Aloe Blacc at Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

"optimistic, effervescent... a new sort of soul artist" - PitchforkGrammy-nominated Aloe Blacc has long been a voice for the people. He is a globally recognized singer, songwriter, and changemaker whose music uplifts, empowers, and unites. Best known for genre-defying anthems, Blacc continues to inspire through sound and purpose. Hits include the international smash “Wake Me Up” with Avicii, anthemic “The Man”, and the timeless “I Need A Dollar”. He was honored as one of Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 in 2024. Here, this is in recognition of his influential work at the intersection of music and social impact.Now in 2025, Aloe Blacc returns with his most mission-driven work to date: a new full-length album titled Stand Together...

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"optimistic, effervescent... a new sort of soul artist" - PitchforkGrammy-nominated Aloe Blacc has long been a voice for the people. He is a globally recognized singer, songwriter, and changemaker whose music uplifts, empowers, and unites. Best known for genre-defying anthems, Blacc continues to inspire through sound and purpose. Hits include the international smash “Wake Me Up” with Avicii, anthemic “The Man”, and the timeless “I Need A Dollar”. He was honored as one of Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 in 2024. Here, this is in recognition of his influential work at the intersection of music and social impact.Now in 2025, Aloe Blacc returns with his most mission-driven work to date: a new full-length album titled Stand Together. Featuring standout singles “Don’t Go Alone” and “One Good Thing,” the album draws deep inspiration from real-life stories. For example, nonprofit founders, humanitarians, and everyday heroes dedicated to making lasting change in their communities. Stand Together is both a celebration and a call to action, with Blacc’s signature soul and sincerity woven into every note.Following the album’s release, Aloe is back on the global stage, embarking on a sweeping tour across the U.S. and Europe. The run kicked off with a sold-out residency at New York’s legendary Blue Note and will continue spanning festivals and venues through October 2025.This October also marks a milestone in Aloe’s career: the fifteen-year anniversary of his breakthrough album Good Things. The album and its iconic single “I Need A Dollar” remains a rallying cry for working people everywhere. With powerful new music, renewed purpose, and a vital, vibrant voice, Blacc stands at the center of culture and conscience. Here, he reminds the world that one good song really can change everything.

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