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]
Elijah Blake | |
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 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 |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | |
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]
Early life
editBlake was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Florida by a Haitian father and Dominican mother.[9]
Discography
edit- Bijoux 22 (2012)
- Drift (2014)
- Shadows & Diamonds (2015)
- Blueberry Vapors (2016)
- Audiology (2017)
- Bijoux 23 (2018)
- 1990 Forever (2019)
- Holiday Love (2019)
- The Neon Eon (2021)[10]
- Elijah. (2024)
Songwriting credits
edit| 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 | — | "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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Admin310 (22 June 2015). "Elijah Blake The Dope Mag Interview". Dope Mag. Archived from the original on 2015-06-27. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ^ "Elijah Blake: New Album 'The Neon Eon'". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
External links
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