New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist
Aloe Blacc releases "Breakthrough," the latest single from his forthcoming album Stand Together (Grand Scheme Productions via Vydia, a gamma. company), set for release on February 28, 2025, in partnership with the philanthropic community of the same name. Written as a testament to the human spirit, the song encourages listeners to rise above challenges and seize their full potential, continuing Aloe's legacy of inspiring perseverance and triumph through his music. Produced by DJ Khalil and Joel Van Dijk, "
Breakthrough" is an empowering anthem about overcoming life's obstacles, pushing past limitations, and embracing the best version of yourself.
Like every song on the album, "
Breakthrough" is paired with a philanthropic initiative—this time, Breakthrough, a nonprofit organization that provides in-prison education and reentry support for justice-impacted individuals, equipping them with the tools, skills, and mindset needed to succeed upon release.
A soaring anthem of personal transformation and resilience, "
Breakthrough" echoes the mission of its namesake organization, which believes that people can create a new path forward when given the right support and opportunities. The song's message of empowerment aligns with Breakthrough's flagship program, The Challenge, a 32-week curriculum designed to inspire personal accountability, foster emotional growth, and build essential life skills for individuals preparing to reenter society. With a 92% employment rate and just a 6% recidivism rate among released participants, Breakthrough proves that when the focus is placed on people instead of punishment, lives and communities can be transformed for the better.
"'Breakthrough' is about pushing through barriers, believing in second chances, and seeing the potential in yourself and others," says Aloe Blacc. "We all have the capacity to change, to grow, and to contribute to something bigger than ourselves."
Aloe announced Stand Together, his first album of original music in five years, with the release of lead single "Don't Go Alone," which he debuted with a moving performance on Good Morning America. Inspired by the African proverb "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together," the track set the tone for an album dedicated to unity, resilience, and collective progress. This powerful message aligns with and was inspired by the mission of The Phoenix, a Stand Together community partner and national sober active community that provides free, active, and meaningful programming to anyone impacted by substance use. Aloe followed that up with "One Good Thing," a song inspired by a conversation he had with U2's Bono and The Edge about the late
Harry Belafonte and the importance of finding common ground to create meaningful change.
In addition to gearing up for the album release, Aloe recently performed live on Good Morning
America as part of the #SoCalStrong special, which raised over $8.5 million for wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California. He also delivered a powerful performance of "One Good Thing" on The
Jennifer Hudson Show and appeared on Live with
Kelly and Mark, where he performed a medley of his biggest hits, including "I Need a Dollar," "The Man," and "Wake Me Up." These performances continue to showcase Aloe's ability to captivate audiences while using his platform to spread messages of resilience, unity, and hope.
Up next, Aloe will appear on CBS Saturday Morning's Saturday Sessions on February 15, performing "One Good Thing," "Don't Go Alone," and "
Breakthrough" from his forthcoming album. The performance will offer audiences an intimate look at the powerful themes driving Stand Together, reinforcing his commitment to using music as a vehicle for change.
Pre-order Stand Together here: https://vyd.co/StandTogether
Stand Together Tracklist:
Stand Together (Producer: Jason Mendelson)
Breakthrough (Producer: DJ Khalil & Joel Van Dijk)
Grow Together (Producer: Matt Parad)
What's Going On (Producers: Greg Spero, Jason Mendelson)
Love in Control (Producer: Stargate)
My World (Producer: Stargate)
Don't Go Alone (Producer: Oak Felder)
One Good Thing (Producer: Matt Parad, Hunter Hayes, and Alex Wilke)
Not on My Watch (Producer: Eric Krasno, Aloe Blacc)
Never Let You Down (Producer: Jugglerz)
Daddy Told Me So (Producer: Aloe Blacc)
Shine (Producer: Aloe Blacc, Greg Spero, Farmer Greif)
