Elijah Blake Sets June Release Date for Debut Album

Def Jam RecordingsElijah Blake has been the mastermind behind hits from Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Rick Ross, and even Usher — all while pursuing his solo career. And now, Blake has announced the release date for his debut album, Shadows & Diamonds, which is arriving later this summer.

“Its been a looong time coming but God is real,” Blake wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of his official artwork. The project will drop on June 3 and it will include first single “I Just Wanna.”

The set, which is now available to pre-order from digital retailers, serves as the follow-up to singer’s debut EP, 2012’s Bijoux 22.