LOS
ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Chart-topping and Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc will debut a
new single, "Shine," in honor of the humanitarians supported by the
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, a foundation that seeks to address
on-the-ground challenges around the world.
"With Shine, I offer words of affirmation
and motivation to encourage positive social transformation." — Aloe
Blacc
Blacc will premiere the new anthem on May
9 at the 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Ceremony
in Los Angeles. The Aurora Prize
will award $1 million to one
humanitarian based on their demonstrated record of courage,
commitment, and impact. "Shine" was inspired by the fortitude and
fearlessness of heroes who fight for justice and humanity. The new
single will release on streaming services the same evening of its
live debut, May 9, 2024, at
9 p.m. PT.
"I have always had a profound admiration for those who have
endured and overcome dehumanizing experiences, such as Nelson Mandela, who eventually led his nation
out of darkness," Blacc said. "Brave people such as Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, Denis Mukwege, and Nasrin
Sotoudeh, who are willing to risk their lives for the sake of
others, give me a sense of hope that good will conquer evil."
A native of Southern
California, Blacc fell in love with music and started
writing lyrics at a young age, going on to top global charts with
"I Need a Dollar" and "The Man." He also co-wrote and performed
vocals on the megahit song "Wake Me Up" produced by Avicii, which
topped the charts in 22 countries. Blacc has long been involved in
philanthropy, extending his commitment to social issues through his
partnership with the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative.
"Music has the power to uplift and unite all of
humanity. We are grateful to Aloe Blacc for sharing his
tremendous talent with Aurora and through "Shine", helping us
continue to spotlight the important work of humanitarians around
the world," said Armine Afeyan,
executive director of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Afeyan
added: "We applaud Aloe for channeling his talent to benefit
society at large and hope that as others listen to Shine, they will
connect with the power of his lyrics and message of hope."
"All humans have a right to joy, safety, dignity, and humanity.
We are all here to experience the best that life has to offer,"
Blacc said. "With Shine, I offer words of affirmation and
motivation to encourage positive social transformation. I hope this
song will motivate others to join the global humanitarian movement
inspired by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative."
ABOUT THE AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative was founded to honor the
survivors of the Armenian genocide and to transform the legacy of
their saviors into a global movement. The Aurora Prize for
Awakening Humanity is a global humanitarian award recognizing those
who risk their own lives, health, or freedom to save the lives,
health, or freedom of others suffering as a result of violent
conflict, atrocity crimes, or other major human rights violations.
The Aurora Prize Laureate is honored with a $1 million award, which gives the Laureate a
unique opportunity to continue the cycle of giving and to support
organizations that help people in need.
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