Thus, many musicians ventured into music from the passion they have for the arts while others sought financial gain, some others found themselves in the arts because their bloodline is musically inclined. Such is the case of James Blake, an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer whose father is legendary musician James Litherland.
Since becoming a musician he has climbed and stayed at the top as one of the best R&B musicians in London, leaving so many wondering why he is so good. Read through this article to know more about James: his biography and other facts about the famous musician.
James Blake biography
James Litherland Blake was born on September 26, 1988 in the London Borough of Enfield to a legendary musician father, James Litherland, and graphic designer mother, Betty Blake. It is worth mentioning that James not only searched for his father’s name but also for his father’s passion as a musician. He showed an interest in music from the early days of his life and was properly groomed on how best to achieve that dream.
With education being the first step to greatness, James Blake enrolled at Grange Park Primary School for his undergraduate education and after graduation went to the Latymer School in Edmonton before studying at Goldsmiths University of London where he earned a degree in pop music .
James Blake didn’t wait until he graduated to kickstart his music career; It was there, at school, that he teamed up with some of his friends to put on a ‘Bass Society’ music series featuring some well-known British artists such as Distance, Skream and Benga included.
His first shot in the music industry came with his extended play (EP) Luft & Mangel , produced by 12” vinyl and released in July 2009. The song later appeared on the Hemlock label. Air & LackDavon was widely accepted and paved the way for his other productions that followed. The following year he released an Extended Play (EP) entitled CMYK available in May 2010 on R&S Records. With the same label he published piano worksin September of the same year. These eps and other singles heralded James Blake’s arrival on the music scene. The songs enjoyed great success and earned him a nomination for the 2011 BBC Sound, eventually placing second to The Vaccines, James Woon and Clare Maguire.
His debut studio album James Blake was produced on February 4, 2011 under the ATLAS label. Although the 11-track album could be found on the internet before the release date, it still enjoyed great success after the official release.
James Blake was then followed with two E.Ps Enough Thunder and Love What Happened Here which were all dropped in the same year (2011). The EPs were made more carefully and professionally compared to his previous EPs.
His 2nd studio album Overgrown on April 5, 2013 on the music scene. The album did not live up to expectations and was awarded the Mercury Prize in 2013. Overgrown was followed by The Color In Something, his third studio album, which was released on May 6, 2016 under Polydor Records. His fourth studio album, titled Taking Shape, was announced to be released on January 18, 2019 under Polydor Records.
London-born musician James Blake has so far popped 3 studio albums, six EPs and well over 20 singles. He has also made guest appearances on albums by legendary acts such as Beyonce, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Mount Kimbie and many others.
Here’s everything else you need to know about James Blake
- Awards and Recognitions
James Blake’s first award was from Worldwide Winners for his work on CMYK, which earned him the 2010 Single of the Year award.
The following year, July 19, 2011, James Blake was nominated again for the Mercury Music Prize for his first studio album, although he didn’t win that year, he took home the award in 2013 for his second studio album Overgrown.
In 2014, he won the Ivor Novello Awards’ Best Contemporary Song award for his work in decline . Currently his song, King is Dead has been nominated in two categories of the 61st Grammy Awards; Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.
- Wealth (income and earnings)
Since breaking into the music industry in his school days, James has risen to cement his position as one of the UK’s leading R&B singers, no doubt the singer is one of those entertainers who have struck a pot of gold in the industry have dug. His net worth is estimated at $8 million. With his fourth album and subsequent tours of North American countries, that total is sure to increase.
- Personal life – girlfriend
James as the R&B singer whose songs are the most The Center for Love and Affection should normally have a woman to fall in love with or a woman or women to fall in love with, and yes he has. Prior to his current date, he was said to have been in a relationship with a Warpaint Band guitarist, Theresa Wayman, although the relationship didn’t last long, they broke up before he started dating Jameela Jamil.
Jameela is his current heartthrob. She is a LosBritish television and radio presenter, actress, model and comedy writer based in Angeles. Although all eyes are on them if they want to take the relationship to another level, this is where you should consider if and when to announce their intentions.
- height and weight
The musician has a slim build with a standing height of 1.96 m while his weight is estimated at 93 kg.