James Blake

English singer-songwriter (born 1988)
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Summary

James Blake was born on September 26, 1988[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a record producer[3], disc jockey[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], and recording artist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 32 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1988[9], 1989[10]
  • Father: James Litherland[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: DJ producer[14], musician[15], Liedermacher[16], singer[17]
  • Educated at: Goldsmiths, University of London[18], The Latymer School[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Genre: pop music[21], electronica[22], post-dubstep[23], electronic dance music[24]
  • Record label: A&M Records[25], R&S Records[26]
  • Discography: James Blake discography[27]
  • Commons category: James Blake (musician)[28]
  • Unmarried partner: Jameela Jamil[29]
  • Family name: Litherland[30]
  • Given name: James[31], Blake[32]
  • Location of formation: London[33]
  • Pseudonym: Harmonimix[34], James Blake[35]
  • Official website: https://jamesblakemusic.com[36]
  • Described at URL: https://www.filmportal.de/6428D55EC33745139A20272EBF061E7B[37]
  • Instrument: piano[38], synthesizer[39], voice[40], guitar[41], musical keyboard[42], practice pad[43]
  • Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[44]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: British English[45]
  • Birth name: James Blake Litherland[46]
  • Different from: James Blake[47]
  • Start of work period: 2009[48]

Why It Matters

James Blake is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was James Blake born?

James Blake's place of birth was London[2].

Who were James Blake's parents?

James Blake's father was James Litherland[11].

What did James Blake do for work?

James Blake worked as a record producer[3], disc jockey[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], and recording artist[7].

Where did James Blake go to school?

James Blake was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[18] and The Latymer School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [10] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . rockonthenet.com. rockonthenet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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