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Devonté Hynes

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Born December 23, 1985 · Ilford, Essex, England, UK

Also known as Dev Hynes · Lightspeed Champion · Blood Orange

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Biography

Devonté Hynes, also known as Blood Orange and formerly Lightspeed Champion, is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and director based in New York City. 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 2025.

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Awards & recognition

  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Alternative Song · 2024

Filmography15 titles

The Invite

2026Original Music Composer

We Are Who We Are

2020as Blood Orange

In Treatment

2008Original Music Composer

Queen & Slim

2019Original Music Composer, Songs

Challengers

2024ADR & Dubbing, Songs

Contemporary Color

2016

Naomi Osaka

2021Original Music Composer

Passing

2021Original Music Composer

Mainstream

2020Original Music Composer

Beckett

2021Songs

Palo Alto

2013Original Music Composer, Songs

Master Gardener

2022Original Music Composer

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014as Self - Musical Guest

Desire Will Set You Free

2015

The Listeners

2024Original Music Composer