English electronic artist James Blake is a master of soulful electronica and dubstep.
List of James Blake's featurings
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples & Frank Ocean
James Blake's age
James Blake is currently 37 years old.
James Blake's country of origin
James Blake is from United Kingdom.
James Blake's real name
James Blake's real name is James Blake Litherland.
The Success Story of James Blake
Who Is James Blake?
James Blake is an English electronic music artist, record producer, and singer-songwriter from London. He first started to gain recognition in 2010 with the release of his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. He has since released three more albums, as well as a number of EPs and singles that have been very successful in their own right. His music has been described as a blend of dubstep, post-dubstep, soulful electronica, and experimental hip hop, and he has collaborated with several notable artists such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples and Frank Ocean.
Early Life & Career
Blake was born in 1988 to a musical family in London. His father was a professional jazz drummer and his mother was a singer. He began piano lessons at an early age and started producing music while attending Goldsmiths College in London. In 2009 he released his first EP titled ""Air & Lack Thereof"" which received positive reviews from critics. This helped him gain recognition within the music industry and led to the release of his debut album the following year. The album was very well received by critics and peaked at number eight on the UK Albums Chart.
Discography & Achievements
Blake's discography includes four full length albums: ""James Blake"", ""Overgrown"", ""The Colour In Anything"" and ""Assume Form"". His single ""Retrograde"" was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording and he has won several awards throughout his career such as the Ivor Novello Award for Innovation in Songwriting in 2013. He has also been nominated for several other awards including the Mercury Prize twice and the Brit Awards twice.
Conclusion
James Blake is an innovative artist who has achieved success both critically and commercially. He has developed a unique sound that combines elements of dubstep, post-dubstep, soulful electronica, and experimental hip hop. His collaborations with other artists have helped him reach a wider audience, making him one of the most respected electronic music artists in recent years.
