DJ Alok is one of Brazil’s most successful DJs and electronic music producers, known for his unique blend of Brazilian rhythms and electronic beats. Born Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo on August 26, 1991, in Goiânia, Brazil, he comes from a family of musicians. His parents, Swarup and Ekanta, are both well-known DJs and electronic music producers, and his older brother, Bhaskar, is also a DJ and producer.

Alok started his music career at the age of 13, playing locally in Goiânia. He quickly gained a following and began touring nationally, playing at festivals and clubs across Brazil. In 2014, he released “Me and You,” which became a hit in Brazil and reached the top of the Brazilian pop charts. He also released several other popular singles and remixes before releasing “Hear Me Now” in 2016, featuring Brazilian singer Zeeba. The song became a global hit, reaching the top 100 in more than 20 countries. It has since garnered over 450 million views on YouTube.

Alok has collaborated with many big names in the EDM industry, including Steve Aoki, Armin Van Buuren, and Tove Lo, among others. His unique sound fuses Brazilian beats with electronic and house music, resulting in catchy and danceable tracks that have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. In addition to his music career, Alok is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has created a charity called Instituto Alok to provide support and resources to those in need.

Alok’s meteoric rise in the EDM industry has not gone unnoticed, and he has been awarded numerous accolades, including the International Dance Music Award for Best Song in 2019 and three awards at the Brazilian MTV Awards in 2017. Additionally, he has been listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in the music category for two years in a row.

Alok’s success has brought him national and international attention, and he has been invited to perform at some of the biggest music festivals around the world, including Tomorrowland in Belgium, Burning Man in Nevada, and Lollapalooza in Brazil. He has also expanded his music festival, Universo Paralello, to different countries, holding events in Portugal and Mexico.

Despite his international fame, Alok remains humble and grateful for his success. He has stated that he wants his music to bring people together and spread positivity. “I believe in music and how it can bring people together no matter their ethnicity, race, or age,” he said in an interview with Forbes. “My dream is to make the world a better place through music.”

With his infectious beats and uplifting message, Alok has won the hearts of music lovers around the world. He has become a symbol of Brazil’s thriving electronic music scene and shows no signs of slowing down. Fans can expect new music and exciting collaborations from Alok in the near future as he continues to push the boundaries of the EDM genre and spread positivity through his music.