Elijah Blake | |
|---|---|
 Elijah Blake at 2016 Photo Series | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sean Fenton |
| Also known as | Redd Stylez |
| Born | June 4, 1992 Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Alternative R&B |
| Occupations |
|
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | |
Sean Fenton (born June 4, 1992), better known by the stage name Elijah Blake, is a Haitian and Dominican-American singer, songwriter and record producer. He wrote songs for Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and co-wrote Usher's number-one R&B hit, "Climax".[1][2][3]
At age 16, Blake signed with Atlantic Records and worked with Trey Songz on his 2009 album, Ready.[4] His debut mixtape, Bijoux 22 (2012), contained the single "X.O.X" (featuring Common).[5] In 2014, he released his debut extended play, Drift.[6]
He signed with Def Jam Recordings and No I.D.'s ARTium Recordings to release his 2015 single, "I Just Wanna",[7] which preceded his debut studio album, Shadows & Diamonds. He released his collaborative extended play, 1990 Forever (2019), with fellow R&B singer Jordin Sparks.[8]
- ^ Elijah Blake at AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ^ "Get To Know The Talented Elijah Blake". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (2020-04-09). "Usher vs. the Weeknd Is the R&Beef We Didn't Know We Needed". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ Kenner, Rob (December 21, 2012). "Who Is Elijah Blake?". Complex. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ^ Ramirez, Erika (December 12, 2012). "Elijah Blake Releases 'Bijoux 22' EP: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ^ Ramirez, Erika (August 4, 2014). "Exclusive: Elijah Blake Premieres '6' / 'Fallen' Video; Talks Upcoming 'Drift' EP". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ^ Nostro, Lauren, ed. (16 March 2015). "Premiere: Listen to Elijah Blake's "I Just Wanna.."". Complex Networks. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "Jordin Sparks & Elijah Blake Unpack Their Joint EP, and Why Brandy Remains an Underrated Influence". Billboard.