Music, especially as an adolescent, helps to build identity because that's when people start developing a sense of self. You can kind of tell based on what music a person listens to what kind of person they'll be pretty much for the rest of their life. Aloe Blacc adolescentbasebuild 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
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
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
We develop social systems for the handicapped, but when you're handicapped in your mind, society doesn't handle those situations well. I think we don't recognize or acknowledge the power of messages and how deeply affected we all are by the messages we receive from the media. Aloe Blacc acknowledgeaffectdeeply 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
Music critics think of lyrics first and don't consider melody but so many songs are lyrically depressing but musically great, and that's why they become classics. Aloe Blacc classiccriticdepress Change image and share on social
