James Blake

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Born October 1988.

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Biography

James Blake (born 25 September 1988) is an English electronic music producer and singer-songwriter from London. Blake was the runner-up in BBC's Sound of 2011 poll. His eponymous debut album was released in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2011. for which he was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2011. He is also known as Harmonimix particularly when releasing remixes.

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  1. James Blake's incredible debut year

    Tue 6 Dec 2011 09:47

    The electronic musician looks back on the success of 2011

  2. James Blake starts debut follow-up

    Wed 21 Sep 2011 08:35

    London electronic singer and beat-maker considers a live drummer on the next album

  3. Mercury Prize

    Tue 6 Sep 2011 23:08

    All 12 nominees discuss their albums

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. The Sound of 2011: Then and Now

    Mon 21 Nov 2011 16:59 Ahead of the announcement of The Sound of 2012 longlist, coming soon, BBC Album... Mike Diver

BBC Reviews

  1. James Blake 2011

    Review of James Blake

    Reviewed by Natalie Shaw

    At its best, Blake’s debut is boundary breaking in its vision.

  2. Klavierwerke 2010

    Review of Klavierwerke

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    Rising UK producer’s latest EP points the way towards an anticipated debut album.

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