| Elijah Blake | |
|---|---|
 Elijah Blake at 2016 Photo Series | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sean Fenton |
| Also known as | Redd Stylez |
| Born | (1992-06-04) June 4, 1992 (age 32) 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".
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
- 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)
- Elijah. (2024)
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 | — | "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
- 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
| Roc Nation | |
|---|---|
| Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter | |
| Subsidiaries | |
| Partners | |
| Related articles | |
  | This article about a United States rhythm and blues singer is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |