Alok (DJ) Biography: Wikipedia, Songs, Age, Instagram, Albums, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children
December 25, 2024Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo, known simply as Alok, is a Brazilian musician, DJ, and record producer. He came to spotlight recognition for his 2016 hit single “Hear Me Now,” which became a global success.
Since 2021, Alok has consistently ranked among the top DJs in the world, achieving the 4th spot on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list for four consecutive years.
Profile
- Full name: Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo
- Nickname: Alok
- Date of birth: August 26, 1991
- Age: 33 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Profession: DJ, record producer
- Height: N/A
- Parents: Swarup Petrillo, Ekanta Petrillo
- Siblings: Bhaskar Petrillo (twin brother)
- Spouse: Romana Novais
- Children: Ravi Petrillo, Kanya Petrillo
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: N/A
- Ethnicity: Brazilian
- Net worth: $10 million
Early Life and Education
Alok is now at the age of 33. He was born on August 26, 1991, in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. He is the son of Swarup and Ekanta Petrillo, both of whom are influential figures in the Brazilian electronic music scene and pioneers of psytrance. Alok’s name was inspired by a spiritual guru he met during his parents’ travels in India; “Alok” means “light” in Sanskrit.
From a young age, Alok was immersed in music. He began learning to play instruments at the age of 10 alongside his twin brother Bhaskar. The brothers were introduced to music production through their father’s band and quickly developed an interest in mixing and creating electronic music.
They formed their first project called Logica while attending their parents’ performances at psytrance parties. Alok’s early exposure to music laid the foundation for his future career as a DJ and producer.
Personal Life
Alok married Romana Novais on January 22, 2019. The couple welcomed their first child, Ravi Petrillo, in December 2020 and their second child, Kanya Petrillo, in March 2022.
Their relationship has been characterized by mutual support as they navigate both family life and Alok’s demanding career in music.
Career
Alok began his career at the age of 12 when he started performing alongside his brother Bhaskar.
By age 19, he pursued a solo career and quickly gained recognition within Brazil’s electronic music community. His breakthrough came with the release of “Hear Me Now” in 2016, which became a massive hit worldwide.
In addition to his successful singles, Alok has collaborated with numerous artists across various genres. He founded UP Club Records to promote new talent in electronic music and launched Controversia Records in partnership with Spinnin’ Records to focus on Brazilian bass music.
Alok has also made significant contributions to video games; he became a character in Garena Free Fire and released songs specifically for the game. His innovative approach to blending music with gaming has expanded his reach beyond traditional audiences.
Awards
- Best DJ in Brazil by House Mag (2014, 2015)
- Ranked 4th on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs (2021-2024)
- Recognized by Forbes Brasil as one of the most influential people under 30 (2017)
Net Worth
Alok’s net worth is estimated at $10 million. His wealth primarily comes from music sales, live performances, brand partnerships, and his record labels.
Social Media
Instagram: @alok
Twitter: @alok
YouTube: Alok
Discography
- “Hear Me Now”
- “Fuego”
- “Don’t Say Goodbye”
- “The Wall”
- “Vale Vale”
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