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Biography
Devonté Hynes (born David Joseph Michael Hynes, 23 December 1985), also known as Blood Orange and formerly Lightspeed Champion, is an English singer, songwriter, record producer and director. From 2004 to 2006, Hynes was a member of the band Test Icicles, playing guitar, synth, and occasionally performing vocals. They released one full-length album in 2005. Hynes went on to release two solo studio albums as Lightspeed Champion and subsequently five more as Blood Orange, between 2008 and 2019.
Awards & recognition
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Alternative Song · 2024
Filmography14 titles

We Are Who We Are
2020as Blood Orange
2020as Blood Orange

In Treatment
2008Original Music Composer
2008Original Music Composer

Queen & Slim
2019Original Music Composer, Songs
2019Original Music Composer, Songs

Challengers
2024ADR & Dubbing, Songs
2024ADR & Dubbing, Songs

Contemporary Color
2016
2016

Naomi Osaka
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer

Passing
2021Original Music Composer
2021Original Music Composer

Mainstream
2020Original Music Composer
2020Original Music Composer

Beckett
2021Songs
2021Songs

Palo Alto
2013Original Music Composer, Songs
2013Original Music Composer, Songs

Master Gardener
2022Original Music Composer
2022Original Music Composer

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014as Self - Musical Guest
2014as Self - Musical Guest

Desire Will Set You Free
2015
2015

The Listeners
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer