BigXthaPlug's 2024 campaign just added another Texas-sized accolade to the mix of what has been a banner year for the breakout rapper: BigX named Amazon Music's next Pioneering artist on Wednesday (August 28).
Amazon Music wants to empower emerging artists with its Breakthrough Artist program, which will allow BigXthaPlug to gain more visibility in Amazon's playlists, live streaming features, and marketing and social media campaigns.
In partnership with BigX, the United Masters signee will further connect with fans through Amazon properties and unique opportunities in the coming months as 2024 draws to a close.
“BigXthaPlug has been one of the most exciting new voices in hip-hop, with an oversized sound that's as big as his personality,” says Alexis Cueva, artist relations for Amazon Music. Bulletin board. “We've already seen our customers respond to his incredible music on Amazon Music, and as our next Breakthrough Artist, we're excited to help BigX connect with even more fans.”
BigXthaPlug has also been added to the Bulletin boardThe live Hip-Hop concert is scheduled for September 6. The show will be a celebration of the Hip-Hop/R&B Power Players event, which will take over the Xanadu Ice Rink in Brooklyn.
The 26-year-old joins an already loaded Hip-Hop Live lineup that features sets from DJ Miss Milan, the inspirational Mr. himself. Pot Scraper BossMan Dlow and headliner Teezo Touchdown. tickets are still on sale and can be made tickets” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>purchased here for $32.
BigXthaPlug debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in October when his “Mmhmm” peaked at No. 93 and eventually peaked at No. 63.
He continued his rise in August with the braggadocios “The Largest,” teasing his long-awaited sophomore record. “The album's done, put me another one,” he raps.
BigX co-manager Brandon Farmer expressed his anger at the rapper's ability to connect with his fans while on stage. “Stage presence, you just don't really see it,” Farmer said Bulletin board earlier this year. “You can tell when someone is a star. X is a star.”
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