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James not only shaped is own sound, but also changed the sound of pop music. He might not have the mainstream attention he deserves but at least he has the love and respect from those who know how important his music was and will always be

I've had the same exact experience as Rick describes, haven't found anyone else that comes close to what James's music does for me. "It's my favorite music", it truly is.

I’d say James created his own genre, haven’t heard anything out there like him and it’s just so refreshing to hear. What a delight for the ears, fantastic job!!!

James Blake feels like a modern day Mozart. Pushing the limits of music.

To mention the Marshall Rosenberg non-violent communication techniques is life changing for me! Thank you! My verbal abuse totally destroyed my family and stems from what I learned as a child. I was projecting my self loathing onto my family, especially my now ex-wife, who was wonderful and didn’t deserve any of it. To learn how to respond instead of react is a whole new paradigm. From The Hulk hopefully to The Vision. Hoping for change.🙏🏼

I didn't know The Colour in Anything was produced by Rick Rubin. I fucking loved that whole album. I don't care how some reviews slagged it off. It's one of those I have to listen from start to finish. I love that album as much as De-loused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta, also produced by Rick, which I also only listen from beginning to end. Keep at it, JB.

First time I heard Limit To Your Love, I was like, this is Hip Hop and I've been waiting for it all my life. Captivating tone. Respect.

James Blake is the perfect example of DIY. If you’re a young artist with minimal recourses this should be so encouraging.

Took me a while to get in to his music, but once those hit, ain't coming back.

endless respect for James, true pioneer. Those first 2 albums were unreal. Its a real shame the majority dont have the patience for his music

This interview was so sincere, genuine, vulnerable and lovely.

Lets stop lying We love the bass, we love the falsetto, We love to listen to what he hears. He stands alone. Example of when you are the true you you are noticing to those who know and those who don't Great buy to the record company 👌

Great interview! Legends in music, both of them.

This is one of the most profound, genuine, valuable, vulnerable and wonderful interviews I’ve ever listened to. Powerful words and perspectives.

What? Why have I not seen this before!!!

Appreciate the way in which his music doesn't shout at me.

God I want frank ocean on this so bad bruh

Btw... I haven’t been obsessed with an artist and EVERYTHING they create in a looong time. Thank you for your bravery. I am inspired. 🙏🏼💎

Love James! Definitely one of a kind.

Another great interview by Rick

INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW

Fantastic interview, it taught me a lot, Thank you

My favorite artist from day one He came out just at the right time when I needed that other side of music. Thanks JB

My favourite music too ❤️

so interesting to hear how his language changes throughout the interview, once Rubin and him start talking about the colour in anything Blake explains certain themes using words he used for two of the tracks from that album (maze & forest) which also goes back to him describing how everything around the studio seems to be green

This was so refreshing

wow.. it's great to see another side of producers I admire. Inspiring, thank you

I love these so much

28:45 "It's the superpower I didn't want." beautifully said.

Now the meaning behind his song “Meet You in the Maze” is starting to make sense....

it definitely is a coming of age album...it surely hurts as one :) saturn return....

🔥🔥🔥🔥 true geniuses

Nonviolent communication - Marshall Rosenburg __the video they mentioned

the best

11:13 Realizing this myself. Self realization is a good feeling

So f**king good

Been waiting on this interview!

31:50 I wonder what the exact nonviolent communication video they mentioned was...

I cant be myself and like them

27:55

James Blake is dope! His early stuff was Heavily influenced by Lewis Taylor thou. Kinda wished he gave Lewis his props in this interview.

YO RICK ITS BIG TIGGA MAK YO U ALLREADY KNOW IM THE GREATEST YO EVERYBODYS WONDERING AND PONDERING THR QUESTION ARE TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. THE SAME PERSON!

Billie Eilish best pop music? That’s how you know Blake is a wordy man

Rick James

What song is that from at 9:25

L.A. sucks....you should have stayed in England. I'm in L.A. and I can't wait to go back to England...

Godawful