Black Atlass
Alex Fleming (born March 19, 1994), professionally known as Black Atlass, is a singer, songwriter and model.[1] His song, Paris, debuted in a Louis Vuitton campaign, and was also featured in a Saint Laurent fragrance ad.[2][3][4][5] He signed to XO/Republic Records and released his debut studio album, Pain & Pleasure, in 2018. [5][1]He released his second studio album Dream Awake in 2020. [6][7][8]
Black Atlass | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Alex Fleming |
Born | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | March 19, 1994
Genres | Hip hop, Alternative R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, model |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | |
Website | http://blackatlass.com |
Early life
Black Atlass was born in Montreal, Quebec. After his father got a new job his family settled in London, Ontario, where he grew up. [4][9][5]
Career
Black Atlass began his career in the music industry while he was still in high school.[10] He created an eponymous EP, The Black Atlass EP, in his parent’s basement in 2012. The EP’s single, Paris, was used by the luxury retailer, Louis Vuitton, to score a film celebrating their exhibit at the Musée Des Arts Décoratifs.[11] The track was also featured in a Saint Laurent fragrance ad in 2013. The same year, Black Atlass was invited to the front row and dressed by Christian Dior’s menswear designer Kris Van Assche for their spring/summer 2014 show in Paris. [10][12][3]
He released his second EP, Young Bloods, in 2014, on Fool’s Gold Records.[13] To promote the EP, toured in support of the French artist Woodkid, with dates in Toronto, Montreal and across Europe. Woodkid also directed the music video for one of the EP’s songs, "Jewels", which starred the model Anja Rubik.
In the fall of 2016, Alexander Wang featured Black Atlass in his fashion campaign alongside Kylie Jenner, Vince Staples, Lexi Boling, Zoe Kravitz, A$AP Ferg, Big Sean, Metro Boomin, MØ, Skrillex, Tinashe, Tyga and others.[4][5]
In 2018, he was signed to The Weeknd’s record label XO, and released his debut studio album, Pain & Pleasure. In the same year, he collaborated with Jessie Reyez on the song "Sacrifice", which was featured on the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack. [8][2][5][1]
Black Atlass’ second studio album, Dream Awake, was released on April 3, 2020. The album consists of 12 tracks.[6][7][8][14]
Discography
Title | Year | Type |
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The Black Atlass EP | 2012 | EP (6 tracks) |
"Paris" | 2013 | Single |
Young Bloods | 2014 | EP (6 tracks) |
Haunted Paradise | 2016 | Album (11 tracks) |
Pain & Pleasure | 2018 | Album (8 tracks) |
"Sacrifice" (Fifty Shades Free Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 2018 | Single |
Dream Awake | 2020 | Album (12 tracks) |
Recognitions and nominations
In April 2013, Black Atlass was recognized as Vogue's "Artist of the Week".[11] His album Pain & Pleasure was nominated for a JUNO Award for "R&B/Soul Recording Of The Year" in 2019.[15]
Personal life
Black Atlass is interested in photography and graphic design, and originally intended to carry both as a profession after high school.[4]
References
- "Exploring Sonic Worlds With Black Atlass' Dream Awake". NUVO. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "Black Atlass brings the Pain & Pleasure". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- Reese, Nathan (2016-05-09). "Musician to Know: Fashion's New Favorite R&B Artist (Published 2016)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "How Black Atlass Became Fashion's Latest It-Boy: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "MEET: Black Atlass - The Fresh New Face of Fashion And R&B". Umusic. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- Reid, Max. "Review - Black Atlass | Canadian Beats Media". Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "Black Atlass Releases New Album "Dream Awake"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "Black Atass New Single: Do for Love". www.kiss925.com. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- Leijon, Erik. "Black Atlass navigates his way to the stars". www.montrealgazette.com. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "Black Atlass: The anti-Justin Bieber - Macleans.ca". www.macleans.ca. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- Brown, Jacob. "Artist of the Week: Black Atlass". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "One to watch: Black Atlass".
- "Black Atlass". First Avenue. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- "Black Atlass on Joining XO and Weaving Dreams | Northern Clutch". Complex. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
- "Juno Awards: Full List of Winners | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-11-27.