James Blake Comes Through With New Single "Big Hammer"

BYAlexander ColePublished on June 28, 20234.3K Views

James Blake is back with a single to promote his new album "Playing Robots Into Heaven."

James Blake is an artist who has gone through numerous shifts throughout his career. Overall, he is someone who can do numerous sounds. Moreover, he has worked a lot with hip-hop artists over the years. From songs with Metro Boomin to tracks with Travis Scott, Blake has no issue with going in various different directions whenever he feels like it. His last album Friends That Break Your Heart was a huge success, and he is now looking to drop off something truly unique.

Today, the artist announced that he will be coming out with a new album on September 8th called Playing Robots Into Heaven. This title in and of itself tells us this is going to be an album with a very distinct sound. Additionally, he announced that he has a new tour on the horizon that will certainly get fans excited. To top it all off, he dropped off a song called "Big Hammer."

James Blake Changes Up His Sound

Overall, this is a song that is going to polarize people, pretty well-off rip. There are some harsh production choices at play here. Furthermore, we don't actually hear James Blake's singing. Instead, we get some vocals that contain a unique flare to them. It is something that fans probably wouldn't have expected from the British musician. While some may love this new direction, there will be plenty of others who will want him to go back to his old ways.

"Big Hammer" is an interesting song and we look forward to hearing some of the other singles on this project. Let us know your thoughts on this new track, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest artists.

Tracklist for Playing Robots Into Heaven:

Asking To Break
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Tell Me
Fall Back
He’s Been Wonderful
Big Hammer
I Want You To Know
Night Sky
Fire The Editor
If You Can Hear Me
Playing Robots Into Heaven

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.