St. Louis rising star BlakeIANA has officially entered the spotlight by releasing her debut mixtape, Back In The Field, via 300 Entertainment/Murda Beatz Music. The 16-track project showcases her raw talent, bold individuality, and unapologetic confidence, setting the stage for her burgeoning career.
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The mixtape’s lead single, “Benefits,” features powerhouse rapper Tee Grizzley and made a splash with its premiere on BET’s Times Square billboard. The track declares ambition, with BlakeIANA chanting, “Bag big, account big, crib big,” over a hard-hitting beat. The accompanying music video captures their dynamic energy as they cruise through Detroit in a Lamborghini, tear up the streets on four-wheelers, and perform on a rooftop, exuding undeniable chemistry.
BlakeIANA explains the project’s significance, saying, “I wanted to create a clear vision of what the ‘Back in the field’ world looked like! To all my supporters who waited patiently, we are finally here! Welcome to the field!”
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Tracks like “Clicked Out” highlight her sharp lyricism, while “24 Hours” reinvents M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” with a fresh twist. She teams up with Detroit’s Skilla Baby on “See Us,” creating a bold anthem of dominance, and collaborates with HUNXHO on the high-energy “Right Now.” The mixtape concludes with the emotional track “Barely Alive,” where BlakeIANA confronts trust issues with vulnerability.
With Back In The Field, BlakeIANA makes a powerful statement as an artist unafraid to push boundaries and carve her own path. The mixtape is available now below and on all major streaming platforms.