{"id":8133,"date":"2024-06-25T17:31:12","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T22:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=8133"},"modified":"2024-06-25T17:31:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T22:31:14","slug":"blacklite-district-nearing-a-billion-streams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=8133","title":{"rendered":"Blacklite District nearing a BILLION streams!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Blacklite District Doing ‘Better’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fan-Favorite Returns To Create New Records In His Career <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyle Pfeiffer, better known as Blacklite District, is back and stronger than ever. With a career marked by resilience, authenticity, and innovation, Pfeiffer is electrifying fans with his latest album, “You Can Do Better.” With this album and his recent tour he continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide.  Testament to this success is his fast-approaching milestone of 1 BILLION streams for Blacklite District\u2019s catalog!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pfeiffer’s story is one of overcoming adversity and defying expectations. Early in his career, he made the life-changing decision to get clean and sober for his then eight-year-old son, breaking the cycle he witnessed as a child. He has consistently bucked industry trends, prioritizing genuine connection with his audience over traditional radio success. This commitment to authenticity has paid off, earning him four spots on the Billboard Top 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As SPIN Magazine aptly summed it up when naming him Artist of The Month, \u201cAt the end of the day, as with many an underdog before him, Kyle Pfeiffer\u2019s life may have been marked by loss, but it will never be defined by it.\u201d  He is an anomaly in the music business, making the majority of his money in streaming, as opposed to tour and merch.  This has given him the freedom to be at home and create as opposed to living on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new album, “You Can Do Better,” is a testament to Pfeiffer’s enduring talent and creativity. It features standout tracks like “I Try Today,” which has garnered over 1.2 million views on YouTube through a collaboration with Minecraft star Rainimator. The visualizer for the album\u2019s second single, also titled “You Can Do Better,” amassed over150k views to date, and became the most added track at the secondary market rock chart.  In a collaboration with Meta, his reel that celebrated the release of YOU CAN DO BETTER has topped 19.5 Million views to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worldwide charting has been achieved for his latest album in Saudi Arabia (rock albums #191) and Poland (rock albums #110).  Its single, \u201cI Try Today\u201d charted in Russia at #23 on the rock charts and the single \u201cYou Can Do Better\u201d got on the Amazon Playlist FRESH ROCK in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the last few months, his 2017 album, Instant Gratification, reached 10 million streams and charted at #53 in Dominica.  For his 2021 album (entitled 1990) recent charting happened in Saint Lucia (rock chart #32), Tajikistan (Rock #10) and Hungary (Rock #2).  Other older singles recently charted in – Indonesia (\u201cWishing Dead\u201d single charted at #9) and Lebanon (\u201cGo Home\u201d single charted at #125).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyle Pfeiffer\u2019s reach is undeniable, with a massive online presence that includes 229,000 YouTube subscribers and 266,800 monthly Spotify listeners among other stats. His catalog boasts numerous hits with millions of streams, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Cold As Ice” \u2013 20.4 million streams \/ video views \u2013 5.5M + combined versions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Just So You Know” \u2013 13.2 million streams \/ video views \u2013 2.5M + combined versions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are the Danger” \u2013 11.1 million streams \/ video views \u2013 2.4M + combined versions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Struggle” \u2013 12.6 million streams \/ video views \u2013 2M+ combined versions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Goodbye” \u2013 10.5 million streams \/ video views \u2013 4.6M+ combined versions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His 2021 album, “YOURE WELCOME (Deluxe Edition),” features tracks like “Falling,” “Wishing Dead,” “Hard Pill To Swallow,” and “1 of a Kind,” each surpassing 5 million streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An avid Pok\u00e9mon card collector and Minecraft enthusiast, Kyle Pfeiffer has brilliantly fused his passions, creating a unique niche that resonates with both music lovers and gamers. This innovative approach has not only expanded his audience but also transformed his live shows into dynamic festivals blending music, gaming, and fan interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His successful Red Carpet Tour recently hit 12 major cities, including Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA and Nashville, TN among others.  Fans were treated to rocking shows and personal meet & greets with Kyle and his band, strengthening the bonds with fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are proud to announce a second leg of the Red Carpet Tour, with many dates being added as we speak.   Confirmed thus far is\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 6 – Des Moines, IA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 7 – Omaha, NE <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 8 – Kansas City, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 9 – Wichita, KS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 11 – Oklahoma City, OK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 12 – Dallas, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 14 – Beaumont, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 16 – Little Rock, AR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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