Salsa, classic rock, soul music, jazz... all of that was a part of my education in making hip-hop music. Aloe Blacc classiceducationhip Change image and share on social
I think a lot of self-identity and inner-personal development is hampered by consumerism and capitalism because we see ourselves as a reflection of the TV, rather than as a reflection of the people who are around us, truly. Aloe Blacc capitalismconsumerismdevelopment share on social
I felt I had an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of great soul musicians of the past, who made a lot of social and political commentary through their music. Aloe Blacc commentaryfeltfollow Change image and share on social
In school, I studied psychology, linguistics, neuroscience. I understand that there is a real lack of respect for the brain. Aloe Blacc brainlacklinguistic Change image and share on social
Hip-hop educated me about other forms of music, because it sampled from all different styles. Aloe Blacc educateformhip Change image and share on social
I've become more introverted as I've got older. I used to be an outgoing person who joked around a lot, but as the amount of energy I expend by sharing my music has increased, I like to balance it by spending time by myself and recuperating. Aloe Blacc amountbalanceenergy share on social
We live in an era of consumerism and it's all about desire-based consumerism and it has nothing to do with things we actually need. Aloe Blacc baseconsumerismdesire Change image and share on social
Industry executives sacrificed art for what sells and mega-stars now saturate the market with the same tired lyrics. Aloe Blacc artexecutiveindustry Change image and share on social
