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Aloe Blacc
Hip Hop / Soul / R&B

"Sometimes you gotta let your soul shine..."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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   Aloe Blacc: General Info
Member Since11/5/2004
Band Websitealoeblacc.com - aloeblacc.fr
Band Members
InfluencesHip Hop, Jazz, Salsa, Soul, Funk, R&B, Folk, Rock, Roots Reggea, Dancehall, Calipso, Classical and Symphonic, Alternative...the list goes on.
Sounds Like

Record LabelStones Throw
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Aloe Blacc

SHINE THROUGH (CD)
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with a bonus 45 ...
Hiphopsite | Turntablelab | Sandbox

Free MP3 & Podcast ...
www.stonesthrow.com/aloeblacc


Simply stated, I'm a musician. I have produced music in many genres from country and folk to hip-hop and dancehall. Whatever I make depends on what instrument I choose to pick up at the time; the guitar usually brings something alternative out, while the keys direct me to a more soulful composition. Most times I just make some banging hip hop. Check out the sites below and let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Aloe Blacc: aloeblacc.com | Aloe Blacc France: aloeblacc.fr | stonesthrow.com/aloeblacc
Emanon: emanoncrew.com | djexile.com
Myspace: Emanon | Nathaniel | Lil' Mike & The Tunes | The Breakdown


BIO

So Cal native Aloe Blacc began his recording career as an MC back in 1995, when he joined up with hip-hop producer Exile to form the mainstay indie rap group, Emanon. A few years later, Aloe would stow away on a Lootpack European tour and become fast friends with Oh No a relationship which led to many fruitful collaborations as a solo artist.

These days, Aloe Blacc has evolved into a true Renaissance man dubbed the indie R. Kelly by online retailer Turntable Lab. Recordings like his Latin cover of John Legends Ordinary People prove that not only can this multi-instrumentalist produce, rap and sing but he can flip it in Spanish, too. With an amazingly broad set of influences ranging widely from the acoustic guitar stylings of folk artist Cat Stevens, to the soul-stirring sounds of the Negro Spirituals, Aloe prides himself on the spectrum of his musical roots. His sound often forays into the digital R&B realm, but always grooves with a tinge of Latin and the pulse of hip-hop.


NPR.org, July 10, 2006
As a singer, rapper, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Blacc is a similarly inventive experimenter, defying easy categorization on "Nascimento," which begins as an aria and concludes as broken-beat hip-hop. Thematically, Blacc uses the song's literal meaning -- which in Portuguese translates to "birth" -- as a launching pad for pondering the joyous anxiety of exploring a physical relationship. READ MORE


WASHINGTON POST "Singles File," July 19, 2006
If you thought John Legend's bare-bones ballad "Ordinary People" sounded too ordinary, try Aloe Blacc's cover version. Singing in Spanish, the Los Angeles crooner gives the tune a spry Latin twist. Aloe Blacc: "Gente Ordinaria"



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"MAMA HOLD MY HAND" Song on Napter | Video on MySpace


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Aloe Blacc's Friends Comments
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J-Logic





Jun 25 2008 4:28 PM

SL-VICTOR.jpg..
this is y plei is hawt





May 31 2008 1:32 PM

i'm so disappointed that i'm just now hearing the "i'm beautiful" track... it's lovely :) i've been missing out!
LindsayAngela ;D!!!





Jun 2 2008 2:45 AM

Listening to your song "I'm Beautiful" is one of thee best things I've ever done. Thank you so much Aloe Blacc. You don't know what you've done for me.
faty





Jun 4 2008 4:07 PM

i love your sound! un beso desde Barcelona.
JOhNNy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)





Jun 8 2008 11:36 PM

You have so much talent man,I listen to your music for healing,chilllin either way It takes me to a special place in my Spirit making me stronger and wiser.
Thanks and if you ever come to Ohio or Michigan I'll be there!God Bless You and Yours!
Eastoar





Jun 10 2008 4:08 AM

Aloe, are you coming in paris around your date in London???

Yann
Mark





Jun 11 2008 10:05 PM

Thanks for the add man! Really feelin that Bailar joint
Nieve





Jun 15 2008 11:22 AM

Yo Aloe! it was great making music with you, you definitely have some magic on the mic...Peace homie!
Quique Cruz "El Terrible"





Jun 15 2008 1:12 PM

Wattup Thug Crooner <--spell check)!!!
I c ya!!!
1Luv




Ms.Chickee





Jun 16 2008 10:09 AM

A Man I wish you a Blessed Week!
BTW LA is Awesome!!! LOVE IT!
J Tait!! DWELE ALBUM OUT TUESDAY JUNE 24TH!





Jun 12 2008 1:12 PM

hey i jus seen you in the guitar center magazine..keep on doin ya thang thizzle homie..great music..j tait/dwele's bground singer
TEAMIR MUSIC





Jun 15 2008 1:35 AM

ZACKEY FORCE FUNK





May 22 2008 6:18 AM

thanx for the add...ben jammin out to your frequencies for quite awhile....
...thanx again!...........z
+Panamami+





May 20 2008 1:38 PM

The Do Over..donde quiero pasar mis dias con mi gente panamena...!
Frank Fontaine





May 16 2008 4:38 PM

Alright LOE, when we gonna' do that thang' and make some music brother...??? Blessings to you yo...

FRANK FONTAINE: Wisdom Rising
Frank Fontaine-Tenor
John Beasley-Piano
Robert Hurst-Bass
Marvin "Smitty" Smith-Drums
Dr.Best





May 20 2008 12:18 PM

hey,
thanks for your add and greetings from germany! :-)

doc best
Jays





May 17 2008 6:32 AM

Dropping By To Say Hello!
Have A Great Weekend.
Jenna.
godzilla sound





May 19 2008 7:18 AM

never forgett how powerfull and soulfull was your live here in Bolognha...thanx fi all and mainly for the "i'm beatyfull" lyrics
Alex





May 19 2008 8:50 PM

I am dying for new Emanon beats O_O
KARiM





May 20 2008 9:45 AM

Hey Aloe Blacc....

I love your sound man!!! DAMN!! it..s some good instuments you have in youre instrumental...I love it man!!

Hope we can stay in touch!!

Karim, Norway
Verushka





May 13 2008 7:29 AM

aloe,
mi amor, how are you darlin?
what u ve been up 2?
holla
vero vero
Please, just call me Groove.





May 14 2008 12:27 AM

Thanks for the add! I truly enjoy the sounds you produce! Please keep it up! Maybe we could colab.
one day! Wishful thinking, pues, adios y gracias!
Sofie





May 11 2008 12:59 AM

Reading about the Do-Over sundays makes me wanna move to LA :)
I know that some day I will get to join in on the good times... Till then I'll just enjoy the sun in Cph.

How are you by the way? It's been a minute. Hopefully all is well on your side.... And hopefully I'll see you around some time soon.

have a beautiful sunday...
Knus,
sofie
freshtina





May 11 2008 1:58 AM

u fresh.
Lori a.k.a. Psyke





May 11 2008 12:04 PM

thanks 4 the add!!!you're a great musicians!!
Trek Life: hosting Nas’ release party 7/18





May 11 2008 12:14 PM

THUG CROOOOOONNNEEEEEEEERRRR!!!!!!
DEEP ROOTED





May 11 2008 10:49 PM

ALOE !!!!
Emil NuTron 4 NuTroniq Productions





May 12 2008 9:37 AM

Thank u 4 keeping it raw
System Zion





May 12 2008 11:35 AM

onelOve
Beth





May 12 2008 2:09 PM

I can't stop listening to your music!
Find A Way is my new theme song for life.
Peace...
$hania D. is Di Bees Knees♡♡♡♡





May 12 2008 2:29 PM

shine... i c u
XCRYPT





May 9 2008 7:21 AM

thanks 4 D add!!!
Mr. Aloe
many compliments "shine through" is amazing!!!
voice of (...)





May 10 2008 5:45 PM

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thank you for being my friend.
if i had a girlfriend,
she'd love your music, too.
EXPLOSIONS





May 5 2008 3:16 AM

thanks for the add!
love your music!
peace!
WILLIAM MORRIS





May 5 2008 8:03 PM

"Thug Crooner" huh? I saw that jawn and I couldn't stop laughing!
Uneek





May 5 2008 10:48 PM

This may sound crazy but were you on "Miss Rap Supreme"? I swear this guy on there this week looked and sounded just like you.
MsMerising





May 6 2008 11:37 AM

I just saw you on as the "Outlaw R&B Singer" on VH1 lol

"..you smell like hot dog water..."

lmao...good to see your "aloicious" humor on the small screen...

Peace!
eyez





May 6 2008 1:37 PM

Yo Blacc, you r one of the dopest all around artists I've heard in all my 30 years of listening to soul, jazz, hiphop, reggae and more. Please find a way to make a show out in Tampa/St. Pete Florida..We need this culture out here...Bless Up!!
TRIPLE7SON





May 6 2008 2:46 PM

What up Aloe...Are you the alias thug crooner that I just saw on Mc Serch's show on vh1??I thought I just saw you on there,I was thinking to myself is that Aloe it looked and sounded like you???That was some funny ishh!...
NEL$INO BÖ$TËIRA *@&#$%!86 SEIZE THE DAY...