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Fans of James Blake may have a new album by spring, as the British singer-producer says he's "about 70% done" with his third studio album.

"I'm working hard and doing my best," he said in a new interview with Miami New Times. "I'm aware that people want to hear this record, so I'm not being complacent."

Blake is set to perform next month in Miami, where he noted he'll probably be debuting new tracks from the record. "We still have about five months before the record comes out," he said.

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He's also hoping to have a collaboration with Kanye West finished in time to make the album. "We haven't done a great deal of work in the same room yet, but we've done a few things ... It looks like we should be able to get something done. I know that there's a specific song I would like him to be on, and if he can do that by the time my record comes out, that would be fantastic."