Music career
Blunt performed music with Russian-Estonian artist Inga Copeland (also known as Lolina) as the electronic duo Hype Williams from 2007 until 2012. Supposedly founded in 2005 as a "relay" project passed between artists every five years, the group has given few interviews, leaving music journalists and the media in doubt as to the exact nature of the project. [10] [11] The group's lineup has remained obscure, although Blunt's artistic style has been heard within newer releases, and a variety of other names have also been invoked as members. A mysterious representative named Denna Frances Glass has alternately been posited as either the manager of the project or a fake identity created by Blunt and Copeland. [10] [11] In 2016, Glass announced that Blunt and Copeland were no longer part of the project, which would be continuing with other members. [12]
Blunt embarked on his solo career in 2011, releasing a set of albums as well as several EPs and singles. His first few full-length studio albums, The Narcissist II (2012), The Redeemer (2013), and Black Metal (2014), received attention and praise from various music publications. [13] [14] "BBF" Hosted by DJ Escrow, his first album under experimental group Babyfather, was named the best album of 2016 by Tiny Mix Tapes and Resident Advisor . [15] [16]
In 2018, Blunt contributed heavily to A$AP Rocky's album Testing , with production and writing credits on "Purity" and "Gunz N Butter" and additional vocals on "Calldrops". Blunt's work on the album followed collaborative singles between the two artists prior, such as the Babyfather track "Benzo Amore". [17] The pair have since collaborated on multiple recordings. [18] [19] [20]
In 2024, the collaborative album Backstage Raver was released with longtime collaborator Joanne Robertson.
On 1 January 2025, Blunt would release Lucre , a collaborative EP with Iceage lead singer Elias Rønnenfelt and producer Vegyn.
Other artistic work
Blunt has directed music videos for Actress and Panda Bear. [21] [22]
He has produced theatre works including The Narcissist at HAU1 in Berlin in 2012; Lord Knows at Le Romandie in Lausanne in 2013; and I’m Just Passin Thru To Show Some Love in 2013 and Urban in 2014, both at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. [23] In October 2017, Blunt also debuted Inna, an opera directed by himself with music from Mica Levi, at the same institute. [24]
Blunt has put on a number of art exhibitions, including Brixton 28s and New Paintings at Space Studios and W44VY at Arcadia Missa. [25] [26] He has also published a book compiling "excessive expenses made in the most popular VIP clubs in the hip hop scene", entitled Cîroc Boyz: Vol 1.
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