kai.wav has teamed up with Aloe Blacc for a soulful reimagining of “I Need A Dollar,” infusing it with a stutter-house-inspired twist for a fresh sound that captures the essence of summer year-round.
The song “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc became a global anthem, reaching the top of the charts in many countries and gaining recognition as the soundtrack for the HBO series How to Make It in America. kai.wav has given the beloved track a new twist, infusing it with his unique style and anime influences, which is expected to resonate with a new generation of fans and make waves across the internet and in DJ sets globally.
Aloe Blacc shares “There aren’t many people I would trust to re-imagine I need a dollar.
Kai.wav is literally ushering in the future of music, proud to be a part of this collaboration.”
Jay Stolar, Executive Producer at Hume, and Aloe Blacc expressed excitement about their collaboration with kai.wav, each praising the artist’s unique talent and the innovative nature of their work together.
“kai.wav is an artist unlike any other,” said Stolar. “Aloe is an artist unlike any other. When we started Hume the goal was always to define new genres and create new forms of entertainment. This song and the content around it achieves that, not just musically but experientially.”
kai.wav, more than just a DJ, blends house music with carefully selected old soul and funk samples, creating a new genre he calls “Serotonin House.” With the world’s first official rework of Aloe Blacc’s “I Need A Dollar” as his debut single, kai.wav is ready to ride the wave of growing anticipation.
His father’s record collection inspires Kai.wav and has a large Instagram following. He is affiliated with Hume, a creative entertainment studio. Stream the new collaboration.
