"Wake Me Up" is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, released as the lead single from his debut studio album True, released on CD by PRMD Music and Island Records on 17 June 2013. It was written by Avicii, Mike Einziger, and American soul singer Aloe Blacc, who provides vocals for the track. Mike Einziger of Incubus provides acoustic guitar, while Peter Dyer provides keyboard on the song.
Wake Me Up (Avicii song)
Wake Me Up (Avicii song)
Wake Me Up (Avicii song)
Tim Bergling, known professionally as Avicii, was a Swedish DJ and music producer. At age 16, he began posting his remixes on electronic music forums, which led to his first record deal. He rose to prominence in 2011 with his single "Levels". His debut studio album, True (2013), blended electronic music with elements of multiple genres and received generally positive reviews. It peaked in the top 10 in more than 15 countries and topped international charts; the lead single, "Wake Me Up", topped most music markets in Europe and reached number four in the United States.
Avicii in 2014
Avicii at the Inox Festival in September 2011
Avicii during an interview in May 2012
Avicii performing at Ushuaïa Nightclub in August 2014