Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter-producer and musician and now 2025 iHeart Radio Music Award nominee for (Best New Artist), Josh X releases his beautiful and touching new single, "Light." The song was written by Josh X and produced by TJ Da Beatman. "In the darkest moments, the light within us and the ones we love shine the brightest—it's not just about finding the light, it's about being the light for that special someone," shares Josh X. "LIGHT" is available on all streaming platforms now, via the KSR Group label imprint.

Josh X has been nominated as a 2025 iHeart Radio Music Award nominee in the Best New Artist (R&B) category at this year's iHeart Radio Music Awards. The awards will be nationally televised on Monday, March 17th on FOX. "I am truly thankful and honored to be nominated as Best New Artist in the R&B category. It has been a long time coming, but it feels amazing to be recognized. There are not enough words that can express my gratitude to all of the iHeart stations that have supported my music through the years. I thank them and I thank my KSR team for always holding me down," mentions Josh.

In the coming weeks, JOSH X will embark on the "LIGHT" promotional tour in support of his newly released single. Cities include; Washington, DC, New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Baltimore, and Houston.

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This past summer, Josh X secured his second Top 5 Billboard R&B song with the smash, "Breath." This was Josh X's second Top 5 song on the Billboard charts in the last two years and his third Billboard R&B Top 10 song of his career. Josh X continues to add finishing touches to his anticipated project, "THE X PROJECT", due this summer.

Born as Joshua Exantus in the bustling borough of Queens, New York, Josh X's extraordinary journey into the world of music began with a humble upbringing. Raised by a single mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her five children, Josh X's deep love for music ignited at a remarkably young age. His mother recognized his innate talent and became a pivotal figure in nurturing his musical aspirations.

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Josh X's artistry blossomed under the influence of musical legends like Stevie Wonder and Brian McKnight. His unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul began to take form, catching the attention of the music industry's biggest names. As a proud signee of KSR Records, Josh X collaborated with industry heavyweights such as Cardi B, Nipsey Hussle, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Swizz Beatz. Most notably, he became one of Stevie Wonder's cherished proteges.

Even in the face of the global pandemic, Josh X's creative spirit remained undeterred. In the summer of 2021, he unleashed "Eskize Mwen," a street anthem featuring Haitian superstar BAKY, with the music video amassing over one million views on YouTube. The pandemic also saw Josh X stepping into the world of acting, where he portrayed the character Derrick in the Amazon Prime series, "Sister's Keeper." However, his enduring love for music continued to be his guiding star.

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