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Aloe Blacc Biography

Birth Name:Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins

Birth Place:Laguna Beach, California, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Producer

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․"

Awards

  • 2019GMS Award-Best Song/Recording Created for Television: winner
  • 2019HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: nominated