CV

Contacts

Louis Harbottle (Blessxiv)
Music Producer · Artist · Engineer
South London, UK
Email: blessxiv@outlook.com
Website: Blessxiv.com
Latest Release – ‘2024’: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blessxiv/2024-3

Professional Summary

  • 3+ years training in Rap/MC and contemporary music production resulting in a BA Creative Industries Futures.
  • Multitrack recording, mixing, and mastering across a variety of genres.
  • Experience with live performance and recording of full bands and solo artists.
  • Technically proficient with industry-standard studio gear: NEVE, LA-2A, 1176, and PULTEQ.
  • Skilled in visual editing, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Good experience in long term creative project development from concept to release.
  • Collaborative and detail-driven production.

Work Experience / Discography

Releases 
  • 2024 / Bait (Single, Feb 2025) – Written, produced, and performed by Blessxiv
  • No Slippin (Single, May 2025) – Mixed for G Racky, upcoming release*
  • Source (Single, May 2025) – Produced and performed, upcoming release*
*Available on all DSPs late May.
Visual Media
  • Music videos for 2024 and Bait
    • Shot using unorthodox consumer tech.
    • Edited in Premiere Pro, in collaboration with the Youth Music Awards video editor.

Biography

Louis Harbottle, (Blessxiv), is a South London-based rapper, producer and artist inspired by Hip-Hop, R&B and Electronic music. Often found outside, he credits his love of nature for his output, forming fresh and evocative music with focus on organic textures and ambience.
Producing entirely on a Mac and trackpad, Bless takes a contemporary approach when creating live music, with his distinctive instrumentals driven by loose drum rhythms and analogue sampling. Passionate about the relationship between sound, story, and identity, he is developing his portfolio as an Executive Producer, overseeing creative direction across musical and visual domains whilst prioritising cohesion and authenticity.

Skills

  • DAWs: Logic Pro, Ableton Live Suite
  • Engineering: Mixing, Mastering, Multitrack Recording
  • Visual Media: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Studio Equipment: NEVE, LA-2A, 1176, PULTEQ
  • Live Support: Performance, Backline Setup, Event Coordination
  • Music festivals: Set up and managed a small food business at local music festivals.

Education

BA (Hons) in Creative Industries Futures – Rap/MC Specialism (Graduating Summer 2025)
  • Training in production, engineering, and performance.
A-Levels
  • Music (Distinction), Psychology, Business.
GCSEs
  • All subjects passed, with four Grade 8 achievements.

Testimonials

  • As an artist who’s worked with different engineers, I often find that some are difficult to work with when explaining creativity and trying to explore new concepts. When working with Louis this was different as he holds deep understanding of creative vision giving great output while still accepting and helping me stay authentic as an artist.

    J’Quan- Rapper/ collaborator

  • "Ive worked with Louis in the studio many times and his work flow is one of the best I’ve seen. The way he takes leadership skills and implements it without being bossy works well and helps artists get the best result."

    Jean Luc- Producer

  • “Blessxiv is a hard working musician, he never gives up. He is a rapper that is versatile with his flow and as a producer he is always experimenting with what he can make bringing a unique style with the beats he produces.”

    G Racky- Rapper

  • “Being Blessxiv's manager is more than an artist- manager relationship, he pays attention to detail and ensures any music he works on is a carefully curated experience that is always approached with a deep passion, while also caring for his peers."

    Hassan Zaigham- manager