17 Facts About Aloe Blacc

Aloe Blacc is known for his guest performance on Avicii's 2013 single "Wake Me Up", which peaked on the charts in 22 countries, including in Australia and the UK.

Aloe Blacc was born Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III to Panamanian parents in southern California's Orange County.

Aloe Blacc launched his career as a solo artist in 2003, releasing two EPs and signing to Stones Throw Records in 2006, after label head Chris Manak heard him sing and immediately offered him a contract for the 2006 full-length Shine Through.

Also in 2009, while working on his second album, Aloe Blacc toured Europe and the United States with Emanon and collaborated with the Japanese hip hop producer Cradle on a project called Bee.

In 2006, Aloe Blacc attended Melbourne's Red Bull Music Academy.

In 2010, Aloe Blacc released Good Things on Stones Throw Records.

Shortly after the release of the record, Aloe Blacc signed with Simon Fuller's XIX Management.

In 2012, Aloe Blacc contributed vocals to the debut album by the French music project Roseaux, established by Emile Omar.

Aloe Blacc was introduced to Swedish DJ Avicii by Linkin Park's co-vocalist Mike Shinoda.

Aloe Blacc collaborated with Avicii on a track called "Liar Liar" that featured Blondfire.

Also in 2014, it was announced that Aloe Blacc would be the guest advisor for Adam Levine's team on season 6 of The Voice.

On May 5,2015, a sneak peek of Owl City's single "Verge", featuring Aloe Blacc, aired on ESPN's Draft Academy.

In February 2016, Aloe Blacc announced his contribution to the film Race, a song called "Let the Games Begin".

In 2016, Exile and Aloe Blacc released their first album as Emanon since 2005, titled Dystopia, which features guest rappers Blu and Cashus King.

In 2017, Aloe Blacc provided vocals for the Tiesto song "Carry You Home".

In March 2024, Aloe Blacc featured on an Afro tech remix of Ben E King's 1961 single "Stand By Me", titled "Darling", by South African DJ and record producer Shimza.

Aloe Blacc is actively involved in Malaria No More, a charity whose mission is to end malaria deaths through "engaging leaders, rallying the public, and delivering life-saving tools and education to families across Africa".