New Music: Elijah Blake – Black & Blue

By J.W. on May 08, 2017

Elijah Blake has returned with an infectious dose of modern sexual healing.

The R&B singer/songwriter quietly dropped a brand new single on Friday (May 5), entitled “Black and Blue,” and he’s borrowing inspiration from Marvin Gaye’s late night anthem to help bring some good lovin’ back.

Over a lush synth bed and thick bassline, Elijah coos out with admiration to the woman of his dreams, assuring her that she is perfect in every way.

“Baby, I want your simple and your crazy / No I’m not the type to try to tame it / Just when you think you’re at your worst / I’m giving you my best,” he sings. “I think your flaws bring out your greatness / I don’t know who I was before / But love don’t mean a thing without you.”

This one is for the lovers who still believe in that popcorn movie retro romance. Elijah Blake is currently working on his sophomore album, the follow-up to 2015’s Shadows & Diamonds.

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J.W.

Jamie Wexler is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ThisisRnB.com. After starting out as a young DJ, he went on to study the music business and work in Urban Promotions and then A&R at various record labels, followed by artist management. Mr. Wexler's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to launch numerous businesses in music and fashion marketing. He's a huge fan of '80s and '90s R&B, a firm believer that Rhythm & Blues is the backbone of many genres, and a purveyor of keeping it alive in the mainstream.