The West Coast hitmaker delivers effortless melodies and heartfelt devotion on a laid-back, cuffing-season anthem.

When people list the top West Coast artists in the game right now, Blxst’s name still doesn’t come up nearly enough—and that’s wild. The man is nice with the melodies (read that in your best Kendrick voice), and he embodies a cool, confident, unmistakably West Coast aura that feels like sunlight on a concrete driveway. As 2025 winds down, Blxst decided to bless fans with a brand-new single titled “Why,” and it’s exactly the kind of vibe he excels at.

“Why” floats on smooth, breezy production that’s mellow enough for R&B fans but still knocks hard enough to catch the attention of hip-hop listeners scrolling for something fresh. Blxst rides the beat with his signature effortless cool—clean melodies, sly vocal pockets, and just enough emotional warmth to make everything feel personal. Lyrically, he spends the track uplifting his wifey, listing all the reasons she’s irreplaceable, unforgettable, and absolutely the one. At one point, he even hints she might be irreplaceable, word to Beyoncé.

In the middle of cuffing season, “Why” feels like a perfect soundtrack: comforting, smooth, and romantic without being corny.

After all these years, it’s still hilarious that Blxst is pronounced blast.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.