Who had a hit with the song "Wake Me Up"?

Avicii had a hit with the song “Wake Me Up,” one of the defining crossover tracks of the 2010s. The Swedish DJ and producer released it in 2013 as the lead single from his debut studio album, True.

The song stood out by combining acoustic, country- and folk-influenced guitar with electronic dance production. Its featured vocalist was American singer Aloe Blacc, while Mike Einziger of Incubus contributed guitar and songwriting. Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, shaped the track’s polished electronic arrangement.

“Wake Me Up” became a global success and helped bring elements of roots music into mainstream EDM. It topped charts in numerous countries and became especially recognizable for its contrast between Blacc’s soulful vocal and the song’s festival-sized electronic drop.

A common mix-up is crediting Aloe Blacc as the main artist because he sings the vocal. The official recording is credited to Avicii, with Blacc serving as the vocalist. The song followed Avicii’s earlier breakthrough hit “Levels” and became his signature recording for many listeners.