There are very few artists who sound like British singer-songwriter James Blake , and even fewer who have had a career like his. Blake’s rare ability to combine electronic innovation (sometimes dance oriented, sometimes not) with folk-inspired songwriting and his high, unmistakable voice, led him to release not only several influential albums but, for several years, become a collaborator of choice for a wide range of top artists, from rappers Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Jay-Z and Lil Yachty