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".  They are currently touring in support of their 5th studio album, Time Heals Everything.