Blockhead

Blockhead — jazz & standards artist from US.

Blockhead, the distinctive New York beatmaker, is known for his unique brand of abstract hip-hop, blending funk, rock, and jazz influences with offbeat vocal…

Influence: 57.84% Fanbase: 38.23% Trending: 67.65% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Akai • 41.08% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-08

43,673

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-08

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-08 03:53:47 UTC

Genres

jazz & standardsnu jazzhip-hop & rapturntablismrapelectronicelectronicninjadowntempoelectronica

Biography

Blockhead, the distinctive New York beatmaker, is known for his unique brand of abstract hip-hop, blending funk, rock, and jazz influences with offbeat vocal samples. Notable for his solo albums like 2005's Downtown Science and collaborations with artists such as Aesop Rock, he has also produced for rappers like Cage and Billy Woods. Born and raised in Manhattan, Blockhead's musical journey was influenced by his parents' contrasting backgrounds, leading him to shift from aspiring MC to producer after meeting Aesop Rock in 1994. His discography includes releases on labels like Ninja Tune and collaborations with artists like Homeboy Sandman and Open Mike Eagle.

Blockhead's early success with Aesop Rock led to his own solo projects, such as the cinematic Music by Cavelight in 2004 and the introspective The Music Scene in 2009. Throughout the years, he continued collaborations with artists like Illogic and Billy Woods, releasing albums like Bells and Whistles and Keep Playin'. His diverse career includes partnerships with labels such as Young Heavy Souls and Backwoodz Studioz, culminating in the 2021 release of Garbology with Aesop Rock under Rhymesayers. Blockhead's music is characterized by its playful yet melancholic tone, reflecting on personal experiences and showcasing his talent for crafting intricate, genre-blending soundscapes.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-08

Blockhead connects with 25-34 & 35-44 audiences and shows durable traction across UNITED STATES, CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM. With a heavily male (67%) audience, creative can confidently lean into identity and style cues. Content performance peaks on Instagram, where posts average 394 avg likes per post; Instagram adds dependable engagement depth. Overlap with Akai, MOOG, Ableton highlights near-term opportunities in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. The throughline is simple: Blockhead moves culture in the exact lanes many lifestyle marketers need.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Blockhead score 0.90% — Low bucket.

Brand: AkaiBrand: MOOGBrand: Ableton

Followers:43,673

Engagements:394

Rate:0.9%

Posts:5,087

Avg Likes:394

Avg Comments:6

Avg Views:0

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 43,673 · Engagements 394 · Rate 0.9% Posts 5,087 · Views 0 · Avg Likes 394 · Avg Comments 6 · Avg Views 0	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 46% 35-44: 31% 18-24: 14% 45-64: 8%	Largest: 25-34 (46%); next: 35-44 (31%)
Gender Split	Female: 33% Male: 67% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (67%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (74%) CANADA (5%) UNITED KINGDOM (3%) AUSTRALIA (2%) FRANCE (1%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (74%), CANADA (5%), UNITED KINGDOM (3%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 394 avg likes/post	best engagement: Instagram 394 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Akai

Score: 41.08

MOOG

Score: 31.99

Ableton

Score: 24.26

Mixcloud

Score: 18.47

Beats Electronics

Score: 9.12

Pro Tools

Score: 9.00

Coors

Score: 7.80

Jameson

Score: 6.80

SoundCloud

Score: 5.70

Pacific Northwest Wonderland

Score: 5.52

Pioneer

Score: 5.43

Oculus

Score: 5.42

Brand	Category	Score
Akai		41.08
MOOG		31.99
Ableton		24.26
Mixcloud		18.47
Beats Electronics		9.12
Pro Tools		9.00
Coors		7.80
Jameson		6.80
SoundCloud		5.70
Pacific Northwest Wonderland		5.52
Pioneer		5.43
Oculus		5.42
Comedy Central		5.40
Pilsner Urquell		5.31
Columbia Pictures		4.96
The Home Depot		4.71
Bud Light		4.59
Prismacolor		4.45
Verizon		4.37
Coachella		4.34
Spotify Music		4.23
Kickstarter		4.15
Sega		4.08
Paramount Pictures		4.03
Taco Bell		4.03
Bethesda Softworks		4.02
Mortal Kombat		3.90
Leica		3.88
Nickelodeon		3.87
Tinder		3.83
Fallout		3.75
Warner Bros		3.63
ESPN		3.62
Budweiser		3.55
Cadillac		3.55
Showtime		3.54
NHL		3.51
Gatorade		3.44
Gundam		3.19
Acura		3.17
Kodak		3.13
Carhartt		3.08
Emporium		3.04
Airbnb		2.87
Uber		2.87
Transformers		2.86
Sneakerhead		2.81
NFL		2.79
Dr. Martens		2.75
Star Wars		2.72