I continue to write songs that are topically related to social, political and economic issues of our time, but I also recognize that onstage, I have a lot of fun and audiences have a lot of fun, so I’m trying to package the messages in music and sounds that are fun to perform and fun to listen to. Aloe Blacc Read Quote
In school, I studied psychology, linguistics, neuroscience. I understand that there is a real lack of respect for the brain. Aloe Blacc Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
Salsa, classic rock, soul music, jazz… all of that was a part of my education in making hip-hop music. Aloe Blacc Read Quote
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 Read Quote
What do you actually need? Food, clothing and shelter. Everything else is entertainment. Aloe Blacc Read Quote
