Josh X
Josh Xantus, known professionally as Josh X, is a Haitian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer.[1] He is best known for his single Heaven on My Mind.
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Birth name | Josh Xantus |
Born | Brooklyn, New York City City |
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Years active | 2009–present |
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Website | joshxantusmusic |
Early life and education
Xantus was born in Brooklyn, New York City and raised by a single mother in Queens.[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 Juilliard 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 No. 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 the 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 |
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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 |
References
- "JOSH X, Stevie Wonder's Latest Protege' Releases the Feel Good Song "PROMISE" – One West Magazine". One West Magazine. March 29, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Josh X On Collaborating With Cardi B and On His Career As a Singer-Songwriter". Kreyolicious.com. January 29, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Josh X Tops Billboard Charts with Cardi B". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "New & Next: Meet Rising Star Josh Xantus". Essence. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Bio". Josh X Official Website. December 10, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "[EXCLUSIVE] Josh X Talks New Single 'Heaven on My Mind,' His Ideal Woman, Working With Cardi B, Remaining Humble, and More". Singersroom.com. January 3, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- JOSH X (June 17, 2009), Josh X-an-tus Performing "First Time" For Stevie Wonder, retrieved August 28, 2018
- JOSH X (July 27, 2009), Stevie Wonder's Words Of Wisdom For Josh X-an-tus, retrieved August 28, 2018
- "Josh X And Cardi B Star In 'Heaven on My Mind' Visual". Vibe. November 16, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "On The Rise: Josh X Releases Mixtape, "AMOUR aka THE PRELUDE – I AM JOSH X" | The Source". The Source. March 1, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "New Music: Josh Xantus "All for Love" featuring JadaKiss". June 26, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Josh X Makes a Strong First Impression With the Help of Cardi B". BET.com. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "9 Songs That Prove Cardi B's Rap Skills". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Listen to HoodCelebrityy's Cardi B-Approved New Mixtape, 'Trap Vs. Reggae'". Noisey. August 11, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Cardi B Heaven on My Mind Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Josh X delivers another hit 'All On Me' Featuring Rick Ross following Billboard debut record with Cardi B – Reuters". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Rick Ross & Josh X Team Up For Miami Ballad "All On Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- JOSHXVEVO (August 9, 2018), Josh X – All On Me ft. Rick Ross, retrieved August 28, 2018
- "Josh X on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Josh X". Spotify. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- "Josh Xantus". SoundCloud. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- CARDI B – SELFISH ft. @JoshXantus (Produced by @JoshXantus), retrieved August 28, 2018