Elijah Blake

Elijah Blake
Elijah Blake at 2016 Photo Series
Elijah Blake at 2016 Photo Series
Background information
Also known asRedd Stylez
Born
Sean Fenton

(1992-06-04) June 4, 1992 (age 34)
Dominican Republic
GenreAlternative R&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–present
Labels

Sean Fenton (born June 4, 1992), better known by the stage name Elijah Blake, is a Haitian-Dominican 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".

At age 16, Blake signed with Atlantic Records and worked with Trey Songz on his 2009 album, Ready. His debut mixtape, Bijoux 22 (2012), contained the single "X.O.X" (featuring Common). In 2014, he released his debut extended play, Drift.

He signed with Def Jam Recordings and No I.D.'s ARTium Recordings to release his 2015 single, "I Just Wanna", which preceded his debut studio album, Shadows & Diamonds. He released his collaborative extended play, 1990 Forever (2019), with fellow R&B singer Jordin Sparks.

Early life

Blake was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Florida by a Haitian father and Dominican mother.

Discography

Songwriting credits

Year Artist Album Title(s)
2012 Usher Looking 4 Myself "Climax"
Nas Life is Good "Roses"
Rick Ross God Forgives, I Don't "Presidential", feat. Elijah Blake
JLS Evolution "Dessert"
Rihanna Unapologetic "No Love Allowed"
Keyshia Cole Woman to Woman "Enough of No Love", feat. Lil Wayne
"Missing Me"
"Wonderland ft Elijah Blake"
"I Choose You"
"Stubborn"
2013 Ciara Ciara "DUI"
2014 TVXQ Spellbound "Heaven's Day (Max Changmin solo)"
Keyshia Cole Point of No Return "N.L.U. ft 2 Chainz"
"Rick James"
"She"
Selah Sue Reason "Alone"
2015 Vince Staples Summertime '06 "Señiorita"
2016 Jussie Smollett Empire: Original Soundtrack Season 2 Volume 2 "Freedom"
2018 Christina Aguilera N/a "Need Your Love" (unreleased)
Mario Dancing Shadows "Dancing Shadows"
"Good Times ft Buddy Guy"
2021 Jojo Trying Not to Think About It "Feel Alright"

References

  1. ↑ Elijah Blake at AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Get To Know The Talented Elijah Blake". Flaunt Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  3. ↑ Haylock, Zoe (2020-04-09). "Usher vs. the Weeknd Is the R&Beef We Didn't Know We Needed". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  4. ↑ Kenner, Rob (December 21, 2012). "Who Is Elijah Blake?". Complex. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  5. ↑ Ramirez, Erika (December 12, 2012). "Elijah Blake Releases 'Bijoux 22' EP: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ Ramirez, Erika (August 4, 2014). "Exclusive: Elijah Blake Premieres '6' / 'Fallen' Video; Talks Upcoming 'Drift' EP". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ Nostro, Lauren, ed. (16 March 2015). "Premiere: Listen to Elijah Blake's "I Just Wanna.."". Complex Networks. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "Jordin Sparks & Elijah Blake Unpack Their Joint EP, and Why Brandy Remains an Underrated Influence". Billboard.
  9. ↑ Admin310 (22 June 2015). "Elijah Blake The Dope Mag Interview". Dope Mag. Archived from the original on 2015-06-27. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  10. ↑ "Elijah Blake: New Album 'The Neon Eon'". Flaunt Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2022-12-10.