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
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
When I started out, I wrote the songs, recorded the songs, mastered, mixed, did the artwork, made the packaging and did the distribution, all myself. Now I understand what everyone's jobs are, who is doing them right, and who isn't. Aloe Blacc artworkdistributionjob share on social
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
What do you actually need? Food, clothing and shelter. Everything else is entertainment. Aloe Blacc cltheentertainmentfood Change image and share on social
In hip-hop, I wasn't very focused on delivering a message. It was just a string of lines that didn't connect. What I wanted to do is write stories... and affect someone's emotions with that song. I think as a soul singer, I'm able to accomplish that. Aloe Blacc accomplishaffectconnect 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
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
America's biggest export is media and I think that's a positive thing. Aloe Blacc americabigexport 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
