Ever wondered how a kid from Laguna Hills, California, grows up to write chart-topping hits like "Wake Me Up" and "I Need a Dollar"? In this episode of Hawke Talk, I chat with Aloe Blacc, the renowned musician known for his contributions to hip-hop and soul. Aloe walks me through his origin story, growing up in Laguna Hills, California, and how his early passion for music began to take shape. He shares how his family, especially his parents, played a crucial role in supporting his dreams and the pivotal moments that set his career in motion.

Aloe reminisces about starting to write rap songs at just nine years old, which eventually lead to his fame with hits like "I Need a Dollar" and "Wake Me Up." Throughout our conversation, Aloe's perseverance stands out as his importance on family and balancing personal fulfillment and professional success. It is an inspiring discussion that highlights his musical journey and the values guiding him along the way.

Tune in now to catch this inspiring conversation and hear more about Aloe's journey firsthand!

In this episode:

(00:28) Aloe Blacc's early life

(05:50) Hobby vs. career

(11:52) Transition to music full-time

(15:15) Optimism about the future

(24:05) Signing with Interscope

(30:44) Creating Wake Me Up

(33:01) Early reception of Wake Me Up

(34:06) Understanding the market

(36:41) Touring with Bruno Mars

(38:30) Shifting priorities

(40:06) Instilling values in children

(41:01) Deciding to stay home

(42:10) Understanding Success

(42:50) Aloe Blacc's new venture

(43:39) Meijer Inc: A drug discovery company

(44:58) Inspiration behind the company

(46:34) Research and development journey

(47:52) Cancer treatment focus

(49:55) Advice for pursuing dreams

(52:17) Closing thoughts

Hawke Media

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About Our Guest

Aloe Blacc is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur known for his hit singles like "I Need a Dollar" and "The Man." With a diverse career that spans genres such as hip-hop, soul, and folk, he has collaborated with various artists, including Avicii, on the global hit "Wake Me Up." In addition to his music career, Blacc is involved in philanthropy and business, notably working in biotech with his company Meijer Inc., which is focused on innovative health solutions. He is also recognized for his advocacy in education and social justice.

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Ever wondered how a kid from Laguna Hills, California, grows up to write chart-topping hits like "Wake Me Up" and "I Need a Dollar"? In this episode of Hawke Talk, I chat with Aloe Blacc, the renowned musician known for his contributions to hip-hop and soul. Aloe walks me through his origin story, growing up in Laguna Hills, California, and how his early passion for music began to take shape. He shares how his family, especially his parents, played a crucial role in supporting his dreams and the pivotal moments that set his career in motion.

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Did you know Proxima Centauri is only 4.24 light-years away, yet would take tens of thousands of years to reach with current technology? In this insightful episode, I got to sit down with Avi Loeb, a renowned astrophysicist and Harvard professor. Avi shares his incredible journey, from his days as a curious kid in Israel to becoming a leading figure in astrophysics. He talks about his early love for philosophy, how he transitioned into physics, and even his work on the Strategic Defense Initiative.

We discussed his groundbreaking research in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including the fascinating Galileo Project, which aims to find physical evidence of alien technology. Throughout our conversation, Avi emphasizes the importance of staying curious and open-minded, and the profound implications that discovering extraterrestrial life could have on humanity.

Tune in to this captivating episode of Hawke Talk with Avi Loeb to uncover the mysteries of the universe and the search for extraterrestrial life.

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction to the podcast

(02:12) Transition to Physics

(04:58) Details of the SDI project

(07:52) Lessons from physics and technology

(08:51) Fermi's paradox and alien civilizations

(10:07) The search for extraterrestrial intelligence

(11:08) Traveling to Proxima Centauri

(12:48) Robotic exploration of space

(13:28) Philosophy's connection to physics

(14:13) Military training in physics

(15:42) Curiosity as a driving force

(16:44) Challenges in academia

(18:05) Avi's North Star in research

(18:07) The vulnerability of tenure

(19:16) Innovation and funding

(20:07) The search for extraterrestrial life

(20:30) Traditional methods vs. new approaches

(21:12) The Galileo project

(23:29) Interstellar meteor expedition

(25:06) The mystery of Oumuamua

(26:59) Cosmic meaning and existence

(28:34) Presumptions about life in the universe

(29:22) The importance of seeking evidence

(34:06) What's next for Avi?

Hawke Media

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• https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en
• https://hawkemedia.com/
• https://twitter.com/hawkemedia
• https://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/

About Our Guest

Abraham (Avi) Loeb is the Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University and a bestselling author. He received his PhD in Physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem at age 24 and has led groundbreaking research in astrophysics, black holes, and extraterrestrial life. Loeb is the Founding Director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative and chairs the Advisory Committee for the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative. TIME magazine named him one of the 25 most influential people in space.

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