Blood Orange

Name: Blood Orange (Devonté David Julian Hynes)
Date of Birth: June 24, 1987
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Genre: R&B, Synth-Pop, Indie Pop, Alternative
Band/Group Members: Solo artist
Roles: Singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist

Bio:
Devonté Hynes, born June 24, 1987, in London’s vibrant melting pot, is Blood Orange—a sonic alchemist whose music feels like a hazy, neon-lit diary of love, loss, and identity. Raised in the cultural swirl of East London before crossing the Atlantic to New York, he first emerged as Lightspeed Lover, crafting funky, retro-tinged gems in the late 2000s. Reborn as Blood Orange, his 2011 debut Coastal Grooves wove lo-fi R&B with introspective lyrics, setting the stage for his singular sound. His 2016 masterpiece Freetown Sound was a soul-baring exploration of race, queerness, and belonging, its lush synths and vulnerable storytelling earning widespread acclaim. Negro Swan (2018) pushed deeper, grappling with personal and political shadows, landing at number 52 on the Billboard 200. Collaborating with icons like Solange, Carly Rae Jepsen, and A$AP Rocky, his music blends 80s nostalgia with raw emotion, paired with visuals that feel like short films. With 1.1 million Instagram followers and a devoted following on Spotify and Apple Music, Blood Orange channels London’s eclectic energy and New York’s restless spirit, creating a sound that’s both intimate and universal, like a late-night confessional that resonates worldwide.