Singer-songwriter unlimited by genre to thrill Korean music fans
James Blake, the British producer and singer-songwriter known for mastering diverse genres ranging from electronica to hip-hop, is returning to Korea for the first time in six years.
Concert promoter Private Curve announced that James Blake will perform July 24 at Yes 24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. This marks his first performance in Korea since 2019's Holiday Land Festival, and his first solo concert in the country in 11 years.
James Blake rose to prominence in the UK music scene with his 2011 self-titled debut album. Known for his slow and dreamy postdubstep sound, he has continually pushed musical boundaries by blending classical, soul and R&B influences.
With his debut album, Blake ranked second in BBC’s “Sound of 2011” and was nominated for the Mercury Prize for album of the year. His second studio album, "Overgrown," released in 2013, won the Mercury Prize for album of the year, beating out industry giants like David Bowie and the Arctic Monkeys. In 2014, he was nominated for best new artist at the 56th Grammy Awards.
Blake is also well known for his collaborations with major hip-hop artists. In 2023, he worked as a producer on the Travis Scott album "Utopia." He also received critical acclaim for "Bad Cameo," a collaborative album made with rapper Lil Yachty released last year.
In 2019, Blake won the Grammy for best rap performance for “King’s Dead,” a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, and in 2024 he won for best rap song at the Grammys for “Scientists & Engineers,” which he co-wrote for Killer Mike.
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