Blu & Exile
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 2007 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active: 2007 - present
Biography
Blu & Exile are an American hip-hop duo from Los Angeles, California, composed of rapper Blu and producer Exile. They gained widespread critical acclaim for their 2007 debut album, 'Below the Heavens', released on the #Sound in Color# label. The album is celebrated for its soulful, sample-heavy production by Exile, reminiscent of *J Dilla* and *Pete Rock*, paired with Blu's introspective and relatable rhymes about everyday life. This combination established them as torchbearers for the West Coast underground scene. Their work is often compared to legendary duos like *Gang Starr* for its seamless chemistry between emcee and producer.
Genres
Blu & Exile Discography
- Below the Heavens (2007) - Album - rated 4/5
- Give Me My Flowers While I Can Smell Them (2011) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- In the Beginning: Before the Heavens (2017) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Miles (2020) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- Love (the) Ominous World (2024) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Time Heals Everything (2026) - Album - rated 3.83/5
Members
- Blu - vocals (2007鈥揚resent)
- Exile - production, turntables, sampler (2007鈥揚resent)