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Elijah Blake
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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
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2009–present
Labels
Associated acts

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)

Selected 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"
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"
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