In school, I studied psychology, linguistics, neuroscience. I understand that there is a real lack of respect for the brain.
Aloe BlaccIn 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 BlaccI 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 BlaccWe 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 BlaccIf I had to pick one social action I could encourage all my friends, family and fans to do, it would be to teach a child. One, to educate them about good music, but two, because that kind of relationship helps build a bond. When you share music with somebody, that then becomes your link to them. Music is what connects a lot of us, over borders.
Aloe Blacc