Shallou is a singer, songwriter, producer and DJ. His ambient house songs with soulful vocals are well known.
All Becomes Alright, his debut EP, was published in May 2017, followed by Souls in April 2018 on his Sleeptalker label.
Shallou signed to Island Records in 2019 and his debut album, Magical Thought, was released in early 2020.
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- Full name: Joe Boston
- Stage name: Shallou
- Year of birth: 1993
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: Rockville, Maryland
- Nationality: American
- Profession: singer, songwriter, producer and DJ
- Siblings: 2
- Relationship: unknown
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early life
Shallou’s real name is Joe Boston, born in 1993 in Rockville, Maryland. He grew up in a musical family and his father introduced him to artists such as Radiohead, Wilco and James Blake. Boston began making music in his teens, influenced by musicians such as Blake and Gold Panda.
Boston went to Loyola University New Orleans after high school to study music business. During his college years, he continued to produce music and published his debut EP, All Becomes Alright, in 2017. The EP was a huge success and supported Boston’s growth in the industry electronic music.
Boston signed with Island Records in 2019. In 2020, he published his debut album, Magical Thought. The album was a critical and financial success, establishing Boston as one of the most prominent names in electronic music.
Boston is noted for its distinct sound, combining electronic elements with soulful vocals. He has received praise for his ability to compose music in space and for being able to dance. Boston is an environmentalist who plans to use her platform to raise awareness about climate change.
Education
Joe Boston studied music production at Loyola University New Orleans. He went to Chicago after graduation to pursue his music career.
Career
All Becomes Alright, his debut EP, was published in May 2017, followed by Souls in April 2018 on his Sleeptalker label. Shallou signed to Island Records in 2019 and his debut album, Magical Thought, was released in early 2020.
Shallou has also performed at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Electric Forest, Firefly Music Festival and BUKU Music + Arts Project, among other venues.
With the release of her debut album, Magical Thought, featuring collaborations with The Knocks and singers Daya and Ashe, Shallou will amass over 350 million streams by early 2020.
Shallou released “Heartaches,” co-written by Elderbrook, on September 15, 2021. Shallou released her second single of 2021, “High Tide,” on October 22, 2021.
Shallou is known for his environmental advocacy, and he has collaborated with organizations like REVERB and One Tree Planted to raise awareness about climate change and sustainability. He also worked with the Climate Reality Project, started by former Vice President Al Gore.
Awards & Nominations
Shallou has been nominated for several awards but has yet to win any. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album 2018 for his album “All I Want.” He was also nominated for a Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year in 2019 for the song “Higher.”
Below is Shallou’s list of nominations:
- Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album
- Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year
Social Media
- Twitter: @shalloumusic
- Instagram: @shalloumusic
- Facebook: @shalloumusic
- YouTube: Shallou
Personal life
He has a younger brother and a younger sister. His father was a music lover and introduced him to various genres when he was young.
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Album
- All is OK
- soul
- Long road home
- Single
- Feels like home
- Where will you go
- All I need
- Hide it
- Save some room
- This
- Older (with Daya)
- Farewell (with Jerro)
- Raye (with Sultan + Shepard)
- All Your Days (with Emmit Fenn)
- Fading
- Heartbroken (with Elderbrook)
- High tide
- Wake up
- Alright
Net value
Shallou (Joe Boston) has an estimated net worth of $3 million. He has earned his Net Worth through his music career, which includes releasing two albums, two EPs, and many singles.
