As a second-year composition assignment for his studies at Goldsmiths, he submitted the Klavierwerke EP which was awarded high marks.Ī third EP, entitled CMYK, was released through R&S Records during 2010. Soon after the release of the record Blake was invited by Peterson to do a special mix on his international show, including an exclusive Mount Kimbie track. Having been released on the imprint record label, Hemlock, the extended play became a favourite of BBC Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson.
While at school, Blake and friends hosted a series of "Bass Society" music nights that featured UK artists such as Distance, Skream and Benga.īlake began his music career by releasing his debut 12" record, entitled "Air & Lack Thereof" in the United Kingdom during July 2009, while being persistent in recording songs in his bedroom.
Later on, he attended Goldsmiths, University of London, where he received a degree in Popular Music. He received classical training in piano as a child, and completed primary education at Grange Park Primary School, Winchmore Hill and secondary education at The Latymer School, Edmonton. James Blake is the son of musician James Litherland, and showed a strong interest and aptitude in music from a young age. Blake has also released remix work under the alias Harmonimix. His fourth album Assume Form was released in 2019.ĭuring his career, he has collaborated with artists including Mount Kimbie and Bon Iver, and has contributed production work to artists including Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Vince Staples and Frank Ocean. He released his third album The Colour in Anything in 2016. His second album Overgrown was released in 2013 and awarded the Mercury Prize. He first received recognition for a series of 2010 EPs including CMYK and Klavierwerke, and he released his self-titled debut album in 2011 to critical praise. James Blake Litherland (born 26 September 1988) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer from London.
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