Complex: When did you make "I Need A Dollar"? Aloe Blacc: I started writing the song when I was driving in L.A. in 2005. A lot of my songs come to me when I'm driving, 'cause there's so much traffic, ...

The singer-songwriter deftly makes social statements in a wide range of musical styles as part of his commitment to being an "artivist." Singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc calls himself an "artivist." ...

Aloe Blacc is on a mission to create unity with his new album. The R&B and soul singer-songwriter — known for major hits such as 'I Need A Dollar', 'The Man', and 'Wake Me Up' — released his sixth ...

Here's where Aloe Blacc finds inspiration and grace. ALOE BLACC: The African proverb that says, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DON'T GO ...

From the global hit “I Need A Dollar” to the genre-bending EDM classic “Wake Me Up,” Aloe Blacc has never been one to shy away from breaking norms and pushing musical boundaries. In his conversation ...

Barbecues, block parties, fireworks — it’s how many of us celebrate the Fourth of July. Yet for rising star Aloe Blacc, who is featured in the annual Philly 4th of July Jam starring The Roots, the ...