Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III, or Aloe Blacc, is an American soul artist, musician, and vocalist. Blacc began playing the trumpet from elementary school and continued through high school. While attending University of Southern California, he continued his musical quest, learning how to play the piano and guitar. After a short stint in the corporate world, Blacc focused solely on his music. His first hit single, "I Need a Dollar", reached the Top 10 in the U.K. and was featured in the HBO series How to Make It in America. Blacc later followed with his most popular song "Wake Me Up", a collaboaration with Avicii.
Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III, or Aloe Blacc, is an American soul artist, musician, and vocalist. Blacc began playing the trumpet from elementary school and continued through high school. While attending University of Southern California, he continued his musical quest, learning how to play the piano and guitar. After a short stint in the corporate world, Blacc focused solely on his music. His first hit single, "I Need a Dollar", reached the Top 10 in the U.K. and was featured in the HBO series How to Make It in America. Blacc later followed with his most popular song "Wake Me Up", a collaboaration with Avicii.
