James Blake Asks to Remove Production Credit on Kanye West's 'Bully'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Blake has requested his name be removed from the production credits of Kanye West’s track “This One Here” on West’s album “Bully,” stating the released version differs significantly from his original work.
- Blake explained that while his initial contributions involved pitching vocals and constructing the track from West’s freestyle, the final version includes many newer vocal takes and other elements he did not create.
- He emphasized that his request is not personal but reflects his desire not to be credited for work he did not influence in the final product.
- Blake and West have collaborated multiple times in the past but have not worked together recently, with Blake previously expressing discomfort over being credited on works that evolved beyond his original input.
- Blake recently released his album “Trying Times” independently, reflecting his move away from traditional music industry structures towards greater artistic control.
