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Bladee
Benjamin Thage Dag Reichwald (born 9 April 1994), known professionally as Bladee, is a Swedish singer and rapper. In 2013, he formed the Drain Gang music collective alongside childhood friends Ecco2K, Thaiboy Digital, and Whitearmor. Bladee began releasing music that same year, and gained attention after collaborating with Yung Lean. Bladee released his debut mixtape, ''Gluee'' in 2014, and his debut album, '' Eversince'', in 2016. In 2017 he became art director of Yung Lean's Sadboys Gear clothing line, and released ''Working on Dying'', a collaborative mixtape with the production group of the same name. Bladee released ''Red Light'' and ''Icedancer'' in 2018. Throughout 2020, Bladee released three projects: ''Exeter'', ''333'', and '' Good Luck'', a collaborative album with producer Mechatok. Bladee released his fifth studio album, '' The Fool'', in 2021, which was met with critical praise. Later that year, he exhibited his first solo collection of paintings, ''Real ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Visions
''Cold Visions'' is the seventh solo studio album by the Swedish rapper Bladee. A surprise album, it was self-released under his Trash Island label on 23 April 2024. As his 30th birthday approached, Bladee experienced a depressive episode, feeling anxious about ageing and the mixed reception to his previous solo album ''Spiderr'' (2022). He recorded ''Cold Visions'' at his house in Stockholm across a two-week period. Due to monetary disputes, the album was not released on longtime label Year0001. The album was executive produced by Bladee and Gabriel Schuman; it was primarily produced by F1lthy, with contributions from Skrillex, Whitearmor, and James Ferraro, among others. ''Cold Visions'' is Bladee's longest release; it is a rap album characterized by audio logos, references to his past work, and a recurring theme of paranoia. It received critical acclaim; critics considered it one of his darkest works. The album was promoted by a tour across North America and Europe. Seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spiderr
''Spiderr'' is the sixth solo studio album by the Swedish rapper Bladee. It was released by Year0001 on 30 September 2022. It was produced by Whitearmor with contributions from Gud (music producer), Gud and JJ (Swedish band), Joakim Benon, and contains guest appearances from Ecco2K and Wondha Mountain. Bladee announced ''Spiderr'' on Instagram in September 2022, alongside the release of its lead single "Drain Story". ''Spiderr'' is a Pop music, pop and hip-hop album that builds upon his previous albums while using new sounds. It received positive reviews from multiple publications, subsequently appearing on the best albums of the year list compiled by ''The Line of Best Fit'' and best hip-hop albums of the year list compiled by ''Slant Magazine''. Background and release Bladee released his fifth studio album The Fool (Bladee album), ''The Fool'' in May 2021, to praise from Pitchfork (website), ''Pitchfork'' and ''laut.de''. Earlier in 2021, he worked with Charli XCX on the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exeter (album)
''Exeter'' is the third studio album by the Swedish rapper Bladee, released by Year0001 on 8 April 2020. Recorded during a week period in Gotland, it is his first album to be significantly produced by Gud. It is an experimental pop album that contains influences from cloud rap and pop music. Its lyrics are stripped down and minimal, and explore themes of optimism and adoration. ''Exeter'' contains stripped-back production with Auto-Tuned vocals and a more hopeful and positive approach than Bladee's previous work, according to music critics. The album received approval from ''Pitchfork'' and ''laut.de''. A European tour for October 2020 was scheduled to support the album. Background and release Bladee released his second studio album ''Red Light'' on 11 May 2018. Later that year, he released the mixtape ''Icedancer'', which was followed by 2019's ''Trash Island'', a collaboration album with Drain Gang. ''Exeter'' was executive produced by Gud, which marks the first time Bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drain Gang
Drain Gang (formerly known as Gravity Boys Shield Gang) is a Swedish hip-hop collective formed in 2013. Consisting of Bladee, Ecco2K, Thaiboy Digital and producer Whitearmor, the group rose to one of the top Swedish music collectives in the mid-late 2010s. They are known for their frequent collaborations with fellow Swedish rapper Yung Lean and producers Gud and Yung Sherman. History The group formed in 2013 in Stockholm. Thaiboy Digital was residing in Sweden at the time. Bladee and Ecco2K had previously collaborated as the grindcore duo Krossad. Signing to the YEAR0001 label, the members of Drain Gang gained prominence in the cloud rap scene from their collaborations with labelmate Yung Lean. Speaking on the meaning of the group's name, Bladee states: The compilation ''GTBSG Compilation'' is considered the collective's first work. The compilation contains various singles released throughout 2013, which are available online on the official Soundcloud account. ''Gluee' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Year0001
Year0001 (stylized YEAR0001) is an independent record label based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2015 by Oskar Ekman and Emilio Fagone, it is under an exclusive distribution agreement with Dutch distributor FUGA. Artist roster * Bloodz Boi * bod ��家巷* Chariot * Dark0 * Lokey * Merely * Nadia Tehran * Namasenda * Nation * Provoker * Quartermaster * Quiltland * Team Rockit * DJ Suzy * Toxe Former artists * Död Mark * Bladee * Ecco2K * Thaiboy Digital * Yung Lean Jonatan Aron Leandoer Håstad (born 18 July 1996), known professionally as Yung Lean, is a Swedish rapper. Widely cited as one of the most influential figures in the early cloud rap era, Yung Lean rose to prominence in 2013 with his song " Gins ... * Whitearmor * Gud * Yung Sherman * Viagra Boys * Adamn Killa Discography References {{Authority control Swedish record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fool (Bladee Album)
''The Fool'' is the fifth solo studio album by the Swedish rapper Bladee. A surprise album, it was released on 28 May 2021, through Year0001. The album was produced by Lusi with contributions from a variety of record producers. ''The Fool'' is a pop rap album that scales back and softens the sounds used in Bladee's previous album, ''Good Luck'' (2020) with Mechatok. Using Auto-Tuned vocals, the album explores themes of love, illusions, and existentialism. Its title is a reference to the tarot card of the same name and extends as a metaphor into the album itself. Fellow Drain Gang member Thaiboy Digital is featured on the track "Inspiration Comes". ''The Fool'' was considered one of the best albums of the year by ''The Fader'' and ''Dazed'', and received further approval from ''Pitchfork'' and ''laut.de''. Background and release In 2020, Bladee released two solo albums, ''Exeter'' and ''333''. Later that year, he collaborated with the musician Mechatok on ''Good Luck'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eversince
''Eversince'' is the debut studio album by the Swedish rapper Bladee, released on 25 May 2016, through Year0001. A key figure in the Swedish hip-hop scene and a co-founder of the collective Drain Gang, Bladee was mainly known for his collaborations with Yung Lean during the flourishing cloud rap scene in the mid-2010s. The album was produced by Whitearmor with additional production from Ripsquadd and Hitkidd. It is made up of a variety of genres and a mix of styles. ''Eversince'' received a positive review from the Nordic magazine ''Gaffa'', who believed it allowed Bladee to come into his own. Background and composition Bladee has been making music since age 11. He and his childhood best friend Ecco2K created a punk band, which was disbanded as the two got older. When he began an interest in graffiti, he met Thaiboy Digital and Whitearmor. The three formed the collective that ended up being Drain Gang. They later met Yung Lean and Yung Sherman of Sad Boys, a collective maki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Light (Bladee Album)
''Red Light'' is the second studio album by the Swedish rapper Bladee, released by Year0001 on 11 May 2018. It was produced and executive produced by Whitearmor, with guest contributions from Ecco2K and Uli K of Bala Club. Bladee's frequent collaborators Yung Sherman and Gud provided additional production. ''Red Light'' is an emo album driven by Auto-Tuned vocals, sparkling synthesizers, and ethereal compositions. It was promoted by its only single, "Decay", and a performance at the O2 Academy Islington in London. ''HotNewHipHop'' received the album positively, while Anthony Fantano gave the album a negative review; retrospectively, the review has been seen as infamous by ''032c'' and Fantano has called it one of his most negative reviews ever. Background and release Bladee released his debut studio album '' Eversince'' on 25 May 2016, and received a positive review from the Nordic magazine ''Gaffa''. He is also a key figure in the Swedish hip-hop scene and a founder of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitearmor
Ludwig Rosenberg (born 25 May 1993), professionally known as Whitearmor (often stylized in lowercase or as White Armor), is a Swedish music producer, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of the Swedish music group and artist collective Drain Gang (along with Bladee, Ecco2K, Thaiboy Digital and Yung Sherman). His musical style has been described as softly textured and fluid. Aside from producing a lot of Drain Gang's and adjacent artist Yung Lean's music, he has released several solo singles, as well as a full-length instrumental album in 2022, ''In the Abyss: Music for Weddings''. He has also collaborated with musicians such as Gud, Mechatok, Xavier Wulf, Uli K, and Working on Dying. He is also one half of music duo VilloVilduVeta, together with Joakim Benon, a member of the Swedish band JJ. Early life Ludwig Tomas Walther Rosenberg was born on 17 May 1993 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. He grew up listening to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
333 (Bladee Album)
''333'' is the fourth studio album by the Swedish rapper Bladee. A surprise album, it was released by Year0001 on 16 July 2020. It is Bladee's second release of 2020, following April's ''Exeter''. It was produced by Whitearmor with contributions from a variety of record producers, including Gud and Joakim Benon. Its title is a reference to the holy number 3, which is a recurring theme in Drain Gang's music. ''333'' is a cloud rap album that explores themes of introspection and love, and contains upbeat instrumentals. It charted in Scotland and the United Kingdom, and received a lukewarm review from Anthony Fantano, who considered it an improvement over Bladee's previous work. Background and composition Bladee released his third studio album ''Exeter'' on 8 April 2020, to positive reviews from ''Pitchfork'' and ''laut.de''. It contained two guest appearances from longtime collaborator Ecco2K, though ''333'' contains no guest appearances. ''333'' was executive produced by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crest (album)
''Crest'' is a collaborative studio album by the Swedish musicians Bladee and Ecco2K, released on 17 March 2022 through Year0001. It was recorded in Sweden with producer Whitearmor, close to the recording location of the film ''The Seventh Seal'' (1957). ''Crest'' is a progressive pop album featuring Auto-Tune vocals with lyrics addressing themes of love and friendship, and multiple references to Christianity and heaven. The track "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" was released as a single in 2020. ''Crest'' was considered one of the best albums of the year by ''The Fader'' and Anthony Fantano and one of the best progressive pop albums of the year by ''Pitchfork (website), Pitchfork''. In 2025, it appeared in the UK Independent Singles and Albums Charts, UK Independent Albums, UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts, UK R&B Albums and Official Record Store Chart, UK Record Store charts. Background and release To record ''Crest'', Bladee, Ecco2K, and Whitearmor, members of the Swedish coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaiboy Digital
Thanapat Bunleang (born Khazitin G. Bonleunge; 11 October 1994), better known by his stage name Thaiboy Digital, is a Thai rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Khon Kaen, Thailand, Bunleang moved to Stockholm, Sweden at the age of eight and is now based in Bangkok. In addition to his solo work, Bunleang is a member of the group Drain Gang. Biography Born in the Isan region of Thailand, Bunleang's family moved to Sweden from Thailand in 2003 after his mother became a chef in the Austrian embassy in Stockholm.Angell, Jack"Thaiboy Digital's Next Realm" ''The Fader'', 26 September 2019. Retrieved on 20 November 2019. In his teen years, Bunleang became involved in the city's music scene, joining what would later become Drain Gang and collaborating with local artists including Yung Lean.Barshad, Amos"Thaiboy Digital's Never-Ending World Tour" ''The Fader'', 20 March 2018. Retrieved on 20 November 2019. In 2015, due to the end of his mother's wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |