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Who is James Blakes?

James Blake Litherland (born 26 September 1988) is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer from London….James Blake (musician)

James Blake
Also known as Harmonimix One-Take Blake
Born 26 September 1988 London, England
Genres Electronic R&B UK bass soul post-dubstep pop

How old is James Blake musician?

33 years (September 26, 1988)
James Blake/Age

How did James Blake get famous?

He arrived in 2009 with a series of 12″ singles and achieved both critical acclaim and worldwide fame following his self-titled 2011 album. His renown continued to rise over the next several years, and he collaborated with pop icons like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Bon Iver.

Who is James Blake married to?

Emily Sniderm. 2012
James Blake/Spouse

Did James Blake go to college?

Fairfield Warde High School
Harvard University
James Blake/Education

Is James Blake black?

Blake was born in Yonkers, New York, to an African American father, Thomas Reynolds Blake, and a British mother, Betty.

What does James Blake do now?

James Blake is now an author, an activist and back in tennis — as a tournament director.

Who is the father of singer James Blake?

His hit song “King’s Dead” features artists Jay Rock , Kendrick Lamar and Future , and was featured in 2018’s Black Panther. He released his debut 12″, Air & Lack Thereof, in 2009. He releases remixes under the pseudonym Harmonimix. Kanye West cited him as one of his favorite artists. His father is guitarist James Litherland.

What kind of music does James Blake sing?

English electro-pop singer-songwriter whose sophomore LP “Overgrown” won the Mercury Prize in 2013. He was nominated for Best New Artist at the 56th Grammy Awards. His hit song “King’s Dead” features artists Jay Rock , Kendrick Lamar and Future , and was featured in 2018’s Black Panther.

When did James Blake Litherland become a singer?

James Blake Litherland (born 26 September 1988) is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer from London. 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.

When did James Blake release his third album?

In December 2014, during his BBC Radio 1 Residency, Blake announced that his third studio album would be titled Radio Silence and would be released in the first half of 2015. He later confirmed that the album would feature Bon Iver and Kanye West, as well as feature guitar work from Connan Mockasin.