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Genre: Electronic

Style: Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Ambient, Dubstep, Indie Electronic, Post-Dubstep, Soul, UK Bass

Decades Active: 10's, 20's

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Roster: Electronic

Roster: Grammy winners

aka: James Blake Litherland

Based in: England

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GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY award-winning James Blake is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer renowned for his innovative blend of electronic music, R&B, and soul. Born on September 26, 1988, in Enfield, London, he has become a leading figure in the “post-dubstep” movement.

Blake’s musical journey began in his bedroom, where he experimented with sound and production. His early EPs, The Bells Sketch, CMYK, and Klavierwerke, released in 2010, garnered critical acclaim and established him as a promising artist.

His self-titled debut album, released in 2011, solidified his reputation as a groundbreaking musician. Characterized by its raw emotion, minimalist production, and Blake’s distinctive vocals, the album achieved commercial success and critical praise.

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Blake’s subsequent albums, Overgrown (2013), The Colour in Anything (2016), and Assume Form (2019), showcased his artistic growth and versatility. Overgrown earned him the prestigious Mercury Prize, further cementing his status as a leading contemporary musician.

Beyond his solo work, James Blake has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Travis Scott, and Bon Iver, expanding his influence and reaching a wider audience.

In 2023, Blake collaborated with several hip-hop artists, such as Kanye West, Flatbush Zombies, JID and Don Toliver.

Blake’s music is often characterized by:
Minimalist production: Focusing on essential elements to create a stripped-down atmosphere.
Emotional depth: Exploring themes of love, loss, and introspection through his lyrics and vocals.
Innovative sound design: Blending electronic textures with organic instrumentation.
R&B influences: Incorporating elements of rhythm and blues into his music.

Along with recording, James Blake has been involved in songwriting and production work for other artists. He has been credited on releases with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Rosalía, JID, Travis Scott, Normani, and Lil Yachty.

Blake is a baritone. Blake’s early releases are experimental electronic in style, influenced by UK bass music such as 2-step garage and the dubstep of Burial and Digital Mystikz, as well as 1990s trip hop and American R&B artists such as Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone, and D’Angelo. On releases such as The Bells Sketch, CMYK and Klavierwerke, Blake’s own voice is obscured and processed, also incorporating vocal samples from ’90s R&B, prominent sub-bass frequencies, and uneven, sparse rhythms.

Blake’s work was described by journalists as “post-dubstep”, alluding to his progress beyond the style’s initial characteristics. By the time of his 2011 debut album, Blake’s vocals and piano had become more prominent while traditional song structures became increasingly apparent, reflecting the influence of gospel, soul and ambient music, while still utilizing experimental production styles. His second album Overgrown (2013) continued this trend, integrating an electronic approach with balladry and Blake’s soul-inflected vocals, and featuring contributions from hip-hop artist RZA and electronic musician Brian Eno.

His discography includes 8 studio albums, 9 extended plays, 28 singles, and 18 music videos.