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London-based producer and DJ
Blinkie created a buzz with his shimmering and optimistic take on U.K. house. He burst onto the scene with his 2015 debut single "Don't Give Up (On Love)," and went on to remix songs by
Sam Smith,
Anne-Marie, and
Sigala in addition to releasing singles with
Crazy Cousinz and
Grace Tither.
Blinkie started making music when he was 15. He has cited
Quincy Jones,
Rick Rubin, and
Kanye West as major influences on his production style. Although perfectly capable as a DJ,
Blinkie prefers his time in the studio; he claimed he could channel his creativity, and his emotions, to a greater extent as a producer. He produced a number of U.K. rap and pop singles including
J Warner's "Chill Chase" feat.
Wretch 32, Jada's "Purple Skies," and Liam Prior's "Falling." He broke through with the hopeful house anthem "Don't Give Up (On Love)," sung by
Alahna. The track received recognition from the likes of online tastemaker Eton Messy,
Mistajam on BBC Radio One, and Ministry of Sound Radio. Ministry's radio presenter Mike Wooler even invited
Blinkie into the studio for an interview. The single saw release in late 2015 on Ultra Records, and reached number 68 on the U.K. pop chart.
Blinkie remixed songs by
Anne-Marie,
Sigala, and
Everything Everything, then released second single "Halfway" in 2017. A few more singles appeared in 2018, including "Blue Skies" with funky U.K. producer
Crazy Cousinz. Singles featuring
Grace Tither ("Little Love") and
Celina Sharma ("Must Be Love") arrived in 2019, and
Blinkie released the double-single "What You Want"/"What You Do" in 2020, additionally remixing
Sam Smith's "To Die For." ~ Liam Martin & Paul Simpson