Aloe Blacc Biography

Fast Facts

• Became involved with the Malaria No More charity, which seeks to eliminate malaria deaths in Africa
• Was nominated for Best International Breakthrough Act and Best International Male Soul Artist at the 2012 Brit Awards
• Won the 2011 Worker's Voice Award for Best Song for Listening with "I Need A Dollar․"
• Graduated from the University of Southern California in 2001
• In high school, he formed an indie hip-hop duo with DJ Exile called Emanon that gained cult popularity in Los Angeles
• Started writing rap lyrics when he was 9 years old
• Quote: "What it comes down to in my songwriting is trying to tell the story of the underdog and all the obstacles they have to overcome in this life․"
• Quote: "After working with so many different styles of music over the years, I've found this place somewhere between folk and soul that feels really true to my vision․"
• A singer, songwriter, rapper and musician, he is best known for the singles "I Need a Dollar" and "The Man" and for writing and singing on Avicii's "Wake Me Up․"
• Released such solo albums as "Shine Through," "Good Things" and "Lift Your Spirit․"