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Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, NFT futurist and Dim Mak Records founder as “one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world.” A Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year,” Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival.
As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of varied artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and Daddy Yankee, on top of having released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records. After unveiling four Neon Future albums, Aoki’s highly-anticipated next album HiROQUEST: Genesis is coming out September 16th, featuring collaborations with Taking Back Sunday, Mod Sun, Kane Brown and more.
Aoki approaches each new endeavor with the same sense of dedication he’s put into his past achievements, including the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2016) and his memoir BLUE: The Color of Noise(2019). In 2012, he also founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION to support organizations in brain science and its research. His influential record label Dim Mak, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, is known for being a launching pad for the careers of prominent acts like Bloc Party, The Chainsmokers, Bloody Beetroots, The Kills, Zedd and Diplo. Most recently, Aoki created the A0K1VERSE, an NFT membership community, powered by the Passport, that welcomes his fans to both virtual and real-world experiences. Aoki is also executive producer for “American Hiro,” a series in development with FX Networks directed by Jon M. Chu, chronicling the life of his father, Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, the legendary entrepreneur and daredevil businessman who created the Benihana empire. In whatever space Steve Aoki enters, the multi-hyphenate innovator continues to set trends and inspire creativity on a global level.
Steve Aoki
Steve Aoki is an American DJ, producer, record label founder, and entrepreneur known for his contributions to electronic dance music. As the founder of Dim Mak Records, he has built a career spanning music production, remixing, and live performance while helping to introduce emerging artists across multiple genres.
His work as a recording artist, label executive, and performer has established him as a prominent figure in electronic music, with charting releases, Grammy recognition, and performances at festivals and venues around the world.1
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Steve Aoki’s Background
Steve Aoki launched Dim Mak Records from his college dorm room in 1996, building the independent label into a platform that helped introduce artists including Bloc Party, The Gossip, The Kills, and Klaxons. His early work reflected a self-directed approach to building a career, developing the label while establishing himself as a DJ and producer.1
As his reputation grew, Aoki expanded from the underground music scene to international touring, performing on an extensive international touring schedule. Alongside his work as a performer, he has continued to develop Dim Mak while pursuing projects in film, publishing, and other creative ventures.1
Steve Aoki’s Awards
Throughout his career, Steve Aoki has earned recognition as both a performer and producer. His work has received Grammy nominations, industry awards, and international chart success across electronic and popular music.
- Teen Choice Award - Choice Electronic/Dance Song (2018): Steve Aoki and Lauren Jauregui won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Electronic/Dance Song for their collaboration All Night, recognizing the track's popularity with teen audiences.2
- Grammy Award Nomination - Best Dance/Electronic Album (2013): Aoki's album Wonderland earned him his first Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.3
- MTV Europe Music Award - Best World Stage Nominee (2017): Steve Aoki was nominated for Best World Stage at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards for his performance at Isle of MTV Malta 2016, recognizing his reputation as a live electronic music performer on the international festival circuit.4
Steve Aoki’s Biggest Hits
Steve Aoki's catalog includes solo releases and collaborations that have achieved international chart success across electronic, pop, and dance music. His productions combine EDM with pop, hip-hop, rock, and global influences, resulting in collaborations with artists from a wide range of genres.
- Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix) (2010): Steve Aoki's extended remix of Kid Cudi's Pursuit of Happiness reworked the original into a festival and club anthem. After gaining wider recognition through its inclusion in the 2012 film Project X, the remix became one of Aoki's signature tracks and remains a staple of electronic music festivals and DJ sets around the world.5
- Just Hold On (2016): Featuring Louis Tomlinson, Just Hold On became one of Steve Aoki's most commercially successful singles. The song reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, remained in the Top 10 for four weeks, and spent 15 weeks on the Official Singles Chart, making it one of Aoki's highest-charting releases.6
- Waste It on Me (2018): Featuring BTS, Waste It on Me marked the first all-English collaboration between the group and Steve Aoki. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 6 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, becoming one of Aoki's most successful crossover collaborations.7
See Steve Aoki Live
Steve Aoki is known for energetic DJ sets that combine electronic dance music with live visuals, crowd interaction, and collaborations spanning multiple genres. He regularly headlines major music festivals, performs at clubs and arenas around the world, and is recognized for his high-energy stage presence.
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- Steve Aoki - Insomniac
- Teen Choice Awards 2018: See the Full List of Winners - People
- Steve Aoki Bio - Grammy
- MTV EMAs 2017: Winners List - Billboard
- The Legacy of Steve Aoki's Remix of "Pursuit of Happiness" - EDM House Network
- Just Hold On - Louis Tomlinson & Steve Aoki - Official Charts
- Steve Aoki and BTS Waste It On Me - Billboard