James Blake Talks About the “Sad Boy” Label

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02:09 on May 27 2018

James Blake Says The “Sad Boy” Label Is “Unhealthy And Problematic”

Stereogum — James Blake shared a stunning single called "Don't Miss It" this week. In surveying the response to the song, Blake noticed several people describing him as a "sad boy." ... more info

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17:58 on May 26 2018

Singer James Blake hits out at 'sad boy' label

Sky News — James Blake has called for less stigmatisation of men who are open about their feelings after his music was described as "sad boy" in a review. more info

James Blake

18:38 on May 27 2018

James Blake rails against “sad boy” label: “I’ve always found that expression to be unhealthy and problematic”

Consequence of Sound — "We are already in an epidemic of male depression and suicide. We don’t need any further proof that we have hurt men with our questioning of their need to be vulnerable... more info

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20:39 on May 28 2018