Aloe Blacc
Big Gigantic Announce New Album With Features From Aloe Blacc, GRiZ, More
Boulder, Colorado-based dance music duo Big Gigantic have announced their eighth studio album, Brighter Future 2, as well as a summer tour. The announcement is paired with the release of “Keep It Rising,” a collaboration with Grammy-nominated musician Aloe Blacc, who is perhaps best known in electronic dance music circles for his timeless vocals in Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.” This is the first time in more than a decade that the beloved electronic-funk duo and Aloe Blacc have released music together. The last time was Big Gigantic’s remix of Blacc’s “I Need a Dollar.” “Our ‘I Need A Dollar’ remix really kicked off our career,” said Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli in a press release shared with EDM.com. “So it...
Watch Aloe Blacc Sing “Wake Me Up” In Three Languages for Touching Tribute to Avicii
Four years after Avicii‘s tragic death, Aloe Blacc has shared a touching tribute to his longtime friend and creative collaborator. In remembrance of the late dance music legend, Blacc has released a video wherein he performs a “Universal Language” version of their collaborative mega-hit, “Wake Me Up.” Music often serves as a way for people separated by language barriers to communicate, so the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter performed his new version in three languages: Mandarin, Spanish and English. “Avicii’s music touched the world. Writing the lyrics and recording the vocals on ‘Wake Me Up’ was a transformative experience for me,” Blacc wrote in the caption of the video. “Everywhere I’ve been, no matter the country, music lovers and fans...
Gabry Ponte and Aloe Blacc—Legends Behind “Blue” and “Wake Me Up”—Join Forces for Intoxicating Dance-Pop Anthem, “Can’t Get Over You”
Italian DJ and producer Gabry Ponte has joined forces with Aloe Blacc—the Grammy-nominated vocalist behind the timeless Avicii treasure “Wake Me Up”—for an intoxicating dance-pop song. “Can’t Get Over You” hooks listeners with a catchy chorus complimented by a breezy house beat. While the track’s lyricism expresses a deep longing from person who is struggling to move on, its atmospheric soundscapes encourage movement and release. Caught between a state of melancholy and a sweeping romance, “Can’t Get Over You” exudes inner conflict courtesy of Blacc’s soulful vocals. The storyline is accented by the production prowess of Ponte, who incorporated bubbly synths and a catchy bassline in this electronic ea...
How Aloe Blacc Is Utilizing NFTs to Keep Avicii’s Legacy Alive
In the cutting-edge world of NFTs there’s almost no greater compliment than to call a piece “timeless.” In their perennial pursuit of value and utility, NFT creators and collectors alike constantly question what combination of creative and immutable qualities have the ability to leave a lasting impact. Given the feverish mainstream interest in the space, most NFT (non-fungible token) projects have borne little meaning beneath their superficial qualities. However, every once in awhile, a project with the organic confluence of superior design, noble intention, and historical relevance comes along. The rise in popularity of digital collectibles immediately grabbed Aloe Blacc‘s attention, and soon the Grammy-nominated artist became consumed with an idea that had t...
“He Changed My Life”: Aloe Blacc Remembers Avicii, Plays Unreleased Collabs
Since Avicii‘s tragic death in 2018, the music industry has been abuzz with not only a newfound focus on artist mental health, but also speculation surrounding the legendary artist’s unreleased library. Aloe Blacc, Avicii’s longtime friend and creative collaborator, recently gave fans the scoop on this storied discography during an annual tribute to the late producer on Instagram Live. Watch it in full here. The hourlong chat took place on April 20th, three years to the day of Avicii’s death. “Rather than be a day of mourning, I think we should honor the day in the way that Tim made an impression on our lives, which was to celebrate life—celebrate life with music,” Blacc reflected. Billboard reports that Blacc kicked off t...
Aloe Blacc Says Additional Collaborations With Avicii Are Pending Approval
In an interview with the Daily Star, Aloe Blacc referenced that he still has several unreleased collaborations and ideas that he started working on with Avicii—projects he hopes will eventually see the light of day. The powerhouse singer-songwriter behind two of Avicii’s biggest hits, “SOS” and “Wake Me Up,” has been vocal in years past about having several works with Avicii in progress. He indicated that he’s been in contact with Avicii’s team about the unreleased tracks in question, but they are ultimately still pending approval for official release. “I have a few tracks but I am not certain if his record label or family will release them,” Blacc told The Star‘s “Wired” column. “It’s really up ...
Watch the Music Video for Steve Aoki and Aloe Blacc’s New Motivational Anthem “My Way”
Reflecting on a year to forget, Steve Aoki and Aloe Blacc have teamed up for “My Way,” a motivational anthem that serves as a powerful reminder to stay positive during times of strife. Aoki eschewed the more electrifying aspects of his sound for the track, instead opting for a dance-pop arrangement. However, the uplifting song, which is the duo’s first official collaboration, is familiar territory for Blacc, whose bluesy vocals have long been admired in the EDM world. His soulful top-line in “My Way” urges listeners to take whatever fear they feel and spin it to their advantage in the name of fortitude. “I can make it through this / You can throw the world in my face / But the fear gives me life / And I swear ’til I die I’m gonna do it my w...
Kaskade, Major Lazer, More to Headline ABRACADABRA NYE Virtual Festival and #SaveOurStages Fundraiser
ABRACADABRA has announced its third and final digital festival of the year and it’s shaping up to be the biggest yet. Get ready to ring in 2021 with the 24-hour event, broadcasted live on AbracadabraTV from December 30th through January 1st. All proceeds—raised via voluntary viewer donations, brand partner donations and merch sales—will benefit #SaveOurStages. The festival will host over 50 hours of nonstop music and self-love experiences. The lineup is stacked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including John Legend, Kaskade, Major Lazer, Aloe Blacc, and ABRACADABRA co-founders BLOND:ISH. It will be hosted live from Miami by Hannah Rad, but can be accessed worldwide. Four hours each day will be dedicated to mental health workshops and welln...
Steve Aoki Announces Forthcoming Collaboration With Aloe Blacc
Steve Aoki has announced his latest high-profile collaborator, the Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc. Perhaps best known for his timeless work on Avicii‘s “Wake Me Up,” Aloe Blacc has crossed over into the dance music space with flying colors in recent years. He has appeared on tracks by David Guetta and MORTEN (“Never Be Alone”), Mesto (“Don’t Worry”), and Aeroplane and Purple Disco Machine (“Counting On Me”), among others. The renowned R&B, soul and pop artist again featured on an Avicii song in April 2019, when the track “SOS” was released. The single ultimately appeared on Avicii’s posthumous third studio album, Tim. Aoki announced the upcoming collaboration on T...
Aloe Blacc Reveals There are More Unreleased Collaborations Between Him and Avicii
Aloe Blacc was a collaborative force behind one of Avicii‘s greatest hits, “Wake Me Up,” as well as “SOS” from the late EDM great’s posthumous album Tim. In a new interview with German publication Brigitte, the Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter was asked to recount his time spent with his late colleague and provided some intriguing insights. Aloe Blacc revealed that he learned of Avicii’s intent to extend “SOS” to him as a collaboration based on the legendary dance music producer’s notes. The written notes were discovered and kept by Avicii’s family and label. Aloe Blacc said he was honored to have the opportunity to help continue Avicii’s legacy, but described the recording process of “SOS”...
Aloe Blacc Writes Soul-Saving Anthems for Troubled Times on All Love Everything
Aloe Blacc could’ve never predicted the rough new world his album, All Love Everything, would be born into when it drops Oct. 2. The prescient themes that are reflected throughout the album were recorded prior to 2020’s chaotic twists and turns. In the troubled times of COVID-19 and racial violence and unrest, Blacc’s soulful songs about togetherness and family feel like a sorely needed life raft helping us keep a grip on the things that matter most. Blacc, who is best known for both 2010’s “I Need a Dollar” and for his vocals on Avicii’s 2013 international EDM anthem “Wake Me Up!” is back with his first proper solo album of new material in seven years. Recently, we spoke with Blacc about the art of writing timelessly heartfelt anthems, embracing fatherhood as a songwriter and his dedicati...
Aloe Blacc Drops New Single ‘My Way,’ Announces First Album in 7 Years
Aloe Blacc’s seven-year wait since his Billboard-charting, major-label debut gave him time to become more than just “The Man.” The soul singer returned Friday with his latest single “My Way,” a stripped-back motivational ode to making it through any challenge. The choir-filled track, produced by Jonas Jeberg (“High Hopes”), follows Blacc’s February comeback single “I Do” and, as the singer hopes, will give fans some much-needed inspiration. “My goal was to make sure when you hear ‘My Way,’ that you feel you are part of the song, the fight and spirit of self-determination,” Blacc says. “The lyrics tell about not having it easy, not having support, but finding the way to be your own support, believing in yourself, going for your goals and living your dreams. My wish is that it motivates them...
