Blake Slatkin made the cut as a great songwriter after his sudden explosion in 2020 following the success of Mood by 24k Goldn. His work on Gracie Abrams EP Minor, “3,2,1”, and other songs have placed the young songwriter’s journey to the big leagues.
Having started out playing the crowds, the songwriter and producer’s success comes from his work behind the scene making hits for other artists.
While his life is still unfolding, there are many other details that you should know about him.
Who is Blake Slatkin?
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He is a songwriter and producer notable for his work with 24k Golden, Gracie Abrams, Kid Laroi, Justin Bieber, and Ian Dior among many others. Blake’s musical journey started at quite an early age as a result of his dad exposing him to a lot of songs.
He later picked up the guitar and played to attract girls. However, he has honed his skill as a songwriter writing top-charting hit songs.
Blake attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica before moving to New York University in 2016.
All The Interesting Details About Blake Slatkin
1. His Early Life
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Blake describes himself as a music kid looking at how his career has played out. He started playing guitar at the age of three and took up gigs at local talent shows, farmer’s markets, and cover bands
The young Slatkin also played at his own Bar Mitzvah.
2. How Old is He?
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Blake Slatkin was born on October 16, 1997. He is currently 27 years old.
3. Blake was Inspired by U2 to go Into Songwriting
Slatkin knew from a young age that he would take up a path of writing songs for others. This came after attending a U2 concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Ever since, he started paying closer attention to the work of hitmakers like Pharrel Williams, Timbaland, Benny Blanco, and many others.
4. He was an Intern for Benny Blanco
Another turning point in Blake’s career came after he got an internship with Benny Blanco in 2015. At the time he was still in High School but this did not stop him. While under Blanco, he fine-tuned his now backstage interest in writing other people’s songs.
His songwriting skills took a shape of its own over the next several years he spent with the super producer. Blanco who is known for his attention to detail passed some of the traits to his faithful student.
He wrote some songs but did not show Blanco the work fearing that it was not good enough.
His therapist advised him to show Blanco his material which he had been working on for three years.
5. Blake Dropped Out of College to Pursue his Career
Having known from an early age that he would like to do great songs, attending college became a challenge for him. He struggled to process the theories taught in class against the reality of sitting in on Benny Blanco’s studio sessions.
Slatkin had started working for Blanco from high school and stayed on even after he went to college. Slatkin later dropped out of college and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career.
6. How He Got his First Publishing Deal with Universal Music Group
His hesitation to show Blanco his material came to an end in 2018 after he mustered up the courage to show him.
It was a big payoff for him because his material was so convincing that it landed him a publishing deal with Blanco through Universal Music Group. Moreso, Blanco put him on the roster as a producer.
7. Blake Slatkin has an Interesting Love life with Gracie Abrams
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The hit songwriter once did music to attract girls and a little fanfare and surprisingly this played out well for him. He met Gracie Abrams the daughter of J.J. Abrams soon enough to make up for all the girls he didn’t get.
Blake and Gracie Abrams who is also a songwriter likely met in college and cemented their bond hanging out and writing songs. Their relationship became a media item after they moved beyond work to love.
They started dating in 2016 and are still together as of this writing. The two collaborated on her EP titled Minor. At the time they wrote her debut EP, they split for a year. It allowed them to explore the theme of heartbreak. After the release of Minor, other singles were released including Unlearn and Mess It Up.
8. Blake Slatkin Discography
According to Spotify, the 27 years old has 54 songs to his credits.
His breakout hit was the collaboration work he did on Mood with 24K Goldn and Ian Dior. The song reached the Hot 100 and this made way for his other top hit songs. Here are some of his songs:
- Stay performed by Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
- Mood by 24k Goldn
- Without You The Kid LAROI and Miley Cyrus
- Thats What I Want performed by Lil Nas X
- Bad Energy performed by Juice WRLD
- Sun Goes Down
- Holding On by Ian Dior
- 3,2,1 performed by 24KGoldn
- Erase performed by Omar Apollo
- I Miss You, I’m Sorry by Gracie Abrams
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9. He was Featured by Forbes 30 Under 30
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The rising songwriter made it to Forbes Under 30 list for 2022 having reached 1 billion audience spin. His work earned him a Titanium Award from iHeart Radio.
10. The Top Chart Songwriter Once sold Marijuana to Classmates
Like every story with two sides, Blake’s had a side that involved dealing marijuana to make a few bucks. one of his classmates remembered the last time he supplied the stuff.
At the time they were both classmates and Blake was already shifting his attention to his songwriting work. While this may seem insignificant, it shows the commitment of Slatkin to becoming one of the greatest songwriters ever.
