Aloe Blacc

About

Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III, known professionally as Aloe Blacc, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer born on January 7, 1979. He gained international recognition through his guest performance on Avicii's 2013 single "Wake Me Up", which topped the charts in 22 countries including Australia and the UK. As a lead artist, Aloe Blacc has released several successful singles, most notably "I Need a Dollar" and "The Man", with the latter reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. Beyond his solo career, he is also a member of the hip hop duo Emanon, performing alongside American record producer Exile.