Dean Blunt

Dean Blunt
Origin Hackney, London, England, UK[1]
Genres Art pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass
  • guitar
Labels
Associated acts
  • Inga Copeland
  • Hype Williams
  • Joanne Robertson
  • Arca
  • Babyfather
  • Graffiti Island
  • Ramirez

Dean Blunt is a British musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. Best known for both his solo work and his partnership-based creations with avant-garde groups Hype Williams (featuring himself, Inga Copeland and a few others) and Babyfather, he was also the founder of London rock band Graffiti Island.[1][2] He has been described as "a prolific, category-rejecting artist"[1] and "an art-pop provocateur."[3]

Blunt embarked his solo career in 2011, releasing a set of albums as well as several EPs and singles. His full-length studio albums, The Narcissist II (2012), The Redeemer (2013), and Black Metal (2014), received attention and praise from various music publications.[1][4][5]

Discography

Solo studio albums
Singles and EPs
Collaborations as part of Hype Williams
Collaborations with Inga Copeland
Collaborations as part of Babyfather

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kellman, Andy. "Dean Blunt". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  2. Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (5 April 2012). "Hype Williams: do they ever speak the truth?". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  3. Joyce, Colin (20 October 2015). "Dean Blunt Goes on a Trip for ‘On Wine, Hashish & Molly’ Version of Archangel’s ‘Julia’". Spin. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  4. Milton, Jamie (November 6, 2014). "Dean Blunt – Black Metal". DIY. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  5. Joyce, Colin (November 17, 2014). "Dean Blunt: Black Metal". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

External links

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