Bladee is Stockholm's Benjamin Reichwald, a founding member of Drain Gang and a cult favorite whose Year0001 catalog moves through cloud rap, hyperpop, trance, and dream pop. 333 (2020) or The Fool (2021) is the entry point; Crest (2022, with Ecco2K) is a fan favorite. Shop Bladee vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Benjamin Reichwald, performing as Bladee, was born in Stockholm on September 4, 1994. He is a founding member of Drain Gang (alongside Ecco2K, Thaiboy Digital, and others) and an affiliate of the broader Sad Boys collective associated with Yung Lean. His solo catalog on Year0001 has built a cult international following.
Bladee's sound combines cloud rap, hyperpop, autotuned vocal experimentation, trance, dance, and dream pop influences. His production (often handled by Whitearmor, Mechatok, and others) ranges from ambient to dance-oriented.
Year0001 pressings of the Bladee catalog have been issued in extensive limited variants and color editions.
Listeners new to Bladee typically start with 333 (2020) or The Fool (2021).
