James Blake
Since breaking through with his Mercury Prize-nominated eponymous debut album in 2011, classical pianist-turned-electronic producer James Blake has become one of the most esteemed musicians of his generation.
Known for his delicate vocals and electronic experimentation, Blake went on to score Gold-certified hits "Retrograde" and "King's Dead" (with Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Future) and collaborate with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Dave, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean, Chance The Rapper, André 3000, Travis Scott, Rosalía, SZA, slowthai, Anderson .Paak, Labrinth, ASAP Rocky, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Metro Boomin, Moses Sumney, Monica Martin and others.
His albums have boasted artwork by renowned Roald Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake, his videos have starred a heavily pregnant Natalie Portman and he contributed a couple of tracks for The Black Panther film soundtrack, which led to him winning a Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 2018.