Josh X

Josh X
Birth name Josh Xantus
Also known as Josh X
Born Brooklyn, NY
Genres Rap
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, producer
Instruments Piano
Years active 2009 - present
Labels Epic Records
Associated acts Cardi B
Website https://joshxantusmusic.com

Josh Xantus, known professionally as Josh X, is a Haitian-American[1] singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for Heaven on My Mind.

Early life and education

Xantus was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised by a single mother in Queens, NY.[2][3] He began playing classical piano at age six and composed his first song at age 13.[4] He attended the summer program at the Julliard School and after receiving a full college scholarship,[3] graduated from Five Towns College in Long Island, NY.[5]

He cites Brian McKnight as his favorite singer.[6]

Career

While in Los Angeles in 2009, Xantus performed his single First Time for Stevie Wonder, who praised his work, telling him to, "continue to carry out the legacy of being a musician that represents real music."[7][8][9][4]

In 2015, he co-wrote the track Ready to Go with Swizz Beatz for Pepsi and Fox's Empire[10] and released his debut single All for Love featuring Jadakiss.[11] That same year, he began writing and producing for rapper Cardi B, and collaborated on the tracks Selfish, Island Girls, and Heaven on My Mind the following year.[12][13][14] Heaven on My Mind ranked at #22 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs charts in January, 2017.[15] He continued working with Cardi B for three years. In 2018, Xantus signed with record label Epic Records and released his first single All On Me featuring Rick Ross.[16][17] The music video received over 3.7 million views on YouTube.[18]

He has also collaborated with Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Jim Jones.[3]

Discography

Year Title Label Other Artist(s) Notes
2015 All For Love Independent Jadakiss (as Josh Xantus)
2016 Bussin' Plays Majic City Network Monee Baggz
Island Girls KSR Group Cardi B, Young Chow
Heaven on My Mind KSR Group Cardi B
Selfish KSR Group Cardi B Featured artist
2017 Amour KSR Group Dro EP
First Time Taken Over Sound
2018 All On Me Epic Records Rick Ross
Love Lost Female Shotta Records HoodCelebrityy

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References

  1. ↑ "JOSH X, Stevie Wonder's Latest Protege' Releases the Feel Good Song "PROMISE" - One West Magazine". One West Magazine. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  2. ↑ "Josh X On Collaborating With Cardi B and On His Career As a Singer-Songwriter - Kreyolicious.com". Kreyolicious.com. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  3. 1 2 3 "Josh X Tops Billboard Charts with Cardi B". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  4. 1 2 "New & Next: Meet Rising Star Josh Xantus - Essence". Essence. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  5. ↑ "Bio". Josh X Official Website. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  6. ↑ "[EXCLUSIVE] Josh X Talks New Single 'Heaven On My Mind,' His Ideal Woman, Working With Cardi B, Remaining Humble, and More - Singersroom.com". Singersroom.com. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  7. ↑ JOSH X (2009-06-17), Josh X-an-tus Performing "First Time" For Stevie Wonder, retrieved 2018-08-28
  8. ↑ JOSH X (2009-07-27), Stevie Wonder's Words Of Wisdom For Josh X-an-tus, retrieved 2018-08-28
  9. ↑ "Josh X And Cardi B Star In 'Heaven On My Mind' Visual". Vibe. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  10. ↑ "On The Rise: Josh X Releases Mixtape, "AMOUR aka THE PRELUDE - I AM JOSH X" | The Source". The Source. 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  11. ↑ "New Music: Josh Xantus "All for Love" featuring JadaKiss - YouKnowIGotSoul.com". 2014-06-26. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  12. ↑ "Josh X Makes a Strong First Impression With the Help of Cardi B". BET.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  13. ↑ "9 Songs That Prove Cardi B's Rap Skills". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  14. ↑ "Listen to HoodCelebrityy's Cardi B-Approved New Mixtape, 'Trap Vs. Reggae'". Noisey. 2017-08-11. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  15. ↑ "Cardi B Heaven On My Mind Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  16. ↑ "Josh X delivers another hit "All On Me" Featuring Rick Ross following Billboard debut record with Cardi B - Reuters". Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  17. ↑ "Rick Ross & Josh X Team Up For Miami Ballad "All On Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  18. ↑ JOSHXVEVO (2018-08-09), Josh X - All On Me ft. Rick Ross, retrieved 2018-08-28
  19. ↑ "Josh X on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  20. ↑ "Josh X". Spotify. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  21. ↑ "Josh Xantus". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  22. ↑ CARDI B - SELFISH ft. @JoshXantus (Produced by @JoshXantus), retrieved 2018-08-28
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