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| '''Aloe Blacc''' is an ] ] ]. | '''Aloe Blacc''' is an ] ] ] and musician. | ||
| His first album, ] was released by ] in 2006.{{Fact|date=December 2006}} | His first album, ] was released by ] in 2006.{{Fact|date=December 2006}} | ||
| ==History== | |||
| Born Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III in ] to ] parents. | |||
| ==Musical Style== | ==Musical Style== | ||
| His has been referred to as "the indie ]" by online music retailer ]. | His has been referred to as "the indie ]" by online music retailer ]. | ||
| His music is notable for combining several divergent styles. |
His music is notable for combining several divergent styles. For example, his debut album featured elements of ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| Due to his bi-lingual upbringing (he is fluent in ]), he famously covered the ] hit '''Ordinary People''' - entitled '''Gente Ordinaria'''. |
Due to his bi-lingual upbringing (he is fluent in ]), he famously covered the ] hit '''Ordinary People''' - entitled '''Gente Ordinaria'''. | ||
| Aloe Blacc frequently colloborate with fellow Stones Throw artists such as ]. | Aloe Blacc frequently colloborate with fellow Stones Throw artists such as ]. | ||
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| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| ==Emanon (with ])== | |||
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| ==Aloe Blacc== | |||
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| Origin | California, USA |
| Years active | 2004 – Present |
Aloe Blacc is an American soul singer and musician.
His first album, Shine Through was released by Stones Throw Records in 2006.
History
Born Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III in 1979 to Panamanian parents.
Musical Style
His has been referred to as "the indie R. Kelly" by online music retailer Turntable Lab.
His music is notable for combining several divergent styles. For example, his debut album featured elements of R&B, jazz, soul, and hip hop.
Due to his bi-lingual upbringing (he is fluent in Spanish), he famously covered the John Legend hit Ordinary People - entitled Gente Ordinaria.
Aloe Blacc frequently colloborate with fellow Stones Throw artists such as Dudley Perkins.
Discography
Emanon (with DJ Exile)
- Imaginary Friends (?)
- The Waiting Room (?)
Aloe Blacc
- Shine Through (2006)
References
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