KYLIAN by Blxck Cxsper
In a music landscape full of fleeting trends, Blxck Cxsper emerges with KYLIAN, a soul-stirring album blending R&B, hip-hop, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Set for release on March 31st, 2025 (International Transgender Day of Visibility), this nine-track journey showcases Cxsper’s growth as both a storyteller and sonic innovator.
At its core, KYLIAN is a testament to love as resistance. It’s an album about holding on, letting go, and finding yourself somewhere in between. With "What If?", Cxsper sets the tone, singing "Even though this world is hopeless, you make me feel blessed." Love becomes an act of defiance, a light that refuses to be extinguished.
The album moves between security and uncertainty, from "Anywhere with You," a song about finally finding home in someone, to "Guessing Game," which explores the complexities of communication and healing. "Idées Noires" strips things back, exposing raw vulnerability with the line "I cannot lie, I feel hopeless / Like what could I possibly do to fix something that’s never really been broken?"
But KYLIAN isn’t just about sorrow—it’s about resilience. Even in its heaviest moments, love endures. The production shifts between lush, warm melodies and stripped-back rawness, reflecting both the highs of love and the weight of loss.
While this album stands alone, an exclusive expanded edition will be available on Bandcamp, vinyl and other direct-to-artist platforms, rewarding those who truly support independent artistry.
Beyond an album, KYLIAN is an experience, one that promises to linger long after the final note.
Tracklist
| 1. | what if? | 2:54 |
| 2. | anywhere with you | 2:41 |
| 3. | over the moon | 2:39 |
| 4. | guessing game | 3:25 |
| 5. | peacefully in love | 3:05 |
| 6. | idées noires | 3:27 |
| 7. | deeper | 3:18 |
| 8. | all the way | 2:51 |
| 9. | could've / should've | 2:48 |
| 10. | interlude | 1:03 |
| 11. | waiting room | 3:19 |
| 12. | the past | 2:51 |
| 13. | bella ciao | 4:22 |
Credits
All songs written, produced, recorded by Kyng Rose
Mixing & Mastering: Kyng Rose
Artwork: Lumiere John
Creative Direction: Kyng Rose
Recorded in Kyng Rose's bedroom in Montreal, QC
Special thanks:
To Shalandi, aka wifey, for letting me record while you nap next to me.
To Kola and Whiskey, for ruining more takes than I can count.
To the Trans Masc Choir folks, for reminding me my voice matters.
To every person who pulled up to my album launch and made it such a magical moment,
To every trans person living proudly, because your existence is resistance.
To every Black artist who shaped music history, because none of us would be here without you.
I know times are getting darker and it's scary, but I have faith that we'll make it through. I hope this album can inspire you to create something. Your voice deserves to be heard.
