Aloe Blacc

Birth Name:

Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins

Birth Place:

Laguna Beach, California, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Producer

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: "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․"
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․"
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․"

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