James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up' Actor and Singer Aloe Blacc Humbled by Success of Third Album, 'Lift Your Spirit'

The soulful crooner, who was born in Southern California to Panamanian parents, is making his feature film debut as Nafloyd Scott, a member of The Famous Flames, in the new James Brown biopic, "Get On Up," which hits theaters Aug. 1.

Aloe Blacc, the Panamanian-American Singer Aims to "Lift Your Spirit" with the Release of his New Album

By Melissa Castellanos
Panamanian-American singer-songwriter Aloe Blaac may be known for his hit, "I Need a Dollar," but these days the multi-talented artist is no longer in need of a dollar, as a matter of fact, he's doing pretty darn well for himself. Dubbed a "retro style soul singer," Blacc has dabbled in several different genres to find his true voice, which he has fine-tuned for the release of his latest album," Lift Your Spirit."

Coachella 2014: Panamanian-American Singer Aloe Blaac Included in the Lineup

By Melissa Castellanos
While there isn't a big Latino presence at Coachella, the three-day festival in Indio, Calif., Panamanian-American Singer Aloe Blaac will represent with his soulful voice.
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