nominations, and a BET Hip-Hop Award nomination for Best International Flow in 2022.

Listen to see u soon above, see the full tracklist below and stay tuned for more from Blxckie. 

‘see u soon’ tracklist

1. all faxx

2. show u luv

3. sunset

4. pull up

5. jobe tawkk ft. k1llbrady

6. all away

7. amazon

8. in the process