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Aloe Blacc

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Aloe Blacc

Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III (born January 7, 1979), known professionally as Aloe Blacc ( ), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He is known for his guest performance on Avicii's 2013 single "Wake Me Up", which topped the charts in 22 countries, including in Australia and the UK. As a lead artist, he is known for his singles "I Need a Dollar" and "The Man", the latter of which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Aside from his solo career, Aloe Blacc is also a member of the hip hop duo Emanon, alongside American record producer Exile.

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Born
Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III (1979-01-07) January 7, 1979 (age 46)Laguna Hills, California, U.S.
Genres
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Occupations
Singer songwriter rapper record producer
Instrument
Vocals
Works
Aloe Blacc discography
Years active
1995–present
Labels
Stones Throw Goontrax XIX Recordings Interscope Dirty Science Shaman Work
Member of
Emanon
Spouse
mw- Maya Jupiter (m. 2010)
Children
2
Website
www.aloeblacc.com

Tables

· Awards › Brit Award
2012
Aloe Blacc
Role(s)
Best International Breakthrough Act
Notes
Nominated
Best International Male Solo Artist
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2012
Aloe Blacc
Best International Breakthrough Act
Nominated
Best International Male Solo Artist
Nominated
· Awards › Grammy Award
2015
Lift Your Spirit
Role(s)
Best R&B Album
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2015
Lift Your Spirit
Best R&B Album
Nominated

References

  1. Cleveland.com
    https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/01/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-january-7-2023-includes-celebrities-nicolas-cage-kenny-loggins.html
  2. August 28, 2013
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/how-avicii-helped-aloe-blacc-wake-up-and-break-out-20130828
  3. September 5, 2013
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130908090348/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1713533/avicii-wake-me-up.jhtml
  4. October 24, 2013
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201609/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/23/aloe-blacc-ndlon-vid-idUSnPnLA170v7+160+PRN20131023
  5. August 20, 2012
    http://www.complex.com/music/2012/08/interview-aloe-blacc-new-album-touring-rap
  6. September 28, 2010
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201653/http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/2010/09/aloe_blacc_interview.php
  7. September 17, 2010
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131030103816/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1599/title.underground-report-aloe-blacc-exile
  8. November 14, 2010
    https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-ca-rappers-singers-20101114-story.html
  9. "Emanon – Acid 9"
    http://www.discogs.com/Emanon-Acid-Nine-EP/release/793864
  10. Discogs
    https://www.discogs.com/artist/191199-Jazz-Liberatorz
  11. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBwvgoxBWHw
  12. December 15, 2006
    https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9713-shine-through/
  13. July 10, 2006
    https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5541631
  14. October 9, 2010
    http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=76896512
  15. Discogs
    https://www.discogs.com/Bee-Open-Your-Mind/release/2116653
  16. www.redbullmusicacademy.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160418205543/http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/about/alumni
  17. April 5, 2010
    http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/04/05/aloe-blacc-need-dollar-video/
  18. 2013
    http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/nielsen-solutions/audience-measurement.html
  19. September 24, 2010
    https://www.nme.com/reviews/aloe-blacc/11580
  20. September 27, 2010
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/jxvh
  21. September 9, 2010
    http://www.spin.com/reviews/aloe-blacc-good-things-stones-throw/
  22. December 2, 2010
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/12/72-hours.html
  23. November 24, 2011
    http://www.completemusicupdate.com/article/fuller-company-forms-label-with-sony
  24. www.northseajazz.com
    https://www.northseajazz.com/en/program/2012/sunday-8-july/15965-aloe-blacc-the-grand-scheme/
  25. North Sea Jazz 2012 – Interview Aloe Blacc
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI2xY6vhn1E
  26. October 24, 2013
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/24/avicii-mixes-edm-country-dance-dj-miami
  27. 2013
    http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/john-ehmann-123.htm
  28. September 25, 2013
    http://globalgrind.com/2013/09/25/aloe-blacc-pharrell-produced-love-is-the-answer-new-music/
  29. The Music
    https://themusic.com.au/features/aloe-blacc-bryget-chrisfield/hiiSmJuanZw/
  30. Aloe Blacc: Wake Me Up (2013) at IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10927834/
  31. October 23, 2013
    http://americasvoiceonline.org/blog/must-watch-wake-me-up-featuring-aloe-blacc-and-dreamer-hareth-andrade
  32. October 23, 2013
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201340/http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/10/23/5332883/aloe-blacc-teams-with-ndlon-abc.html
  33. August 20, 2013
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150923004427/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/aloe-blacc-to-release-lift-your-spirit-in-early-2014/10690847
  34. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b043hk0l
  35. "Aloe Blacc releases world cup anthem", mtv.co.uk; accessed September 26, 2014.
    https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vrmf0y/aloe-blacc-releases-world-cup-anthem-the-world-is-ours
  36. "Drumroll please...@adamlevine's Season 6 advisor is the talented @aloeblacc! RT to welcome him to #TheVoice fam"
    https://x.com/NBCTheVoice/status/433040563349118977
  37. Twitter
    https://twitter.com/ESPNMusic/status/595649198063771648
  38. Okayplayer
    https://www.okayplayer.com/audio/aloe-blacc-returns-to-hip-hop-roots-on-new-emanon-album-dystopia-with-exile.html
  39. The Dirty Science
    http://thedirtyscience.com/dirty-news/emanon-dystopia/
  40. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7981782/tiesto-carry-you-home-aloe-blacc-stargate-listen
  41. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8457636/edc-las-vegas-2018-surprise-guests
  42. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8506512/avicii-sos-aloe-blacc
  43. Gagasi World
    https://gagasiworld.co.za/shimza-and-aloe-blacc-join-forces-to-present-darling/
  44. Classic Rock
    https://www.loudersound.com/news/aloe-blacc-black-hole-sun
  45. SPIN
    https://www.spin.com/2024/05/aloe-blacc-tackles-soundgarden-no-doubt-on-covers-ep-series/
  46. 2013
    http://www.malarianomore.org/
  47. April 19, 2012
    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/aloe-blacc/my-journey-of-discovery-i_1_b_1437111.html
  48. "Who is Aloe Blacc? You already know him"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140330063457/http://www.chicagonow.com/music-mom/2014/03/who-is-aloe-blacc-you-already-know-him/
  49. "Aloe Blacc, headlining Musikfest, is waking up listeners"
    https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-ent-aloe-blacc-musikfest-bethlehem-20170731-story.html
  50. 2013
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201524/http://www.brits.co.uk/artist/aloe-blacc
  51. 2011
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111123164134/http://www.bet.com/shows/soul-train-awards/2011/nominees/centric-award.html
  52. November 28, 2011
    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/wyatt-closs/2011-workers-voice-awards_b_1116466.html
  53. "Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards"
    https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/beyonce-jay-z-lead-2014-bet-awards-6084917/
  54. Radio Times
    https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-08-03/who-covers-beatles-songs-in-netflixs-new-series-beat-bugs/
  55. Washington Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2017/10/04/blackish-gives-a-powerful-history-lesson-with-nods-to-hamilton-and-schoolhouse-rock/?noredirect=on
  56. nbc.com
    https://www.nbc.com/songland/video/aloe-blacc-fast-furious-presents-hobbs-shaw/3979958
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