{"title":"James Blake","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout James Blake\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Blake Litherland was born in Enfield, London on September 26, 1988. He studied at Goldsmiths, University of London. His self-titled debut James Blake (2011) was a critical landmark, with his sophomore album Overgrown (2013) winning the Mercury Prize. He has continued releasing material across multiple decades alongside extensive collaborative production work for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Vince Staples, Travis Scott, Bon Iver, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Blake's sound combines electronic, post-dubstep, alternative R\u0026amp;B, art pop, soul, and ambient with his distinctive falsetto vocal delivery, dense atmospheric production, and integration of electronic dance music traditions with intimate singer-songwriter aesthetics. His work has been a defining contribution to contemporary alternative R\u0026amp;B and electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Blake (2011, Atlas\/R\u0026amp;S\/Polydor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvergrown (2013, Atlas\/R\u0026amp;S\/Polydor) - Mercury Prize 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Colour in Anything (2016, Polydor\/Republic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssume Form (2019, Polydor\/Republic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriends That Break Your Heart (2021, Polydor\/Republic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Robots Into Heaven (2023, Republic\/Polydor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolydor and Republic pressings of the James Blake catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to James Blake typically start with James Blake (2011) or Overgrown (2013). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electronic-vinyl-records\"\u003eElectronic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rnb-soul-vinyl-records\"\u003eR\u0026amp;B And Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"james-blake-bad-cameo-vinyl","title":"Bad Cameo LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsteemed hip-hop artist, Lil Yachty teams up with James Blake to release their first collaborative alternative album titled Bad Cameo, featuring 10 tracks on black vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540906193079,"sku":"210000093147","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4359571-3211018.jpg?v=1781154677"},{"product_id":"james-blake-friends-that-break-your-heart-vinyl","title":"Friends that Break your Heart LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe singer and producer's fifth album digs deeper into introspection, atop some of his most impressive production to date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540994863287,"sku":"210000063625","price":36.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/james_424e4ac7-184c-4114-a1a1-b64c842f8a01.jpg?v=1781155008"},{"product_id":"james-blake-trying-times-vinyl","title":"Trying Times LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish producer, songwriter, and musician James Blake returns with 'Trying Times', his seventh studio album and first fully independent release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540994928823,"sku":"210000103808","price":36.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/jb.jpg?v=1781155006"},{"product_id":"james-blake-overgrown-vinyl-180g","title":"Overgrown 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe much anticipated sophomore effort from James Blake is here! Overgrown comes just two years since Blake's breakout debut, and finds the young UK producer delving fully into his sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541004366007,"sku":"210000056020","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2182434.jpg?v=1781155045"},{"product_id":"james-blake-playing-robots-into-heaven-color-vinyl","title":"Playing Robots into Heaven LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Playing Robots Into Heaven follows the critically acclaimed Friends That Break Your Heart and will see James Blake return to the electronic roots of his Hessle, Hemlock and R\u0026amp;S records days.\" - Republic Records\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541054861495,"sku":"210000083469","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/blake_a00643af-3edb-4302-aef5-bbd81c4eed0f.jpg?v=1781155236"},{"product_id":"james-blake-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter three very well-received 12\"s, James Blake finally drops his stunning self-titled full length debut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541054959799,"sku":"210000031872","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1800489.jpg?v=1781155235"},{"product_id":"james-blake-bad-cameo-purple-clear-color-vinyl","title":"Bad Cameo LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the synergy of James Blake and Lil Yachty on the captivating \"Bad Cameo LP.\" This purple clear color vinyl features an eclectic mix of ten tracks, blending electronic vibes with hip-hop flair. With its striking limited-edition design from Quality Control, this album is a stunning addition for collectors and new fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772751163575,"sku":"210000093288","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4359572-3211025.jpg?v=1782827838"},{"product_id":"james-blake-assume-form-vinyl","title":"Assume Form 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Blake's \"Assume Form\" is a double vinyl LP featuring collaborations with Andre 3000 and Travis Scott. 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