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Dean Josiah Cover, professionally known as Inflo, is an English record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He helms the R&B music collective project Sault, which foregrounds black-centric issues.


Career

In 2014, British rock band
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worked with Inflo on their fourth studio album ''
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'' after frontman Luke Pritchard discovered him via
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. Pritchard described Inflo as a "young
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" as Pritchard applauded Inflo's bravery and conceptuality in his production. In 2016, Inflo worked with
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,
Michael Kiwanuka Michael Samuel Kiwanuka (born 3 May 1987) is a British singer-songwriter and record producer who is signed with Polydor Records. His 2012 debut album, '' Home Again'', went gold in the United Kingdom and his second album, '' Love & Hate'', debu ...
, and
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. In 2017, Inflo won the Best Song Musically and Lyrically at the
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for co-writing "Black Man in a White World", performed by Kiwanuka. In 2020, Inflo received the
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for his production work on
Michael Kiwanuka Michael Samuel Kiwanuka (born 3 May 1987) is a British singer-songwriter and record producer who is signed with Polydor Records. His 2012 debut album, '' Home Again'', went gold in the United Kingdom and his second album, '' Love & Hate'', debu ...
's third studio album '' Kiwanuka''. He also won the Best Album at the
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the same year for his work on the album ''
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'' by
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. In 2021, it was reported that he was working with
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on her upcoming fourth studio album '' 30''. On 30 September 2021, Inflo was announced as the winner of the acclaimed MPG (Music Producers Guild) UK "Producer of the Year" award. On 8 February 2022, Inflo was announced as the "Producer of the Year" at the
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, this was especially significant due to Inflo being the first black person to receive this honour since the inception of the Brits in 1977. On 18 October 2022, Inflo was thanked by
Little Simz Simbiatu "Simbi" Abisola Abiola Ajikawo (born 23 February 1994), better known by her stage name Little Simz, is a British rapper, singer and actress. She rose to prominence with the independent release of her first three albums; ''A Curious Tale ...
for his production work on her album ''
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''.


Discography


Singles

*"No Fear" (2018)


Production discography


Albums

*''
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'' by
The Kooks The Kooks () are an English pop-rock band formed in 2004 in Brighton. The band consists of Luke Pritchard (vocals/rhythm guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar/synthesizer/bass) and Alexis Nunez (drums). Their music is primarily influenced by t ...
(2014) *'' Love & Hate'' by
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(2016) *''Winter Songs'' by
Cleo Sol Cleopatra Zvezdana Nikolic (born 24 March 1991), better known by her stage name Cleo Sol, is a British singer-songwriter. Working closely with the producer Inflo, she has released two solo studio albums, ''Rose in the Dark'' (2020) and ''Mother'' ...
(2018) *'' For Ever'' by
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(2018) *''
Grey Area Grey area or gray area may refer to a fuzzy border between two states, such as legal and illegal actions. It may also refer to: * ''Grey Area'' (album), a 2019 album by Little Simz * Grey Area (gallery), an art project in Paris * ''Grey Area'' ...
'' by
Little Simz Simbiatu "Simbi" Abisola Abiola Ajikawo (born 23 February 1994), better known by her stage name Little Simz, is a British rapper, singer and actress. She rose to prominence with the independent release of her first three albums; ''A Curious Tale ...
(2019) *'' Kiwanuka'' by Michael Kiwanuka (2019) *'' 5'' by Sault (2019) *'' 7'' by Sault (2019) *''
Untitled (Black Is) ''Untitled (Black Is)'' is the third studio album by the British R&B musical group Sault, released on 19 June 2020 through the independent record label Forever Living Legends. The album has been met with positive critical reception. Release ...
'' by Sault (2020) *'' Untitled (Rise)'' by Sault (2020) *''Rose in the Dark'' by
Cleo Sol Cleopatra Zvezdana Nikolic (born 24 March 1991), better known by her stage name Cleo Sol, is a British singer-songwriter. Working closely with the producer Inflo, she has released two solo studio albums, ''Rose in the Dark'' (2020) and ''Mother'' ...
(2020) *''
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'' by Sault (2021) *''Mother'' by
Cleo Sol Cleopatra Zvezdana Nikolic (born 24 March 1991), better known by her stage name Cleo Sol, is a British singer-songwriter. Working closely with the producer Inflo, she has released two solo studio albums, ''Rose in the Dark'' (2020) and ''Mother'' ...
(2021) *''
Sometimes I Might Be Introvert ''Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'' is the fourth studio album by British rapper Little Simz, released on 3 September 2021 by Age 101 Music and AWAL. The album succeeds the Mercury Prize-nominated album '' Grey Area'', released in 2019, and the ...
'' by Little Simz (2021) *'' 30'' by
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(2021) *''
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'' by Sault (2022) *'' 10'' by Sault (2022) *'' AIIR'' by Sault (2022) *''
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'' by Sault (2022) *''
Today & Tomorrow ''Today & Tomorrow'' is the tenth studio album from British funk band Sault, one of five released for free via digital distribution on 1 November 2022 (along with '' 11'', ''AIIR'', ''Earth'', and '' Untitled (God)''). The download was ava ...
'' by Sault (2022) *'' 11'' by Sault (2022) *''
Untitled (God) ''Untitled (God)'' is the eleventh studio album from British funk band Sault, one of five released for free via digital distribution on 1 November 2022 (along with '' 11'', ''AIIR'', ''Earth'', and ''Today & Tomorrow''). The download was a ...
'' by Sault (2022) *'' No Thank You'' by
Little Simz Simbiatu "Simbi" Abisola Abiola Ajikawo (born 23 February 1994), better known by her stage name Little Simz, is a British rapper, singer and actress. She rose to prominence with the independent release of her first three albums; ''A Curious Tale ...
(2022)


Tracks


References

{{Authority control English songwriters Ivor Novello Award winners English record producers British hip hop record producers Musicians from London Black British musicians