Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Alok (DJ)

Role / Field:

Brazilian DJ and record producer, celebrated for his impact on the electronic music scene.

Born:

1991-08-26

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [aˈlɔki]; born 26 August 1991), known mononymously as Alok, is a Brazilian musician, DJ, and record producer who is best known for his 2016 single "Hear Me Now". Since 2021, Alok was ranked the 4th best DJ in the world by DJ Mag for 4 consecutive years. In 2025, he achieved his highest placement to date, being named the third-best DJ in the world by the same publication. Alok has become one of the most prominent icons in the Brazilian electronic scene, with honors and awards, such as "Best DJ in Brazil" by House Mag in 2014 and 2015, and being the only Brazilian in the top 25 in the world the following year by DJ Mag magazine.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 2017, he was elected by Forbes Brasil as one of the most influential people under the age of 30 in the country. Petrillo was born in Goiânia, Brazil, the son of DJs Swarup and Ekanta, who are also pioneers of psytrance in the country and creators of the Universo Paralello, electronic music festival in Bahia. His name came after his parents travelled to India, where they met with spiritual guru Osho, who indicated that their child should be called Alok, which in the Sanskrit language...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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