James Blake Requests Removal From Kanye Wests Bully Production Credits

Published: Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:19 pm

James Blake Requests Removal From Kanye West's "Bully" Album Credits

Music producer James Blake has requested to be removed from the production credits of Kanye West's new album, "Bully." The album, released on March 29th after a lengthy delay, features Blake as a co-writer on the closing track, "This One Here."

Blake explained his decision on his direct-to-fan music platform, Vault. He stated that while the released version of the song incorporates some of his original construction and vocal pitching, the overall spirit of his original production is largely absent. Blake clarified that he doesn't want to take credit for work he didn't create. He emphasized that his request is not personal, but rather a matter of principle. He wants to avoid being credited on music where he had no influence on the final product.

Blake previously collaborated with West on an album in 2015. "Bully" is West's first new album since 2024 and was released through YZY and the independent label Gamma. The album features collaborations with several artists, including Don Toliver. Blake recently released his own album, "Trying Times," earlier this month through his label Good Boy Records.

BNN's Perspective:

This situation highlights the complexities of artistic collaboration and the importance of creative control. While it's understandable that Blake wants to distance himself from a version of the song that doesn't reflect his original vision, it also underscores the collaborative nature of music production. It will be interesting to see how this impacts future collaborations and the evolving relationship between artists and their work.

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