The GRAMMY® Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer unassumingly operates as the enigmatic engine behind some of the most influential albums of the 21st century.

His production prowess is evident in choice cuts on iconic albums like Frank Ocean’s Blonde, Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN., JAY-Z’s 4:44, and Beyoncé’s Lemonade—to which he also lent his voice in both cases. Notable feature appearances include “Stop Trying to Be God” with Stevie Wonder and Kid Cudi on Travis Scott’s epic ASTROWORLD, “Til Further Notice” with 21 Savage on Scott’s UTOPIA, and “King’s Dead” with Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and Future from the chart-dominating Black Panther: The Album, earning Blake his first GRAMMY® Award for “Best Rap Performance.”

Simultaneously, James has emerged as pop’s most celebrated outlier with a dynamic solo career. His eponymous debut in 2011 earned Pitchfork’s rare 9.0-out-of-10 score and a spot in the “Top 100 Albums of the Decade So Far (2010-2014).” He followed with 2013’s Overgrown, which secured the 2013 Mercury Prize and a “Best New Artist” nomination at the GRAMMY® Awards. Subsequent albums like The Colour In Anything and Assume Form reached new heights, with the latter garnering a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Alternative Album.” Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, Blake released two critically acclaimed EPs; Before and Covers. Blake’s fifth studio album Friends That Break Your Heart (2021), featuring collaborations with SZA, JID, SwaVay, and Monica Martin, debuted at #4 on the UK charts.

In 2023, Blake released his sixth album, Playing Robots Into Heaven, marking a pivotal return to his early club influences, delivering a poignant homage to his sonic roots. The album went on to garner two GRAMMY® nominations for “Best Dance/Electronic Recording,” and “Best Dance/Electronic Music Album.” At the 2024 GRAMMY® Awards, Blake earned his second GRAMMY® for “Best Rap Song,” for his masterful production on Killer Mike’s “SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS.”

Blake’s cultural influence also extends to fashion, most recently partnering with ZEGNA to provide the thematic soundscape of the runway for their FW24 show in Milan. Blake continues to be one of the most sought-after musicians in fashion, partnering with brands such as Prada, Saint Laurent, Loewe, and more.

Blake continues to captivate audiences with his CMYK event series, presented in collaboration with Rhonda INTL and MATTE Project — leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Inspired by Blake’s groundbreaking 2010 EP of the same name, a masterful blend of R&B, dubstep, and eclectic styles, this series champions inclusivity, dismantles barriers, and reshapes the dance community into a vibrant space of celebration. Here, dance music emerges as a potent force, uniting individuals and providing a platform for authentic self-expression.

In 2024, James is set to release the highly anticipated collaborative album with Lil Yachty titled Bad Cameo.

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