Blu &amp; ExileBlu &amp; Exile Blu & Exile Blu & Exile are an American hip hop duo, formed in 2007, composed of rapper Blu and hip hop producer Exile. History. Blu and Exile first met in the mid-2000s while Blu was serving as a hype man for various hip hop groups including Slum Village, Platinum Pied Pipers, and Exile's own group, Emanon. He was personally introduced to Exile through Emanon's other member, Aloe Blacc. In 2007, Blu & Exile released their debut album, "Below the Heavens", which was described by "XXL" as "one of 2007's most celebrated hip-hop releases". In 2012, the duo released  their second album, "Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them". In 2017, the duo released "In the Beginning: Before the Heavens", deleted tracks from "Below the Heavens". Their next release, the True & Livin' EP was released May 24, 2019. On July 17, 2020, Blu & Exile released their third album, "" (or "Miles" for short), coinciding with the 13th anniversary of "Below the Heavens". Blu & Exile Blu & Exile are an American hip hop duo, formed in 2007, composed of rapper Blu and hip hop producer Exile. History. Blu and Exile first met in the mid-2000s while Blu was serving