It’s no surprise to us when composers within our libraries hit it big.  Aloe Blacc, also known as Nathaniel Dawkins around these parts, is enjoying worldwide success with his latest release Good Things.  Last December he made his television debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon performing his hit “I Need A Dollar” backed by soulful Hip Hop legends and Jimmy Fallon house band The Roots (?uestlove – abnormally amazing drummer or inhuman alien from Planet Funk?  Discuss).

Aloe’s penchant for soulful and funky melodies was well documented on his recent Conan O’Brien appearance:

It is important to note that Aloe has some serious Hip Hop chops.  Talk about versatile!  Check out his composition skillz and vocal performance on his latest production music CD Integration‘s Hip Hop One: Spectrum:

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He also rocks a romantic candle light dinner soundtrack.  Just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Check out this smooth R&B ballad from the Source In Sync Music Library:

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Congratulations, Aloe!  May you continue to have the big success you deserve!