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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Steve Aoki
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| image = Steve Aoki Robin Laananen photo.png
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| caption = Aoki in 2014
| birth_name = Steven Hiroyuki Aoki
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|11|30}}
| birth_place = [[Miami]], [[Florida]], U.S.
| origin = [[Newport Beach, California]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[hip hop]]|[[electro house]]<ref>
*{{cite news|title= A-okay Aoki |newspaper= [[Now (newspaper)|NOW Toronto]] |first= Andrew |last= Rennie |date= January 27 – February 3, 2010 |url= http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=173408 |volume= 29 |issue= 22 |accessdate= September 28, 2014}}
*{{cite journal|first= Sam |last= Weiss |title= Five People Crushed by Crowd at Steve Aoki's Madrid Show |date= 1 November 2012 |journal= [[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |url= http://www.complex.com/music/2012/11/five-people-crushed-by-crowd-at-steve-aokis-madrid-show |accessdate= September 28, 2014}}
*{{Cite web| title = Steve Aoki Talks His Hip-Hop Collaboration Album, 'Kolony'| work = Rolling Stone| accessdate = 2017-12-28| url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/steve-aoki-talks-his-hip-hop-collaboration-album-kolony-w493586| date = July 21, 2017}}
</ref>|[[trap music (EDM)|trap]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7873921/steve-aoki-kolony |title=Steve Aoki Runs The Trap With His Whole Gang on Feature-Heavy Kolony' LP: Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=2017-07-21 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2017/11/24/steve-aoki-unleashes-trap-heavy-remix-bts-featuring-desiigner-listen/ |title=Steve Aoki Unleashes Trap Heavy Remix for Bts Featuring Desiigner [Listen] |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=2017-11-24 |website=Your EDM |access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref>}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|DJ|record producer|music executive}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Keyboards|synthesizer|programming|turntables}}
| years_active = 1996–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Dim Mak Records|Dim Mak]]|[[Ultra Music|Ultra]]|[[Spinnin' Records|Spinnin']]|[[Ministry of Sound]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Louis Tomlinson]]|[[Redfoo]]|[[BTS (band)|BTS]]|[[The Bloody Beetroots]]|[[will.i.am]]|[[Lil Jon]]|[[Laidback Luke]]|[[Afrojack]]|[[Angger Dimas]]|[[Kid Cudi]]|[[Travis Barker]]|[[blink-182]]|[[Linkin Park]]|[[Flux Pavilion]]|[[Mike Shinoda]]|[[Kid Ink]]|[[Don Diablo]]|[[3 Are Legend]]|Blackbusters<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/51759/20151021/dj-mag-unveils-top-101-150-djs-sasha-arty-flosstradamus-flume-jamie-jones.htm|title=DJ Mag Unveils Top 101-150 DJs: Sasha, Arty, Flosstradamus, Flume, Jamie Jones Ranked|website=Musictimes.com|accessdate=19 November 2017|date=October 21, 2015}}</ref>
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'''Steven Hiroyuki Aoki''' ({{IPAc-en|eɪ|ˈ|oʊ|k|i}}; born November 30, 1977) is an American musician, DJ, record producer and music executive.<ref name="kidmillion">[http://www.dimmak.com/kidmillionaire/ Kid Millionaire] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040824011450/http://www.dimmak.com/kidmillionaire/ |date=August 24, 2004 }}. Dim Mak. Retrieved on January 7, 2012.</ref> In 2012, [[Pollstar]] designated Aoki as the highest grossing dance artist in North America from tours.<ref name="dancestarsmixmag"/><ref name=Pollstarlist/> He has collaborated with artists such as [[will.i.am]], [[Afrojack]], [[LMFAO]], [[Linkin Park]], [[Iggy Azalea]], [[Lil Jon]], [[blink-182]], [[Laidback Luke]], [[BTS (band)|BTS]], [[Monsta X]], [[Louis Tomlinson]], [[Backstreet Boys]], [[Rise Against]], [[Vini Vici]], [[Lauren Jauregui]], and [[Fall Out Boy]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2016/12/11/one-directions-louis-tomlinson-goes-solo-with-steve-aoki-collab-just-hold-on/#471b8904706f|title=One Direction's Louis Tomlinson Goes Solo With Steve Aoki Collab 'Just Hold On'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|newspaper=Forbes|access-date=2016-12-16}}</ref> and is known for his remixes of artists such as [[Kid Cudi]]. Aoki has released several ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''-charting studio albums as well, notably ''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]]'', which was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album]] in 2013. He is the founder of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, which raises money for global humanitarian relief organizations.<ref name="Rokellercharitable"/> In 2019, Aoki published a memoir, ''Blue: The Color of Noise''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bein |first1=Kat |title=Steve Aoki Announces Memoir 'BLUE: The Color of Noise' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8500303/steve-aoki-memoir-blue-the-color-of-noise |website=Billboard |accessdate=16 September 2019}}</ref>.
== Early life==
Steven Hiroyuki Aoki was born in [[Miami]], Florida, and grew up in [[Newport Beach, California|Newport Beach]], California. He graduated from [[Newport Harbor High School]] in 1995, where he was a player on the varsity badminton team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nextshark.com/steve-aoki-how-the-son-of-a-renowned-restaurateur-became-one-of-edms-hottest-acts/|title=How the Son of a Renowned Restaurateur Became One of EDM's Hottest Acts|last=Luo|first=Benny|date=May 12, 2015|website=Nextshark.com|access-date=December 17, 2016}}</ref> He is of [[Japanese people|Japanese]] descent, the third child of [[Hiroaki Aoki|Rocky Aoki]] and Chizuru Kobayashi.<ref>[http://nymag.com/guides/money/2006/23465/index1.html Aoki family tree from NY mag] Nymag.com. Retrieved on July 9, 2008</ref> His father was a former [[wrestling|wrestler]] who also founded the restaurant chain [[Benihana (restaurant)|Benihana]]. He has two older siblings, sister Kana (who is sometimes called by her middle name "Grace"), and brother Kevin (owner of Doraku Sushi restaurant).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/aoki-in-dadeland-continues-benihana-legacy-6577519|title=Aoki in Dadeland Continues Benihana Legacy|last=Torres|first=Carla|date=2014-06-30|website=Miami New Times|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref> His half-sister is model and actress [[Devon Aoki]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-apr-29-tm-aoki17-story.html|title=Steve Aoki|date=2007-04-29|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2019-04-17|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>
Aoki attended the [[University of California, Santa Barbara]] and graduated with two [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] degrees, one in feminist studies and the other in sociology. In college, he produced do-it-yourself records and ran underground concerts out of his [[Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative#Biko|Biko room]]<nowiki/> in the Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative,<ref name="sbcoop">{{cite web|url=http://www.sbcoop.org/|title=Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative | we own it|publisher=sbcoop.org|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> which was located in [[Isla Vista]], a section of residential land adjacent to UCSB. As a concert venue, the apartment became known as ''The Pickle Patch''.<ref>[http://mostly.blueskiesabove.us/tunes/pickle-patch-compilation/ Pickle Patch Compilation |]. Mostly.blueskiesabove.us (January 13, 2008). Retrieved on 2012-01-07.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=1998|title=Digging Up the Dirt - Daily Nexus|date=May 11, 2008|accessdate=November 19, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080525074527/http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=1998|archivedate=May 25, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Aoki was also involved in student activism at UCSB, being the founder of a [[Maoist Internationalist Movement|Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist League]] chapter on campus.<ref name="maomao">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/13/kid-millionaire-cashes/|title=Kid Millionaire Cashes In|website=Independent.com|accessdate=November 19, 2017|date=March 13, 2008}}</ref> By his early 20s, Aoki had built his own record label, which he named Dim Mak – a reference to his childhood hero, [[Bruce Lee]].<ref name="thelookrightnow">{{cite web|url=http://www.thelookrightnow.com/ftl/steve |title=The Look Right Now | Steve Aoki profile |accessdate=February 16, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080820051648/http://www.thelookrightnow.com/ftl/steve |archivedate=August 20, 2008 }}</ref><ref>http://blog.lessthan3.com/2012/11/interview-steve-aoki-2/</ref><ref name="dimmak">{{cite web |url=http://shop.dimmak.com/about |title=About |website=Shop.dimmak.com |accessdate=February 16, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216215429/http://shop.dimmak.com/about |archivedate=February 16, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
==Music career==
===1990s–2000s: Dim Mak Records and early releases===
{{See also|Dim Mak Records|Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles}}
Aoki founded his own label, [[Dim Mak Records]], in 1996. The label has released music by other electro house artists such as [[MSTRKRFT]], [[The Bloody Beetroots]], [[Felix Cartal]], and Mustard Pimp, as well as [[Bloc Party]], [[The Rakes]], [[The Kills]], [[Klaxons]], [[Infected Mushroom]], [[Scanners (band)|Scanners]], [[Whitey (musician)|Whitey]], and [[Mystery Jets]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Steve Aoki Bio, Music, News & Shows|url=http://djz.com/featured_djs/steve-aoki/|website=Djz.com|accessdate=February 28, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329011704/http://djz.com/featured_djs/steve-aoki/|archivedate=March 29, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Aoki teamed up with Blake Miller of the LA-based band [[Moving Units]] to produce remixes. The duo of Miller and Aoki work under the moniker '''Weird Science'''. Aoki has also been in numerous bands, including This Machine Kills, which released an album on [[Ebullition|Ebullition Records]], Esperanza, and The Fire Next Time.
In May 2006, Aoki became a board member for MC5 bassist [[Michael Davis (bassist)|Michael Davis]]' Music Is Revolution Foundation,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.musicisrevolution.com/board |title=Meet the Board |publisher=Music Is Revolution Foundation |accessdate=February 10, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527052819/http://www.musicisrevolution.com/board |archivedate=May 27, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref> a non-profit organization that provides music education support within public schools.<ref name="boardmembers">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicisrevolution.com/ |title=The Manifesto |publisher=Music Is Revolution Foundation |accessdate=February 10, 2011}}</ref> Aoki's debut DJ mix album, ''[[Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles]]'' was released in January 2008.<ref>[http://www.thrivemusic.com/ecards/SteveAoki/ Steve Aoki's debut mix album profile] Retrieved on July 9, 2008</ref> He had an ''[[Essential Mix]]'' that aired on [[BBC Radio 1]] on August 2, 2008,<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/essentialmix/tracklistingarchive.shtml|title=BBC - Radio 1 - Essential Mix - Tracklisting|website=Bbc.co.uk|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> and again on October 27, 2012.<ref name="bbcprogramme">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nfb2y BBC Radio 1 – BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, Steve Aoki]. Bbc.co.uk (October 27, 2012). Retrieved on 2013-08-25.</ref> Aoki has collaborated with fellow producers and thus far{{when|date=August 2014}} has released singles with [[The Bloody Beetroots]], [[Armand Van Helden]] of [[Duck Sauce]], [[Afrojack]], [[Laidback Luke]], Tai, [[Chris Lake]], [[Angger Dimas]], [[Sidney Samson]], and [[Tiësto]]. In his interviews, Twitter feed or from his YouTube channel he has shown teasers or has discussed doing future{{when|reason=This section refers to the 2000s which ended in 2010|date=July 2019}} collaborations with [[Diplo (DJ)|Diplo]], [[Knife Party]], [[Datsik (musician)|Datsik]], [[Chris Lake]], and more.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}
Aoki has remixed many artists and bands, including [[The Jackson 5]], [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]], [[Kanye West]], [[Eminem]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Mike Posner]], [[Girls Generation]], [[All American Rejects]], [[Refused]], [[The Killers]], [[Bassnectar]], [[Lenny Kravitz]], [[Bloc Party]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Robin Thicke]], [[SPA (band)|S.P.A.]], [[Kid Cudi]], Fërnando Oviedo, [[Chester French]], [[BTS (band)|BTS]] and [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]]. He remixed the track "When The Wind Blows" that features on the UK edition of [[The All-American Rejects]]{{'}} 2008 album ''[[When The World Comes Down]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} On November 10, 2009, he released a remix for Drake's song "[[Forever (Drake Song)|Forever]]". The song features [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]], [[Kanye West]], [[Lil Wayne]], and [[Eminem]]. The track made it to the top of Hype Machine's chart in December 2009.<ref name="twitter.com">[https://twitter.com/steveaoki/status/5613488514 Twitter / Steve Aoki: Just finished my remix for]. Twitter.com (November 10, 2009). Retrieved on 2012-01-07.</ref>
===2010–12: International breakthrough===
{{See also|I'm in the House|Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)}}
Through relentless touring he gained huge support from colleges. He is widely known for his acrobatic crowd surfing stunts, throwing cake at fans, spraying champagne bottles, and riding rafts on the dance floor.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} Performing an average of 250 shows a year, he has recently started touring with production via bus tours, like the spring 2012 Deadmeat Tour, when he headlined more than 55 cities in 60 dates across the United States and Canada. Many of the artists Aoki collaborates with make appearances on tour with him.<ref name="schoscoopreviews">{{cite web |url=http://showscoop.com/498835-Steve-Aoki |title=Steve Aoki Tour Reviews |publisher=showscoop |access-date=February 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510165551/http://showscoop.com/498835-Steve-Aoki |archive-date=May 10, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He has played lesser-traveled regions – in 2009 he played a show in [[Beijing, China]], with [[Diplo]] at a night organised by promoters [[Split Works]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spli-t.com/splitworks/diplo-steve-aoki-in-beijing-2009/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-04-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510034927/http://www.spli-t.com/splitworks/diplo-steve-aoki-in-beijing-2009/ |archivedate=May 10, 2013 |df=mdy }} (http). spli-t.com (2009). Retrieved on 2012-15-08</ref> In July 2012, Aoki was added to the Pollstar Top 100 North American Tours in their 2012 Mid Year Report.<ref name=Pollstarlist>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Jay|title=Pollstar's Mid-Year Charts & Figures|url=http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=802058|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> The list designated Aoki as the highest grossing dance artist in North America for the first half of the year.<ref name="dancestarsmixmag">{{cite web|title=Dance Stars Bring in the Money Stateside|url=http://mixmag.net/words/news/mainstream-artists-revive-concerepisodet-revenue|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref>
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In March 2010 Aoki released "[[I'm in the House]]", a collaboration with [[Zuper Blahq]]—alter-ego of [[The Black Eyed Peas]] singer [[will.i.am]].<ref name="apple">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id354135913 |title=iTunes - Music - I'm In the House (feat. Zuper Blahq) - Single by Steve Aoki|publisher=itunes.apple.com|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> The song charted at No. 29 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] in its first week of release, and later entered the [[UK Dance Chart]] and the [[UK Indie Chart]], peaking within the top five in each chart. The song was featured on an Episode of [[MTV]]'s ''[[Jersey Shore (TV series)|Jersey Shore]]'', as well as in the feature film ''[[Piranha]]'' and the trailer for ''[[Think Like A Man]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} Producer-songwriter [[Lucas Secon]] confirmed in a May 2010 interview with [[HitQuarters]] that he and [[Rivers Cuomo]] had recently worked with Aoki on a single.<ref name="hitquarters.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_Lucas_Secon_Interview.html |title=Interview With Lucas Secon |publisher=[[HitQuarters]] |date=May 17, 2010 |accessdate=May 27, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314062111/http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_Lucas_Secon_Interview.html |archivedate=March 14, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>
Aoki's first solo album, ''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]],'' was released January 2012 and features guest vocalists and musicians [[LMFAO (group)|LMFAO]], [[Kid Cudi]], [[Kay (singer)|Kay]], [[Travis Barker]], [[will.i.am]] aka [[Zuper Blahq]], [[Wynter Gordon]], [[Rivers Cuomo]], [[Lil Jon]], [[Chiddy Bang]], [[Lovefoxxx]] of [[CSS (band)|CSS]], [[Big John Duncan]] (former guitarist of the punk band [[The Exploited]]), and others. A remix album was released shortly after. On December 11, 2012, Aoki released his first EP, ''[[It's the End of the World As We Know It (EP)|It's the End of the World As We Know It]]'', which includes three songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/12/album-review-steve-aoki-its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-ep/|title=Album Review: Steve Aoki – It's the End of the World As We Know It EP|publisher= [[Consequence of Sound]]|date=21 December 2012}}</ref> Aoki was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album]] for ''Wonderland'' at the 2013 [[55th Annual Grammy Awards]].
===2013: "A Light That Never Comes"===
{{See also|A Light That Never Comes}}
[[File:02 steveaoki bsb59.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Aoki performing in Brasilia, Brazil, 2014]]
On October 11, 2013, Aoki collaborated with [[Linkin Park]] on the song "[[A Light That Never Comes]]"<ref name="nevercomesout">{{cite web|title=A Light That Never Comes (Feat. Steve Aoki)|url=http://music.xbox.com/Details/Album/z/b098e207-0100-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933|publisher=[[Xbox Music]]|accessdate=September 17, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/09/linkin-park-steve-aoki-a-light-that-never-comes-facebook-game/ |title=Hear Linkin Park and Steve Aoki's 'A Light That Never Comes' on Facebook | SPIN | Newswire |publisher=SPIN |date=2013-09-12 |accessdate=September 18, 2013}}</ref> that was included on the remix album, ''[[Recharged (Linkin Park album)|Recharged]],'' 18 days later.<ref name="Recharged1">{{cite web|title=Linkin Park post info about LP Recharge and upcoming album|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151894935666788&set=a.132163956787.140836.8210451787&type=1|work=Facebook|publisher=Linkin Park|accessdate=September 12, 2013}}</ref> Several remixes of the song were added on the January 2014 digital download EP ''[[A Light That Never Comes#Remixes|A Light That Never Comes (Remixes)]]''.<ref>[http://www.linkinpark.com/profiles/blogs/a-light-that-never-comes-remixes-ep "A LIGHT THAT NEVER COMES (Remixes) EP"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714234724/http://www.linkinpark.com/profiles/blogs/a-light-that-never-comes-remixes-ep |date=July 14, 2014 }}''[[Linkin Park|Linkinpark.com]]'' Retrieved July 2, 2014.</ref> "A Light That Never Comes" was used in films such as ''[[Expendables 3]]''. Aoki finished in 6th place in the 2013 America's Best DJ competition-a vote and promotion to find out the country's most popular DJ conducted by ''DJ Times'' magazine and [[Pioneer Corporation|Pioneer DJ]].<ref name="sixthtimes">{{cite web|url=http://www.djtimes.com/americasbestdj/2013-results/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-08-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140801165855/http://www.djtimes.com/americasbestdj/2013-results/ |archivedate=August 1, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref>
From 2011 to 2014 he had a number of other tracks included in television shows, commercials, and film. This included "I'm In the House", used in the music festival documentary ''[[Electric Daisy Carnival]]'' in 2011, which in 2014 was used in a trailer for the comedy ''[[Think Like A Man Too]]'' as well. In 2012 his track "Beat Down", featuring Australian rapper [[Iggy Azalea]], was used in a promo for the reality show ''[[Bad Girls All-Star Battle]]''. From 2013 to 2014 his track "Boneless" was used in a number of commercials, with companies including [[Scion (automobile)|Scion]], [[Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)|Budweiser]], and [[Sol Republic]]. His track "Get Me Outta Here" was used in a [[Scion (automobile)|Scion]] commercial in 2014 as well, while "Free the Madness" was used in a 2014 [[Bud Light]] commercial. His track "Flight" in 2014 was used in a commercial for Sol Republic. Aoki's song "Back To Earth", featuring [[Fall Out Boy]], was used in the 2014 film ''[[Step Up: All In]]'', while his collaborative single "Freak" with [[Diplo]] and [[Deorro]], featuring [[Steve Bays]], was used in the 2014 film ''[[22 Jump Street]]''.
===2014–16: ''Neon Future'' albums and film===
{{See also|Neon Future I|Neon Future II}}
The first part of Aoki's two-part album, ''[[Neon Future I]]'', was released on September 30, 2014,<ref name="itunesfuture">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/neon-future-i/id885644767 |title=iTunes - Music - Neon Future I by Steve Aoki |publisher=itunes.apple.com|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> and reached No. 1 on [[Dance/Electronic Albums]] in the United States.<ref name="US-Dance-Al">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=steve aoki|chart=Dance/Electronic Albums C}} | title=Steve Aoki – Chart History: Dance/Electronic Albums | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref> The second album, ''[[Neon Future II]]'', features artists such as [[Snoop Lion]] and [[Rivers Cuomo]],.<ref name="sdeadline"/> In the United States it peaked at No. 32 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]],<ref name="US-200">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=steve aoki|chart=Billboard 200}} | title=Steve Aoki – Chart History: Billboard 200 | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref> No. 1 on [[Dance/Electronic Albums]],<ref name="US-Dance-Al"/> and No. 4 on the [[Independent Albums]] chart.<ref name="US-Ind-Al">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=steve aoki|chart=Independent Albums}} | title=Steve Aoki – Chart History: Independent Albums | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref> In Belgium, it reached No. 68 on the [[Ultratop#Ultratop 200 Albums (Flemish chart)|Ultratop 200 Albums]] chart.<ref name="BEL-FL">{{cite web | url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Steve+Aoki | title=Discografie Steve Aoki | publisher=Hung Medien | work=ultratop.be | accessdate=August 28, 2014 | language=Dutch}}</ref>
In May 2015, it was announced that [[Relativity Media|Relativity Productions]] had acquired the rights to distribute the documentary ''I'll Sleep When I'm Dead'' in the United States. Filmed during the making of his ''Neon Future'' double album, the film is focused on Aoki and delves into his family history, lifestyle, music, and his business.<ref name="sdeadline">
{{cite news
| title =Relativity Nabs 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead' Docu About Superstar DJ Steve Aoki
| first =Anita
| last =Busch
| url =http://deadline.com/2015/05/relativity-acquires-documentary-about-world-renown-dj-steve-aoki-1201424473/
| newspaper =[[Deadline Hollywood]]
| date =May 11, 2015
| accessdate = 2015-07-14
}}</ref> It is co-produced by Matthew Weaver and [[David Gelb]], who together had previously worked on the 2011 documentary ''[[Jiro Dreams Of Sushi]]''.<ref name="sdeadline"/> Among the executive producers are [[Ryan Kavanaugh]] and [[Tucker Tooley]].<ref name="sdeadline"/>
As with the first in the series, Aoki released a number of promo singles leading up to the release of ''[[Neon Future II]]''. The second of those singles, "[[Darker Than Blood]]", came out on April 14, 2015, and features vocals from Linkin Park.<ref name="darkthanblood">[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/neon-future-ii/id981269120?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iTunes - Music - Neon Future II by Steve Aoki] ''[[iTunes]]''</ref> According to Aoki, the song had been a work in progress since 2012. [[Mike Shinoda]] rewrote Aoki's original lyrics to make them darker, because Shinoda thought Aoki's original lyrics were "too happy".<ref name="billboardirections">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/6140987/steve-aoki-36-hours|title=36 Hours With Steve Aoki: 'I'm Really Bad At Taking Directions'|date=June 27, 2014|last=Spitznagel|first=Eric|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=March 2, 2015}}</ref> ''Neon Future II'' was released on May 12, 2015, through Dim Mak.<ref name="doandroides">{{cite web|url=http://doandroidsdance.com/news/steve-aoki-neon-future-album-madison-square-garden/ |title=Steve Aoki Announces "Neon Future" Release Dates, Madison Square Garden Live Date | Do Androids Dance |publisher=doandroidsdance.com|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> Among other artists, the second ''Neon Future'' featured [[Snoop Lion]] and [[Rivers Cuomo]].<ref name="sdeadline"/> It peaked at No. 2 on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart,<ref name="US-Dance-Al"/> among other placements in the United States.<ref name="US-Ind-Al"/> In Belgium it reached No. 93 on the Ultratop 200 Albums chart.<ref name="BEL-FL"/>
The 2015 science fiction thriller film ''[[The Hive (2014 film)|The Hive]]'' features tracks from the album ''Neon Future'' by Steve Aoki,'<ref name="tnerdish"/> who created the soundtrack<ref name="youtubesleepdead">{{cite news
| title =Watch an exclusive trailer for Nerdist's first film The Hive
| first =Will
| last =Robinson
| url =
| newspaper =[[Entertainment Weekly]]
| date =2015
}}</ref> and also served as an executive producer.<ref name="tnerdish">{{cite news
|title = Start Screaming with the First Trailer for NERDIST PRESENTS: THE HIVE
|first = Kyle
|last = Hill
|url = http://nerdist.com/start-screaming-with-the-first-trailer-for-nerdist-presents-the-hive/
|publisher = [[Nerdist.com]]
|date = July 11, 2015
|accessdate = 2015-07-14
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150803071133/http://nerdist.com/start-screaming-with-the-first-trailer-for-nerdist-presents-the-hive/
|archive-date = August 3, 2015
|url-status = dead
}}</ref><ref name="youtubesleepdead"/> Aoki is also the central character in the documentary ''[[I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016 film)|I'll Sleep When I'm Dead]]''.<ref name="sdeadline"/>
===2017–present: ''Steve Aoki Presents Kolony, 5OKI, Neon Future III and IV''===
{{See also|Neon Future III|Neon Future IV}}
Aoki's fourth studio album, ''Steve Aoki Presents Kolony'', was released on July 21, 2017. It features the songs "Night Call" featuring [[Migos]] and [[Lil Yachty]], "[[Lit (Steve Aoki and Yellow Claw song)|Lit]]" with [[Gucci Mane]], "Been Balling" with [[Lil Uzi Vert]] and the lead single "Without You" with [[DVBBS]] featuring [[2 Chainz]] which was released in April and debuted at Aoki's [[Ultra Music Festival]] 2017 set in Miami.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/steve-aoki-talks-new-album-kolony-his-health-and-why-its-important-to-play-festivals-9453065|title=We Caught Up With Steve Aoki on His Tour Bus|last=Pullum|first=Roderick|date=2017-05-10|work=Dallas Observer|access-date=2017-05-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7776971/steve-aoki--2-chainz-dvbbs-without-u|title=Steve Aoki Teams With 2 Chainz and DVBBS on 'Without U': Listen|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=1 May 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-12}}</ref> In November 2017, it was confirmed that Aoki would be producing a remix of Korean group [[BTS (band)|BTS]]’s song "[[Mic Drop (song)|Mic Drop]]" featuring rapper [[Desiigner]], which was released on November 24.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8023120/bts-steve-aoki-desiigner-remix-mic-drop|title=BTS Joins Forces with Steve Aoki & Desiigner For Upcoming Remix of 'Mic Drop'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=7 November 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref> That day, Aoki also released a collaboration with [[Fifth Harmony]]'s [[Lauren Jauregui]], titled "[[All Night (Steve Aoki and Lauren Jauregui song)|All Night]]".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3057123/lauren-jauregui-steve-aoki-all-night-video/ |title=Lauren Jauregui Literally Crawls to Her Crush in Steve Aoki's 'All Night' Video |last=Roth |first=Madeline |date=2018-01-08 |website=[[MTV]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319224100/http://www.mtv.com/news/3057123/lauren-jauregui-steve-aoki-all-night-video/ |archive-date=2018-03-19 |url-status=live |accessdate=2018-03-30}}</ref>
In February 2018, Aoki announced the release of his five-track EP titled ''5OKI'', the follow up to his 2016 EP ''4OKI''. The EP would feature him collaborating with other producers to produce a "cross-genre" track collective.<ref name=5oki>{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/steve-aoki-interview-dj-tour-new-music-daddy-yankee-neon-futures-instagram-twitter-a8202421.html |title=Steve Aoki: 'Show me the obstacle course and I'll want to run through it' |last=Aubrey |first=Elizabeth |date=2018-02-09 |website=[[The Independent]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313092810/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/steve-aoki-interview-dj-tour-new-music-daddy-yankee-neon-futures-instagram-twitter-a8202421.html |archive-date=2018-03-13 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-04-21}}</ref> "I’m really putting an emphasis on EDM and I’m putting an emphasis on cross-genre collaboration. For EDM itself I’m making a big statement of re-claiming it as something [that’s] really important to me – kinda like giving back to my community,"<ref name=5oki /> stated Aoki prior to the EP's release. The tracks were released at a weekly interval over five weeks from 23 March to 20 April, with "Mayhem" featuring [[Quintino (DJ)|Quintino]] releasing on 23 March 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8257742/steve-aoki-mayhem-music-video |title=Steve Aoki and Quintino Get Stranded In the Woods In 'Mayhem' Music Video: Premiere |last=Cummings-Grady |first=Mackenzie |date=2018-03-23 |website=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406201848/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8257742/steve-aoki-mayhem-music-video |archive-date=April 6, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-04-21}}</ref> followed by "Pika Pika" with Loopers,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/30/steve-aoki-stars-in-his-own-action-movie-with-vinnie-jones-for-new-track-pika-pika-7426647 |title=Steve Aoki stars in his own action movie with Vinnie Jones for new track Pika Pika |last=Baillie |first=Katie |date=2018-03-30 |website=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401080049/http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/30/steve-aoki-stars-in-his-own-action-movie-with-vinnie-jones-for-new-track-pika-pika-7426647 |archive-date=April 1, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-04-21}}</ref> "It's Time" with [[Laidback Luke]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8292612/steve-aoki-laidback-luke-its-time-video|title=Steve Aoki & Laidback Luke Go Head to Head for 'It's Time': Watch|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407053807/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8292612/steve-aoki-laidback-luke-its-time-video|archive-date=April 7, 2018|url-status=live|accessdate=April 7, 2018}}</ref> "Anthem" with [[Hardwell]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8314286/hardwell-steve-aoki-anthem-kris-kiss-listen|title=Hardwell & Steve Aoki Bang Out A New 'Anthem' Feat. Kris Kiss: Listen|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=April 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416110247/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8314286/hardwell-steve-aoki-anthem-kris-kiss-listen|archive-date=April 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=April 16, 2018}}</ref> and concluding with "Moshi Moshi" with Vini Vici.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8344070/steve-aoki-mom-moshi-moshi-vini-vici |title=Steve Aoki Introduces His Mom on Fiery, Kawaii Tune 'Moshi Moshi' Feat. Vini Vici: Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=2018-04-17 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418035110/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8344070/steve-aoki-mom-moshi-moshi-vini-vici |archive-date=2018-04-18 |accessdate=2018-04-21}}</ref>
On May 18, 2018, Aoki released new single "Pretender" featuring [[AJR (band)|AJR]] and rapper [[Lil Yachty]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8456687/steve-aoki-lil-yachty-ajr-pretender-new-song|title=Steve Aoki, Lil Yachty & AJR Make Pop Dance on 'Pretender': Listen|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> In June 2018, Aoki remixed [[Rita Ora]]'s hit single "[[Girls (Rita Ora song)|Girls]]" featuring Charli [[Charli XCX|XCX]], [[Bebe Rexha]] and [[Cardi B]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8460067/steve-aoki-remix-girls-rita-ora-cardi-b-bebe-rexha-charli-xcx|title=Steve Aoki Remixes 'Girls' From Rita Ora, Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX: Listen|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> Later that month, alongside Italian [[DJ Marnik]], they released their version of "[[Bella ciao|Bella Ciao]]", which garnered controversy. The new dance music version of the track was deemed inappropriate and insulting by many.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/06/17/marnik-respond-to-outrage-over-remix-of-bella-ciao/|title=DJ Duo Responds To Massive Outrage After Remixing Anti-Fascist War Song [Details]|date=2018-06-17|work=Your EDM|access-date=2018-08-24|language=en-US}}</ref> On July 20, 2018, Aoki released new single "Lie To Me" featuring singer-songwriter [[Ina Wroldsen|Ira Wroldsen]].
On August 6, 2018, in an interview, he announced the release of his new album ''[[Neon Future III]]''. It included collaborations with Ira Wroldsen, [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Maluma (singer)|Maluma]], [[Blink-182]], and [[BTS (band)|BTS]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8468755/steve-aoki-reveals-nicki-minaj-blink-182-collaborations-neon-future-iii|title=Steve Aoki Reveals Nicki Minaj, Blink-182 Collabs On 'Neon Future III': Watch|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref><ref>
{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/steveaoki/status/1055096582499065861|title=Steve Aoki Tweets Surprise Collab With BTS On The Track 'Waste It On Me' For His Album 'Neon Future III'|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-10-25}}</ref>
On October 25, 2018, Aoki released "[[Waste It on Me]]" which features BTS members, RM, Jimin (with backup vocals) and [[Jungkook]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-steve-aoki-waste-it-on-me-747366/|title=BTS, Steve Aoki Reunite For Third Time on New Song 'Waste It on Me'|work=RollingStone|accessdate=2018-11-07}}</ref> The single, which was also included in Aoki's album, ''Neon Future III'', marked Aoki and BTS' third collaboration as well as BTS' first all-English single. ''Neon Future III'' was released on October 9, 2018. In an interview with EDM.com, Aoki announced that his next album, ''[[Neon Future IV]]'', will be released in 2019.<ref name="edm.com">{{cite web|url=https://edm.com/interviews/steve-aoki-neon-future-iv-hakkasan-interview|title=STEVE AOKI ANNOUNCES NEON FUTURE IV, TALKS HAKKASAN RESIDENCY AND K-POP COLLABS [INTERVIEW]|work=EDM.com|last=Cameron|first=John|date=January 29, 2019|accessdate=September 6, 2019}}</ref>
On September 9, 2019, Aoki released "Let it Be Me", a collaboration with [[Backstreet Boys]], which came about after Aoki met [[Nick Carter (musician)|Nick Carter]] at his Vegas show.<ref name="etonline.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/steve-aoki-and-backstreet-boys-team-up-for-inspiring-let-it-be-me-music-video-exclusive-132008|title=STEVE AOKI AND BACKSTREET BOYS TEAM UP FOR INSPIRING "LET IT BE ME" MUSIC VIDEO EXCLUSIVE|work=etonline.com|last=Calvario|first=Liz|date=September 9, 2019|accessdate=December 13, 2019}}</ref>
==Appearances==
[[File:Steve Aoki at Collision Conf 2019.jpg|thumb|Steve Aoki on stage during day three of the "Collision 2019" conference]]
Aoki has made appearances in the media, notably in video games, television, and music videos. He was featured in the video games ''[[NBA 2K]]8'' and ''NBA 2K9'' as a special celebrity player, even though he admits to being terrible at basketball. He makes cameos in the videos for [[Cobra Starship]]'s 2007 single "Send My Love to the Dancefloor, I'll See You in Hell (Hey Mister DJ)" and [[The Sounds]]' single "Tony the Beat". Aoki made a cameo appearance in rapper [[Kid Cudi]]'s video "[[Just What I Am]]".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/11/06/kid-cudi-king-chip-just-what-i-am-video/ | title=New Video: Kid Cudi Featuring King Chip, 'Just What I Am' (NSFW) | work=[[MTV|MTV Music]] | publisher=[[MTV Networks]] | date=November 7, 2012 | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Depland, Michael}}</ref> On July 1, 2016, it was announced that Aoki would make an appearance as both a musical contributor and non-playable character in the video game ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/01/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-release-date-and-collaboration-with-dj-steve-aoki-announced|title=Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Release Date and Collaboration With DJ Steve Aoki Announced|last=Osborn|first=Alex|date=July 1, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|language=en-US|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref>
In January 2012, Steve Aoki released new tracks on ''[[Turntable.fm]]'' in conjunction with [[Sol Republic|SOL REPUBLIC]] Headphones,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solrepublic.com/culture/blog/steve-aoki-drops-two-new-tracks-sol-republics-turntablefm-roomlive |title=Steve Aoki Drops Two New Tracks in SOL REPUBLIC's Turntable.fm Room...LIVE |publisher=SOL Republic |date= |accessdate=January 10, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113010959/http://www.solrepublic.com/culture/blog/steve-aoki-drops-two-new-tracks-sol-republics-turntablefm-roomlive |archivedate=January 13, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> making him the first established artist to fully orchestrate a listening session using the platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/steve-aoki-debuts-new-music-using-turntablefm.html |title=Steve Aoki Unveils New Music Using Turntable.fm |publisher=hypebot |date= |accessdate=January 11, 2012}}</ref> Aoki appeared in an episode of The CW's new superhero series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' on March 20, 2013, at 8 pm EST. He was playing himself, spinning at the grand opening of Oliver Queen's fictional nightclub.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benanti|first=Sam|title=Steve Aoki to make 'Arrow' Cameo|url=http://djz.com/news/steve-aoki-arrow-cameo/?c=y|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130408023642/http://djz.com/news/steve-aoki-arrow-cameo/?c=y|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2013|publisher=DJZ.com|accessdate=February 28, 2013}}</ref> He also appeared in an anti-fur ad for [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]], an organization he says he's supported since he was 14 years old.<ref>Kayla Newcomer,"[http://www.globalanimal.org/2014/06/27/edm-superstar-steve-aoki-raves-about-animal-rights/ EDM Superstar Steve Aoiki Raves About Animal Rights]," Global Animal Foundation, June 27, 2014.</ref> Aoki appeared on ''[[Never Mind the Buzzcocks]]'' in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v0dz/broadcasts/upcoming|title=Upcoming|website=Bbc.co.uk|accessdate=December 7, 2014}}</ref> He currently resides in [[Henderson, Nevada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2015/nov/17/steve-aoki-dj-interview-hakkasan-birthday-charitab/|title=Chatting up Steve Aoki as he preps to celebrate his birthday at Hakkasan|website=Lasvegasweekly.com|accessdate=November 19, 2017}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations==
Aoki has won and been nominated for a number of industry awards, both in annual competitions and in magazine rankings. In 2007, he was named Best Party Rocker DJ by ''[[BPM (magazine)|BPM Magazine]]'', Best DJ of the Year by ''[[Paper Magazine]]'', and Best Set of the Season at the [[Ibiza|Ibiza Awards]]. Several years later, in 2012, he was named #15 in the Top 100 DJs in ''[[DJ Magazine]]'', and was named America's #2 Best DJ. Also in 2012, he won an EDM Effect [[Woodie Awards|Woodie Award]] by [[MTVu]], and the following year he was nominated for his first [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=KHAL|title=The 2013 Best Dance/Electronica Album Grammy Nominees|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/the-2013-best-danceelectronica-album-grammy-nominees/steve-aoki-wonderland|website=Complex.com|accessdate=17 February 2017}}</ref>
Aoki finished in 6th place in the 2013 America's Best DJ competition conducted by ''DJ Times'' magazine,<ref name="sixthtimes"/> and finished in 8th place in 2013 & 2016 and 10th place in 2014, 2015 And 2017 for ''[[DJ Mag]]'''s Top 100 DJs competition. In 2014, Aoki was awarded two [[Guinness World Records]], one for the "longest crowd cheer", and also for the "most amount of glow sticks for thirty seconds."<ref name="Rokelleotraeled">Aoki performed at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami Beach on May 21st.
{{cite news
| title =Steve Aoki Holds Two Guinness World Records
| first =
| last =
| url =http://doandroidsdance.com/news/steve-aoki-holds-two-guinness-world-records/
| newspaper =
| publisher =Do Androids Dance
| date =January 5, 2014
| accessdate = February 2, 2015
}}</ref> Aoki performed at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami Beach on May 21.<ref>{{cite news
| title =Steve Aoki Holds Two Guinness World Records
| url =http://doandroidsdance.com/news/steve-aoki-holds-two-guinness-world-records/
| publisher =Do Androids Dance
| date =January 5, 2014
| accessdate = February 2, 2015
}}</ref> He also earned the Guinness record for "most traveled musician in one year", with 161 shows in 41 countries in 2014.<ref name="Rokellepshenk">
{{cite news
| title =Think Steve Aoki's Neon Future is too short? Here's what he had to say
| first =James
| last =Dinh
| url =http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1052609/interview-edm-dj-steve-aoki-talks-new-album-neon-future-part-1-and-why-its-shorter-than-expected
| newspaper =
| publisher =Sheknows
| date =October 2, 2014
| accessdate = February 2, 2015
}}</ref>
Since early in his career Aoki has been involved with various charities, and EDM.com named him No. 1 on their list of the eleven most charitable EDM producers.<ref name="Rokelleqproducers">
{{cite news
|title = 11 of EDM's most Charitable Producers
|url = http://edm.com/articles/2014/10/2/11-of-edm-most-charitable-producers
|publisher = EDM.com
|accessdate = February 2, 2015
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160919082503/http://edm.com/articles/2014/10/2/11-of-edm-most-charitable-producers
|archive-date = September 19, 2016
|url-status = dead
|df = mdy-all
}}</ref> He is the founder of the '''Steve Aoki Charitable Fund,''' which raises money for global humanitarian relief organizations and medical research. Among the organization's fundraising methods are Aoki's touring events, "memorabilia auctions", and collaborations with other artists.<ref name="Rokellercharitable">
{{cite news
|title = Steve Aoki Charitable Fund
|url = http://www.creativevisions.org/get-involved/cap/steve-aoki-charitable-fund
|publisher = Creative Visions Foundation
|accessdate = February 2, 2015
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150212191640/http://www.creativevisions.org/get-involved/cap/steve-aoki-charitable-fund
|archivedate = February 12, 2015
|df = mdy-all
}}</ref> In early 2015 he was named as Global Ambassador for the [[Best Buddies]] program, which is a non-profit devoted to young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.<ref name="z">
{{cite news
|title = Steve Aoki Receives MTV Chiuku Award from MTV Latin America – Get the Scoop! (@steveaoki)
|url = http://celebsecrets4u.com/2015/04/01/steve-aoki-receives-mtv-chiuku-award-from-mtv-latin-america-get-the-scoop-steveaoki/
|publisher = CelebSecrets4U
|date = April 1, 2015
|accessdate = 2015-04-16
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150404081122/http://celebsecrets4u.com/2015/04/01/steve-aoki-receives-mtv-chiuku-award-from-mtv-latin-america-get-the-scoop-steveaoki/
|archivedate = April 4, 2015
|df = mdy-all
}}</ref> Also around that time [[MTV Latin America]] awarded Aoki the Chiuku Award for humanitarian work. He was presented with the award at the [[International Dance Music Awards]].<ref name="zchiku">
{{cite news
|title = Steve Aoki Awarded with MTV Chiuku Award
|url = http://www.edmstreet.com/steve-aoki-mtv-chiuku-award/
|publisher = EDMStreet.com
|date = April 1, 2014
|accessdate = 2015-04-16
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150418030638/http://www.edmstreet.com/steve-aoki-mtv-chiuku-award/
|archive-date = April 18, 2015
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Selected awards for Steve Aoki
!Year
!Award
!Nominated work
!Category
!Result
|-
|2007
|rowspan="1"|[[DJ Awards]]
|Steve Aoki
| Best Set of the Season
|{{Won}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2008
|rowspan="1"|[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Awards]]
|''[[Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles|Pillowface and His<br />Airplane Chronicles]]''
| Best Mix Album of the Year
|{{Won}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2012
|rowspan="1"|[[World Music Awards]]
|Steve Aoki
| World's Best EDM Artist
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2013
|rowspan="1"|[[55th Annual Grammy Awards|Grammy Awards]]
|''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]]''
| [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album|Best Dance/Electronica Album]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2015
|rowspan="1"|[[MTV Awards|MTV Latin America]]
|Steve Aoki
|Chiuku Award
|{{Won}}
|}{{Citation needed|date=February 2017}}
=== [[DJ Magazine]] Top 100 DJs ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Position
! Notes
! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2010
| 103
| Non Entry
| rowspan="10"| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://vk.com/topic-4286148_28357370?offset=20|work=vk.com}}</ref>
|-
| 2011
| 42
| New Entry (Up 61)
|-
| 2012
| 15
| Up 27
|-
| 2013
| 8
| Up 7
|-
| 2014
| 10
| Down 2
|-
| 2015
| 10
| No Change
|-
| 2016
| 7
| Up 3
|-
| 2017
| 9
| Down 2
|-
| 2018
| 11
| Down 2
|-
| 2019
| 10
| Up 1
|-
|}
== Discography ==
{{Main|Steve Aoki discography}}
* ''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Neon Future I]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Neon Future II]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Steve Aoki Presents Kolony]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Neon Future III]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Neon Future IV]]'' (2020)
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;font-size:100%;"
|+
! Year
! Release title
! Type
! Role
|-
|2005
|''[[Punk'd]] – "David Boreanaz, Kristin Cavaller & Terrell Owens"''
|Television episode
|Himself
|-
|2012
|''Chasing with Steve Aoki'' ''– 7 episodes''
|Television episodes
|Himself
|-
| 2013 ||''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' – "The Huntress Returns" || Television episode || Himself (fictionalized version)
|-
| 2014 || ''[[The Distortion of Sound]]'' || Documentary || Himself
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2015 || ''[[I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016 film)|I'll Sleep When I'm Dead]]'' || Feature documentary || Main subject<ref name="sdeadline"/>
|-
| ''[[The Hive (2014 film)|The Hive]]'' || Feature horror film || Executive producer,<ref name="tnerdish"/> soundtrack creator<ref name="youtubesleepdead"/>
|-
| ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' – "Zeb and Kevin Erotic Hot Tub Canvas" || Television episode || Himself (voice)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015-04-18/Steve-Aoki-Robot-Chicken|title=Steve Aoki To Appear On Popular TV Show|date=April 18, 2015|website=Edm.com|accessdate=19 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222165510/http://edm.com/articles/2015-04-18/Steve-Aoki-Robot-Chicken|archive-date=December 22, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Point Break (2015 film)|Point Break]]'' || Action film || Himself (cameo)
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2016 || ''[[Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)|Hell's Kitchen]]'' – "6 Chefs Compete" || Television episode || Himself (dining room guest)
|-
| ''[[Why Him?]]'' || Feature film ||Himself
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2017 || ''[[Charming (film)|Charming]]'' || Animated film || Matilija DJ (voice)
|-
|''[[Bill Nye Saves the World]]''
|| Talk show || Himself
|-
| 2018
| ''[[The Sidemen Show]]''
| Web series
| Himself
|}
==Philanthropy==
The Aoki Foundation helps fund research on the brain with a focus on regenerative medicine and brain preservation.<ref name="AokiFoundation">{{Cite web|url=http://www.steveaoki.com/foundation/|title=AOKI FOUNDATION|website=Steve Aoki|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref> They envision a world without degenerative brain diseases, and where science and technology can be used towards healthy [[life extension]].<ref name="AokiFoundation"/> The Foundation also supports other causes such as disaster relief, developmental disabilities, and animal-rights.<ref name="AokiFoundation"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/steve-aoki|title=Steve Aoki: Charity Work & Causes|website=Look to the Stars|language=en|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fashionmagazine.com/culture/steve-aoki-cake-philanthropy-brain-project/|title=Steve Aoki on Cake, Philanthropy, and The Yogen Früz Pinkberry Brain Project|date=2018-07-04|website=FASHION Magazine|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref> The foundation has partnered with [http://www.keepmemoryalive.org/ Keep Memory Alive], [[SENS Research Foundation]], the [[Buck Institute for Research on Aging]], [[Music for Relief]], and [[Best Buddies International]].<ref name="AokiFoundation"/>
In 2013, during his North American tour, Aoki donated a dollar of every ticket sale to four charities: the [[Brain Preservation Foundation]], the [[University of Rochester Medical Center]] – Memory Care Program, the [https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/ American Brain Foundation], and [https://www.infusio.org/ Infusio].<ref name="screamermagazine">{{Cite web|url=https://screamermagazine.com/press-releases/steve-aoki-charitable-fund-makes-major-donation-multiple-health-research-organizations/|title=Steve Aoki Charitable Fund Makes Major Donation To Multiple Health And Research Organizations|last=Fund|first=Steve Aoki Charitable|date=2014-02-25|website=Screamer Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref><ref name="supergoodmusic">{{Cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmusic.com/djs-doing-good-with-their-steve-aoki-charitable-fund/|title=DJs Doing Good With Their $$$: Steve Aoki Charitable Fund « SUPERGOODMUSIC|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://celebritiesdogood.com/2014/02/steve-aoki-charitable-fund-makes-major-donation-multiple-health-research/|title=STEVE AOKI CHARITABLE FUND Makes Major Donation to Multiple Health and Research Organizations|date=2014-02-28|website=Celebrities Do Good|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref> Aoki fans were invited to vote for their favorite charity, with the Brain Preservation taking the grand prize.<ref name="screamermagazine"/> A total of $65,000 were donated,<ref name="screamermagazine"/><ref name="supergoodmusic"/> with $33,000 going to the Brain Preservation Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brainpreservation.org/donors/|title=Donors – The Brain Preservation Foundation|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[Dim Mak Records]]
* [[Ultra Records]]
* [[List of dubstep musicians]]
* [[List of house musicians]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
== Further reading ==
;Interviews and articles
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101202124317/http://easyloverecords.com/steveaokiinterview/ UCSB Student Interview with Steve Aoki, Nov. 2010]
*[http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/13/kid-millionaire-cashes/ Review by ''The Santa Barbara Independent'', Mar. 2008]
*[http://submergemag.com/featured/shut-up-and-dance/466/ Interview with Steve Aoki, ''Submerge Magazine'', Dec. 2008]
*[http://www.clubplanet.com/Articles/6400/Interview-with-Steve-Aoki Interview by Clubplanet, May 2010]
*[http://www.clubbing9ine.com/dj-list/world-djs/steve-aoki/ Steve Aoki DJ List Review]
*[http://www.mutecontrol.com/2013/02/steve-aoki-entrevista/ Steve Aoki interview @ Mute/Control (Spanish)]
;Discographies
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-aoki-mn0001356210 Steve Aoki] at [[Allmusic]]
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/438783-Steve-Aoki Steve Aoki] at [[Discogs]]
==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.steveaoki.com}}
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[[Category:American transhumanists]]
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New page wikitext, after the edit (new_wikitext) | '== Early life==
Steven Hiroyuki Aoki was born in [[Miami]], Florida, and grew up in [[Newport Beach, California|Newport Beach]], California. He graduated from [[Newport Harbor High School]] in 1995, where he was a player on the varsity badminton team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nextshark.com/steve-aoki-how-the-son-of-a-renowned-restaurateur-became-one-of-edms-hottest-acts/|title=How the Son of a Renowned Restaurateur Became One of EDM's Hottest Acts|last=Luo|first=Benny|date=May 12, 2015|website=Nextshark.com|access-date=December 17, 2016}}</ref> He is of [[Japanese people|Japanese]] descent, the third child of [[Hiroaki Aoki|Rocky Aoki]] and Chizuru Kobayashi.<ref>[http://nymag.com/guides/money/2006/23465/index1.html Aoki family tree from NY mag] Nymag.com. Retrieved on July 9, 2008</ref> His father was a former [[wrestling|wrestler]] who also founded the restaurant chain [[Benihana (restaurant)|Benihana]]. He has two older siblings, sister Kana (who is sometimes called by her middle name "Grace"), and brother Kevin (owner of Doraku Sushi restaurant).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/aoki-in-dadeland-continues-benihana-legacy-6577519|title=Aoki in Dadeland Continues Benihana Legacy|last=Torres|first=Carla|date=2014-06-30|website=Miami New Times|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref> His half-sister is model and actress [[Devon Aoki]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-apr-29-tm-aoki17-story.html|title=Steve Aoki|date=2007-04-29|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2019-04-17|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>
Aoki attended the [[University of California, Santa Barbara]] and graduated with two [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] degrees, one in feminist studies and the other in sociology. In college, he produced do-it-yourself records and ran underground concerts out of his [[Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative#Biko|Biko room]]<nowiki/> in the Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative,<ref name="sbcoop">{{cite web|url=http://www.sbcoop.org/|title=Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative | we own it|publisher=sbcoop.org|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> which was located in [[Isla Vista]], a section of residential land adjacent to UCSB. As a concert venue, the apartment became known as ''The Pickle Patch''.<ref>[http://mostly.blueskiesabove.us/tunes/pickle-patch-compilation/ Pickle Patch Compilation |]. Mostly.blueskiesabove.us (January 13, 2008). Retrieved on 2012-01-07.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=1998|title=Digging Up the Dirt - Daily Nexus|date=May 11, 2008|accessdate=November 19, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080525074527/http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=1998|archivedate=May 25, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Aoki was also involved in student activism at UCSB, being the founder of a [[Maoist Internationalist Movement|Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist League]] chapter on campus.<ref name="maomao">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/13/kid-millionaire-cashes/|title=Kid Millionaire Cashes In|website=Independent.com|accessdate=November 19, 2017|date=March 13, 2008}}</ref> By his early 20s, Aoki had built his own record label, which he named Dim Mak – a reference to his childhood hero, [[Bruce Lee]].<ref name="thelookrightnow">{{cite web|url=http://www.thelookrightnow.com/ftl/steve |title=The Look Right Now | Steve Aoki profile |accessdate=February 16, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080820051648/http://www.thelookrightnow.com/ftl/steve |archivedate=August 20, 2008 }}</ref><ref>http://blog.lessthan3.com/2012/11/interview-steve-aoki-2/</ref><ref name="dimmak">{{cite web |url=http://shop.dimmak.com/about |title=About |website=Shop.dimmak.com |accessdate=February 16, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216215429/http://shop.dimmak.com/about |archivedate=February 16, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
==Music career==
===1990s–2000s: Dim Mak Records and early releases===
{{See also|Dim Mak Records|Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles}}
Aoki founded his own label, [[Dim Mak Records]], in 1996. The label has released music by other electro house artists such as [[MSTRKRFT]], [[The Bloody Beetroots]], [[Felix Cartal]], and Mustard Pimp, as well as [[Bloc Party]], [[The Rakes]], [[The Kills]], [[Klaxons]], [[Infected Mushroom]], [[Scanners (band)|Scanners]], [[Whitey (musician)|Whitey]], and [[Mystery Jets]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Steve Aoki Bio, Music, News & Shows|url=http://djz.com/featured_djs/steve-aoki/|website=Djz.com|accessdate=February 28, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329011704/http://djz.com/featured_djs/steve-aoki/|archivedate=March 29, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Aoki teamed up with Blake Miller of the LA-based band [[Moving Units]] to produce remixes. The duo of Miller and Aoki work under the moniker '''Weird Science'''. Aoki has also been in numerous bands, including This Machine Kills, which released an album on [[Ebullition|Ebullition Records]], Esperanza, and The Fire Next Time.
In May 2006, Aoki became a board member for MC5 bassist [[Michael Davis (bassist)|Michael Davis]]' Music Is Revolution Foundation,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.musicisrevolution.com/board |title=Meet the Board |publisher=Music Is Revolution Foundation |accessdate=February 10, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527052819/http://www.musicisrevolution.com/board |archivedate=May 27, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref> a non-profit organization that provides music education support within public schools.<ref name="boardmembers">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicisrevolution.com/ |title=The Manifesto |publisher=Music Is Revolution Foundation |accessdate=February 10, 2011}}</ref> Aoki's debut DJ mix album, ''[[Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles]]'' was released in January 2008.<ref>[http://www.thrivemusic.com/ecards/SteveAoki/ Steve Aoki's debut mix album profile] Retrieved on July 9, 2008</ref> He had an ''[[Essential Mix]]'' that aired on [[BBC Radio 1]] on August 2, 2008,<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/essentialmix/tracklistingarchive.shtml|title=BBC - Radio 1 - Essential Mix - Tracklisting|website=Bbc.co.uk|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> and again on October 27, 2012.<ref name="bbcprogramme">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nfb2y BBC Radio 1 – BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, Steve Aoki]. Bbc.co.uk (October 27, 2012). Retrieved on 2013-08-25.</ref> Aoki has collaborated with fellow producers and thus far{{when|date=August 2014}} has released singles with [[The Bloody Beetroots]], [[Armand Van Helden]] of [[Duck Sauce]], [[Afrojack]], [[Laidback Luke]], Tai, [[Chris Lake]], [[Angger Dimas]], [[Sidney Samson]], and [[Tiësto]]. In his interviews, Twitter feed or from his YouTube channel he has shown teasers or has discussed doing future{{when|reason=This section refers to the 2000s which ended in 2010|date=July 2019}} collaborations with [[Diplo (DJ)|Diplo]], [[Knife Party]], [[Datsik (musician)|Datsik]], [[Chris Lake]], and more.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}
Aoki has remixed many artists and bands, including [[The Jackson 5]], [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]], [[Kanye West]], [[Eminem]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Mike Posner]], [[Girls Generation]], [[All American Rejects]], [[Refused]], [[The Killers]], [[Bassnectar]], [[Lenny Kravitz]], [[Bloc Party]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Robin Thicke]], [[SPA (band)|S.P.A.]], [[Kid Cudi]], Fërnando Oviedo, [[Chester French]], [[BTS (band)|BTS]] and [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]]. He remixed the track "When The Wind Blows" that features on the UK edition of [[The All-American Rejects]]{{'}} 2008 album ''[[When The World Comes Down]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} On November 10, 2009, he released a remix for Drake's song "[[Forever (Drake Song)|Forever]]". The song features [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]], [[Kanye West]], [[Lil Wayne]], and [[Eminem]]. The track made it to the top of Hype Machine's chart in December 2009.<ref name="twitter.com">[https://twitter.com/steveaoki/status/5613488514 Twitter / Steve Aoki: Just finished my remix for]. Twitter.com (November 10, 2009). Retrieved on 2012-01-07.</ref>
===2010–12: International breakthrough===
{{See also|I'm in the House|Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)}}
Through relentless touring he gained huge support from colleges. He is widely known for his acrobatic crowd surfing stunts, throwing cake at fans, spraying champagne bottles, and riding rafts on the dance floor.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} Performing an average of 250 shows a year, he has recently started touring with production via bus tours, like the spring 2012 Deadmeat Tour, when he headlined more than 55 cities in 60 dates across the United States and Canada. Many of the artists Aoki collaborates with make appearances on tour with him.<ref name="schoscoopreviews">{{cite web |url=http://showscoop.com/498835-Steve-Aoki |title=Steve Aoki Tour Reviews |publisher=showscoop |access-date=February 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510165551/http://showscoop.com/498835-Steve-Aoki |archive-date=May 10, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He has played lesser-traveled regions – in 2009 he played a show in [[Beijing, China]], with [[Diplo]] at a night organised by promoters [[Split Works]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spli-t.com/splitworks/diplo-steve-aoki-in-beijing-2009/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-04-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510034927/http://www.spli-t.com/splitworks/diplo-steve-aoki-in-beijing-2009/ |archivedate=May 10, 2013 |df=mdy }} (http). spli-t.com (2009). Retrieved on 2012-15-08</ref> In July 2012, Aoki was added to the Pollstar Top 100 North American Tours in their 2012 Mid Year Report.<ref name=Pollstarlist>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Jay|title=Pollstar's Mid-Year Charts & Figures|url=http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=802058|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> The list designated Aoki as the highest grossing dance artist in North America for the first half of the year.<ref name="dancestarsmixmag">{{cite web|title=Dance Stars Bring in the Money Stateside|url=http://mixmag.net/words/news/mainstream-artists-revive-concerepisodet-revenue|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref>
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In March 2010 Aoki released "[[I'm in the House]]", a collaboration with [[Zuper Blahq]]—alter-ego of [[The Black Eyed Peas]] singer [[will.i.am]].<ref name="apple">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id354135913 |title=iTunes - Music - I'm In the House (feat. Zuper Blahq) - Single by Steve Aoki|publisher=itunes.apple.com|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> The song charted at No. 29 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] in its first week of release, and later entered the [[UK Dance Chart]] and the [[UK Indie Chart]], peaking within the top five in each chart. The song was featured on an Episode of [[MTV]]'s ''[[Jersey Shore (TV series)|Jersey Shore]]'', as well as in the feature film ''[[Piranha]]'' and the trailer for ''[[Think Like A Man]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} Producer-songwriter [[Lucas Secon]] confirmed in a May 2010 interview with [[HitQuarters]] that he and [[Rivers Cuomo]] had recently worked with Aoki on a single.<ref name="hitquarters.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_Lucas_Secon_Interview.html |title=Interview With Lucas Secon |publisher=[[HitQuarters]] |date=May 17, 2010 |accessdate=May 27, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314062111/http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_Lucas_Secon_Interview.html |archivedate=March 14, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>
Aoki's first solo album, ''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]],'' was released January 2012 and features guest vocalists and musicians [[LMFAO (group)|LMFAO]], [[Kid Cudi]], [[Kay (singer)|Kay]], [[Travis Barker]], [[will.i.am]] aka [[Zuper Blahq]], [[Wynter Gordon]], [[Rivers Cuomo]], [[Lil Jon]], [[Chiddy Bang]], [[Lovefoxxx]] of [[CSS (band)|CSS]], [[Big John Duncan]] (former guitarist of the punk band [[The Exploited]]), and others. A remix album was released shortly after. On December 11, 2012, Aoki released his first EP, ''[[It's the End of the World As We Know It (EP)|It's the End of the World As We Know It]]'', which includes three songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/12/album-review-steve-aoki-its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-ep/|title=Album Review: Steve Aoki – It's the End of the World As We Know It EP|publisher= [[Consequence of Sound]]|date=21 December 2012}}</ref> Aoki was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album]] for ''Wonderland'' at the 2013 [[55th Annual Grammy Awards]].
===2013: "A Light That Never Comes"===
{{See also|A Light That Never Comes}}
[[File:02 steveaoki bsb59.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Aoki performing in Brasilia, Brazil, 2014]]
On October 11, 2013, Aoki collaborated with [[Linkin Park]] on the song "[[A Light That Never Comes]]"<ref name="nevercomesout">{{cite web|title=A Light That Never Comes (Feat. Steve Aoki)|url=http://music.xbox.com/Details/Album/z/b098e207-0100-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933|publisher=[[Xbox Music]]|accessdate=September 17, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/09/linkin-park-steve-aoki-a-light-that-never-comes-facebook-game/ |title=Hear Linkin Park and Steve Aoki's 'A Light That Never Comes' on Facebook | SPIN | Newswire |publisher=SPIN |date=2013-09-12 |accessdate=September 18, 2013}}</ref> that was included on the remix album, ''[[Recharged (Linkin Park album)|Recharged]],'' 18 days later.<ref name="Recharged1">{{cite web|title=Linkin Park post info about LP Recharge and upcoming album|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151894935666788&set=a.132163956787.140836.8210451787&type=1|work=Facebook|publisher=Linkin Park|accessdate=September 12, 2013}}</ref> Several remixes of the song were added on the January 2014 digital download EP ''[[A Light That Never Comes#Remixes|A Light That Never Comes (Remixes)]]''.<ref>[http://www.linkinpark.com/profiles/blogs/a-light-that-never-comes-remixes-ep "A LIGHT THAT NEVER COMES (Remixes) EP"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714234724/http://www.linkinpark.com/profiles/blogs/a-light-that-never-comes-remixes-ep |date=July 14, 2014 }}''[[Linkin Park|Linkinpark.com]]'' Retrieved July 2, 2014.</ref> "A Light That Never Comes" was used in films such as ''[[Expendables 3]]''. Aoki finished in 6th place in the 2013 America's Best DJ competition-a vote and promotion to find out the country's most popular DJ conducted by ''DJ Times'' magazine and [[Pioneer Corporation|Pioneer DJ]].<ref name="sixthtimes">{{cite web|url=http://www.djtimes.com/americasbestdj/2013-results/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-08-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140801165855/http://www.djtimes.com/americasbestdj/2013-results/ |archivedate=August 1, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref>
From 2011 to 2014 he had a number of other tracks included in television shows, commercials, and film. This included "I'm In the House", used in the music festival documentary ''[[Electric Daisy Carnival]]'' in 2011, which in 2014 was used in a trailer for the comedy ''[[Think Like A Man Too]]'' as well. In 2012 his track "Beat Down", featuring Australian rapper [[Iggy Azalea]], was used in a promo for the reality show ''[[Bad Girls All-Star Battle]]''. From 2013 to 2014 his track "Boneless" was used in a number of commercials, with companies including [[Scion (automobile)|Scion]], [[Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)|Budweiser]], and [[Sol Republic]]. His track "Get Me Outta Here" was used in a [[Scion (automobile)|Scion]] commercial in 2014 as well, while "Free the Madness" was used in a 2014 [[Bud Light]] commercial. His track "Flight" in 2014 was used in a commercial for Sol Republic. Aoki's song "Back To Earth", featuring [[Fall Out Boy]], was used in the 2014 film ''[[Step Up: All In]]'', while his collaborative single "Freak" with [[Diplo]] and [[Deorro]], featuring [[Steve Bays]], was used in the 2014 film ''[[22 Jump Street]]''.
===2014–16: ''Neon Future'' albums and film===
{{See also|Neon Future I|Neon Future II}}
The first part of Aoki's two-part album, ''[[Neon Future I]]'', was released on September 30, 2014,<ref name="itunesfuture">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/neon-future-i/id885644767 |title=iTunes - Music - Neon Future I by Steve Aoki |publisher=itunes.apple.com|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> and reached No. 1 on [[Dance/Electronic Albums]] in the United States.<ref name="US-Dance-Al">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=steve aoki|chart=Dance/Electronic Albums C}} | title=Steve Aoki – Chart History: Dance/Electronic Albums | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref> The second album, ''[[Neon Future II]]'', features artists such as [[Snoop Lion]] and [[Rivers Cuomo]],.<ref name="sdeadline"/> In the United States it peaked at No. 32 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]],<ref name="US-200">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=steve aoki|chart=Billboard 200}} | title=Steve Aoki – Chart History: Billboard 200 | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref> No. 1 on [[Dance/Electronic Albums]],<ref name="US-Dance-Al"/> and No. 4 on the [[Independent Albums]] chart.<ref name="US-Ind-Al">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=steve aoki|chart=Independent Albums}} | title=Steve Aoki – Chart History: Independent Albums | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref> In Belgium, it reached No. 68 on the [[Ultratop#Ultratop 200 Albums (Flemish chart)|Ultratop 200 Albums]] chart.<ref name="BEL-FL">{{cite web | url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Steve+Aoki | title=Discografie Steve Aoki | publisher=Hung Medien | work=ultratop.be | accessdate=August 28, 2014 | language=Dutch}}</ref>
In May 2015, it was announced that [[Relativity Media|Relativity Productions]] had acquired the rights to distribute the documentary ''I'll Sleep When I'm Dead'' in the United States. Filmed during the making of his ''Neon Future'' double album, the film is focused on Aoki and delves into his family history, lifestyle, music, and his business.<ref name="sdeadline">
{{cite news
| title =Relativity Nabs 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead' Docu About Superstar DJ Steve Aoki
| first =Anita
| last =Busch
| url =http://deadline.com/2015/05/relativity-acquires-documentary-about-world-renown-dj-steve-aoki-1201424473/
| newspaper =[[Deadline Hollywood]]
| date =May 11, 2015
| accessdate = 2015-07-14
}}</ref> It is co-produced by Matthew Weaver and [[David Gelb]], who together had previously worked on the 2011 documentary ''[[Jiro Dreams Of Sushi]]''.<ref name="sdeadline"/> Among the executive producers are [[Ryan Kavanaugh]] and [[Tucker Tooley]].<ref name="sdeadline"/>
As with the first in the series, Aoki released a number of promo singles leading up to the release of ''[[Neon Future II]]''. The second of those singles, "[[Darker Than Blood]]", came out on April 14, 2015, and features vocals from Linkin Park.<ref name="darkthanblood">[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/neon-future-ii/id981269120?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iTunes - Music - Neon Future II by Steve Aoki] ''[[iTunes]]''</ref> According to Aoki, the song had been a work in progress since 2012. [[Mike Shinoda]] rewrote Aoki's original lyrics to make them darker, because Shinoda thought Aoki's original lyrics were "too happy".<ref name="billboardirections">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/6140987/steve-aoki-36-hours|title=36 Hours With Steve Aoki: 'I'm Really Bad At Taking Directions'|date=June 27, 2014|last=Spitznagel|first=Eric|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=March 2, 2015}}</ref> ''Neon Future II'' was released on May 12, 2015, through Dim Mak.<ref name="doandroides">{{cite web|url=http://doandroidsdance.com/news/steve-aoki-neon-future-album-madison-square-garden/ |title=Steve Aoki Announces "Neon Future" Release Dates, Madison Square Garden Live Date | Do Androids Dance |publisher=doandroidsdance.com|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> Among other artists, the second ''Neon Future'' featured [[Snoop Lion]] and [[Rivers Cuomo]].<ref name="sdeadline"/> It peaked at No. 2 on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart,<ref name="US-Dance-Al"/> among other placements in the United States.<ref name="US-Ind-Al"/> In Belgium it reached No. 93 on the Ultratop 200 Albums chart.<ref name="BEL-FL"/>
The 2015 science fiction thriller film ''[[The Hive (2014 film)|The Hive]]'' features tracks from the album ''Neon Future'' by Steve Aoki,'<ref name="tnerdish"/> who created the soundtrack<ref name="youtubesleepdead">{{cite news
| title =Watch an exclusive trailer for Nerdist's first film The Hive
| first =Will
| last =Robinson
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| newspaper =[[Entertainment Weekly]]
| date =2015
}}</ref> and also served as an executive producer.<ref name="tnerdish">{{cite news
|title = Start Screaming with the First Trailer for NERDIST PRESENTS: THE HIVE
|first = Kyle
|last = Hill
|url = http://nerdist.com/start-screaming-with-the-first-trailer-for-nerdist-presents-the-hive/
|publisher = [[Nerdist.com]]
|date = July 11, 2015
|accessdate = 2015-07-14
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150803071133/http://nerdist.com/start-screaming-with-the-first-trailer-for-nerdist-presents-the-hive/
|archive-date = August 3, 2015
|url-status = dead
}}</ref><ref name="youtubesleepdead"/> Aoki is also the central character in the documentary ''[[I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016 film)|I'll Sleep When I'm Dead]]''.<ref name="sdeadline"/>
===2017–present: ''Steve Aoki Presents Kolony, 5OKI, Neon Future III and IV''===
{{See also|Neon Future III|Neon Future IV}}
Aoki's fourth studio album, ''Steve Aoki Presents Kolony'', was released on July 21, 2017. It features the songs "Night Call" featuring [[Migos]] and [[Lil Yachty]], "[[Lit (Steve Aoki and Yellow Claw song)|Lit]]" with [[Gucci Mane]], "Been Balling" with [[Lil Uzi Vert]] and the lead single "Without You" with [[DVBBS]] featuring [[2 Chainz]] which was released in April and debuted at Aoki's [[Ultra Music Festival]] 2017 set in Miami.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/steve-aoki-talks-new-album-kolony-his-health-and-why-its-important-to-play-festivals-9453065|title=We Caught Up With Steve Aoki on His Tour Bus|last=Pullum|first=Roderick|date=2017-05-10|work=Dallas Observer|access-date=2017-05-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7776971/steve-aoki--2-chainz-dvbbs-without-u|title=Steve Aoki Teams With 2 Chainz and DVBBS on 'Without U': Listen|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=1 May 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-12}}</ref> In November 2017, it was confirmed that Aoki would be producing a remix of Korean group [[BTS (band)|BTS]]’s song "[[Mic Drop (song)|Mic Drop]]" featuring rapper [[Desiigner]], which was released on November 24.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8023120/bts-steve-aoki-desiigner-remix-mic-drop|title=BTS Joins Forces with Steve Aoki & Desiigner For Upcoming Remix of 'Mic Drop'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=7 November 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref> That day, Aoki also released a collaboration with [[Fifth Harmony]]'s [[Lauren Jauregui]], titled "[[All Night (Steve Aoki and Lauren Jauregui song)|All Night]]".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3057123/lauren-jauregui-steve-aoki-all-night-video/ |title=Lauren Jauregui Literally Crawls to Her Crush in Steve Aoki's 'All Night' Video |last=Roth |first=Madeline |date=2018-01-08 |website=[[MTV]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319224100/http://www.mtv.com/news/3057123/lauren-jauregui-steve-aoki-all-night-video/ |archive-date=2018-03-19 |url-status=live |accessdate=2018-03-30}}</ref>
In February 2018, Aoki announced the release of his five-track EP titled ''5OKI'', the follow up to his 2016 EP ''4OKI''. The EP would feature him collaborating with other producers to produce a "cross-genre" track collective.<ref name=5oki>{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/steve-aoki-interview-dj-tour-new-music-daddy-yankee-neon-futures-instagram-twitter-a8202421.html |title=Steve Aoki: 'Show me the obstacle course and I'll want to run through it' |last=Aubrey |first=Elizabeth |date=2018-02-09 |website=[[The Independent]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313092810/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/steve-aoki-interview-dj-tour-new-music-daddy-yankee-neon-futures-instagram-twitter-a8202421.html |archive-date=2018-03-13 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-04-21}}</ref> "I’m really putting an emphasis on EDM and I’m putting an emphasis on cross-genre collaboration. For EDM itself I’m making a big statement of re-claiming it as something [that’s] really important to me – kinda like giving back to my community,"<ref name=5oki /> stated Aoki prior to the EP's release. The tracks were released at a weekly interval over five weeks from 23 March to 20 April, with "Mayhem" featuring [[Quintino (DJ)|Quintino]] releasing on 23 March 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8257742/steve-aoki-mayhem-music-video |title=Steve Aoki and Quintino Get Stranded In the Woods In 'Mayhem' Music Video: Premiere |last=Cummings-Grady |first=Mackenzie |date=2018-03-23 |website=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406201848/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8257742/steve-aoki-mayhem-music-video |archive-date=April 6, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-04-21}}</ref> followed by "Pika Pika" with Loopers,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/30/steve-aoki-stars-in-his-own-action-movie-with-vinnie-jones-for-new-track-pika-pika-7426647 |title=Steve Aoki stars in his own action movie with Vinnie Jones for new track Pika Pika |last=Baillie |first=Katie |date=2018-03-30 |website=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401080049/http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/30/steve-aoki-stars-in-his-own-action-movie-with-vinnie-jones-for-new-track-pika-pika-7426647 |archive-date=April 1, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-04-21}}</ref> "It's Time" with [[Laidback Luke]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8292612/steve-aoki-laidback-luke-its-time-video|title=Steve Aoki & Laidback Luke Go Head to Head for 'It's Time': Watch|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407053807/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8292612/steve-aoki-laidback-luke-its-time-video|archive-date=April 7, 2018|url-status=live|accessdate=April 7, 2018}}</ref> "Anthem" with [[Hardwell]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8314286/hardwell-steve-aoki-anthem-kris-kiss-listen|title=Hardwell & Steve Aoki Bang Out A New 'Anthem' Feat. Kris Kiss: Listen|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=April 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416110247/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8314286/hardwell-steve-aoki-anthem-kris-kiss-listen|archive-date=April 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=April 16, 2018}}</ref> and concluding with "Moshi Moshi" with Vini Vici.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8344070/steve-aoki-mom-moshi-moshi-vini-vici |title=Steve Aoki Introduces His Mom on Fiery, Kawaii Tune 'Moshi Moshi' Feat. Vini Vici: Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=2018-04-17 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418035110/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8344070/steve-aoki-mom-moshi-moshi-vini-vici |archive-date=2018-04-18 |accessdate=2018-04-21}}</ref>
On May 18, 2018, Aoki released new single "Pretender" featuring [[AJR (band)|AJR]] and rapper [[Lil Yachty]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8456687/steve-aoki-lil-yachty-ajr-pretender-new-song|title=Steve Aoki, Lil Yachty & AJR Make Pop Dance on 'Pretender': Listen|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> In June 2018, Aoki remixed [[Rita Ora]]'s hit single "[[Girls (Rita Ora song)|Girls]]" featuring Charli [[Charli XCX|XCX]], [[Bebe Rexha]] and [[Cardi B]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8460067/steve-aoki-remix-girls-rita-ora-cardi-b-bebe-rexha-charli-xcx|title=Steve Aoki Remixes 'Girls' From Rita Ora, Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX: Listen|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> Later that month, alongside Italian [[DJ Marnik]], they released their version of "[[Bella ciao|Bella Ciao]]", which garnered controversy. The new dance music version of the track was deemed inappropriate and insulting by many.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/06/17/marnik-respond-to-outrage-over-remix-of-bella-ciao/|title=DJ Duo Responds To Massive Outrage After Remixing Anti-Fascist War Song [Details]|date=2018-06-17|work=Your EDM|access-date=2018-08-24|language=en-US}}</ref> On July 20, 2018, Aoki released new single "Lie To Me" featuring singer-songwriter [[Ina Wroldsen|Ira Wroldsen]].
On August 6, 2018, in an interview, he announced the release of his new album ''[[Neon Future III]]''. It included collaborations with Ira Wroldsen, [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Maluma (singer)|Maluma]], [[Blink-182]], and [[BTS (band)|BTS]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8468755/steve-aoki-reveals-nicki-minaj-blink-182-collaborations-neon-future-iii|title=Steve Aoki Reveals Nicki Minaj, Blink-182 Collabs On 'Neon Future III': Watch|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref><ref>
{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/steveaoki/status/1055096582499065861|title=Steve Aoki Tweets Surprise Collab With BTS On The Track 'Waste It On Me' For His Album 'Neon Future III'|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-10-25}}</ref>
On October 25, 2018, Aoki released "[[Waste It on Me]]" which features BTS members, RM, Jimin (with backup vocals) and [[Jungkook]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-steve-aoki-waste-it-on-me-747366/|title=BTS, Steve Aoki Reunite For Third Time on New Song 'Waste It on Me'|work=RollingStone|accessdate=2018-11-07}}</ref> The single, which was also included in Aoki's album, ''Neon Future III'', marked Aoki and BTS' third collaboration as well as BTS' first all-English single. ''Neon Future III'' was released on October 9, 2018. In an interview with EDM.com, Aoki announced that his next album, ''[[Neon Future IV]]'', will be released in 2019.<ref name="edm.com">{{cite web|url=https://edm.com/interviews/steve-aoki-neon-future-iv-hakkasan-interview|title=STEVE AOKI ANNOUNCES NEON FUTURE IV, TALKS HAKKASAN RESIDENCY AND K-POP COLLABS [INTERVIEW]|work=EDM.com|last=Cameron|first=John|date=January 29, 2019|accessdate=September 6, 2019}}</ref>
On September 9, 2019, Aoki released "Let it Be Me", a collaboration with [[Backstreet Boys]], which came about after Aoki met [[Nick Carter (musician)|Nick Carter]] at his Vegas show.<ref name="etonline.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/steve-aoki-and-backstreet-boys-team-up-for-inspiring-let-it-be-me-music-video-exclusive-132008|title=STEVE AOKI AND BACKSTREET BOYS TEAM UP FOR INSPIRING "LET IT BE ME" MUSIC VIDEO EXCLUSIVE|work=etonline.com|last=Calvario|first=Liz|date=September 9, 2019|accessdate=December 13, 2019}}</ref>
==Appearances==
[[File:Steve Aoki at Collision Conf 2019.jpg|thumb|Steve Aoki on stage during day three of the "Collision 2019" conference]]
Aoki has made appearances in the media, notably in video games, television, and music videos. He was featured in the video games ''[[NBA 2K]]8'' and ''NBA 2K9'' as a special celebrity player, even though he admits to being terrible at basketball. He makes cameos in the videos for [[Cobra Starship]]'s 2007 single "Send My Love to the Dancefloor, I'll See You in Hell (Hey Mister DJ)" and [[The Sounds]]' single "Tony the Beat". Aoki made a cameo appearance in rapper [[Kid Cudi]]'s video "[[Just What I Am]]".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/11/06/kid-cudi-king-chip-just-what-i-am-video/ | title=New Video: Kid Cudi Featuring King Chip, 'Just What I Am' (NSFW) | work=[[MTV|MTV Music]] | publisher=[[MTV Networks]] | date=November 7, 2012 | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Depland, Michael}}</ref> On July 1, 2016, it was announced that Aoki would make an appearance as both a musical contributor and non-playable character in the video game ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/01/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-release-date-and-collaboration-with-dj-steve-aoki-announced|title=Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Release Date and Collaboration With DJ Steve Aoki Announced|last=Osborn|first=Alex|date=July 1, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|language=en-US|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref>
In January 2012, Steve Aoki released new tracks on ''[[Turntable.fm]]'' in conjunction with [[Sol Republic|SOL REPUBLIC]] Headphones,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solrepublic.com/culture/blog/steve-aoki-drops-two-new-tracks-sol-republics-turntablefm-roomlive |title=Steve Aoki Drops Two New Tracks in SOL REPUBLIC's Turntable.fm Room...LIVE |publisher=SOL Republic |date= |accessdate=January 10, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113010959/http://www.solrepublic.com/culture/blog/steve-aoki-drops-two-new-tracks-sol-republics-turntablefm-roomlive |archivedate=January 13, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> making him the first established artist to fully orchestrate a listening session using the platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/steve-aoki-debuts-new-music-using-turntablefm.html |title=Steve Aoki Unveils New Music Using Turntable.fm |publisher=hypebot |date= |accessdate=January 11, 2012}}</ref> Aoki appeared in an episode of The CW's new superhero series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' on March 20, 2013, at 8 pm EST. He was playing himself, spinning at the grand opening of Oliver Queen's fictional nightclub.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benanti|first=Sam|title=Steve Aoki to make 'Arrow' Cameo|url=http://djz.com/news/steve-aoki-arrow-cameo/?c=y|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130408023642/http://djz.com/news/steve-aoki-arrow-cameo/?c=y|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2013|publisher=DJZ.com|accessdate=February 28, 2013}}</ref> He also appeared in an anti-fur ad for [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]], an organization he says he's supported since he was 14 years old.<ref>Kayla Newcomer,"[http://www.globalanimal.org/2014/06/27/edm-superstar-steve-aoki-raves-about-animal-rights/ EDM Superstar Steve Aoiki Raves About Animal Rights]," Global Animal Foundation, June 27, 2014.</ref> Aoki appeared on ''[[Never Mind the Buzzcocks]]'' in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v0dz/broadcasts/upcoming|title=Upcoming|website=Bbc.co.uk|accessdate=December 7, 2014}}</ref> He currently resides in [[Henderson, Nevada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2015/nov/17/steve-aoki-dj-interview-hakkasan-birthday-charitab/|title=Chatting up Steve Aoki as he preps to celebrate his birthday at Hakkasan|website=Lasvegasweekly.com|accessdate=November 19, 2017}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations==
Aoki has won and been nominated for a number of industry awards, both in annual competitions and in magazine rankings. In 2007, he was named Best Party Rocker DJ by ''[[BPM (magazine)|BPM Magazine]]'', Best DJ of the Year by ''[[Paper Magazine]]'', and Best Set of the Season at the [[Ibiza|Ibiza Awards]]. Several years later, in 2012, he was named #15 in the Top 100 DJs in ''[[DJ Magazine]]'', and was named America's #2 Best DJ. Also in 2012, he won an EDM Effect [[Woodie Awards|Woodie Award]] by [[MTVu]], and the following year he was nominated for his first [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=KHAL|title=The 2013 Best Dance/Electronica Album Grammy Nominees|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/the-2013-best-danceelectronica-album-grammy-nominees/steve-aoki-wonderland|website=Complex.com|accessdate=17 February 2017}}</ref>
Aoki finished in 6th place in the 2013 America's Best DJ competition conducted by ''DJ Times'' magazine,<ref name="sixthtimes"/> and finished in 8th place in 2013 & 2016 and 10th place in 2014, 2015 And 2017 for ''[[DJ Mag]]'''s Top 100 DJs competition. In 2014, Aoki was awarded two [[Guinness World Records]], one for the "longest crowd cheer", and also for the "most amount of glow sticks for thirty seconds."<ref name="Rokelleotraeled">Aoki performed at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami Beach on May 21st.
{{cite news
| title =Steve Aoki Holds Two Guinness World Records
| first =
| last =
| url =http://doandroidsdance.com/news/steve-aoki-holds-two-guinness-world-records/
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| publisher =Do Androids Dance
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| accessdate = February 2, 2015
}}</ref> Aoki performed at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami Beach on May 21.<ref>{{cite news
| title =Steve Aoki Holds Two Guinness World Records
| url =http://doandroidsdance.com/news/steve-aoki-holds-two-guinness-world-records/
| publisher =Do Androids Dance
| date =January 5, 2014
| accessdate = February 2, 2015
}}</ref> He also earned the Guinness record for "most traveled musician in one year", with 161 shows in 41 countries in 2014.<ref name="Rokellepshenk">
{{cite news
| title =Think Steve Aoki's Neon Future is too short? Here's what he had to say
| first =James
| last =Dinh
| url =http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1052609/interview-edm-dj-steve-aoki-talks-new-album-neon-future-part-1-and-why-its-shorter-than-expected
| newspaper =
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}}</ref>
Since early in his career Aoki has been involved with various charities, and EDM.com named him No. 1 on their list of the eleven most charitable EDM producers.<ref name="Rokelleqproducers">
{{cite news
|title = 11 of EDM's most Charitable Producers
|url = http://edm.com/articles/2014/10/2/11-of-edm-most-charitable-producers
|publisher = EDM.com
|accessdate = February 2, 2015
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160919082503/http://edm.com/articles/2014/10/2/11-of-edm-most-charitable-producers
|archive-date = September 19, 2016
|url-status = dead
|df = mdy-all
}}</ref> He is the founder of the '''Steve Aoki Charitable Fund,''' which raises money for global humanitarian relief organizations and medical research. Among the organization's fundraising methods are Aoki's touring events, "memorabilia auctions", and collaborations with other artists.<ref name="Rokellercharitable">
{{cite news
|title = Steve Aoki Charitable Fund
|url = http://www.creativevisions.org/get-involved/cap/steve-aoki-charitable-fund
|publisher = Creative Visions Foundation
|accessdate = February 2, 2015
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150212191640/http://www.creativevisions.org/get-involved/cap/steve-aoki-charitable-fund
|archivedate = February 12, 2015
|df = mdy-all
}}</ref> In early 2015 he was named as Global Ambassador for the [[Best Buddies]] program, which is a non-profit devoted to young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.<ref name="z">
{{cite news
|title = Steve Aoki Receives MTV Chiuku Award from MTV Latin America – Get the Scoop! (@steveaoki)
|url = http://celebsecrets4u.com/2015/04/01/steve-aoki-receives-mtv-chiuku-award-from-mtv-latin-america-get-the-scoop-steveaoki/
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Selected awards for Steve Aoki
!Year
!Award
!Nominated work
!Category
!Result
|-
|2007
|rowspan="1"|[[DJ Awards]]
|Steve Aoki
| Best Set of the Season
|{{Won}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2008
|rowspan="1"|[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Awards]]
|''[[Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles|Pillowface and His<br />Airplane Chronicles]]''
| Best Mix Album of the Year
|{{Won}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2012
|rowspan="1"|[[World Music Awards]]
|Steve Aoki
| World's Best EDM Artist
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2013
|rowspan="1"|[[55th Annual Grammy Awards|Grammy Awards]]
|''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]]''
| [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album|Best Dance/Electronica Album]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2015
|rowspan="1"|[[MTV Awards|MTV Latin America]]
|Steve Aoki
|Chiuku Award
|{{Won}}
|}{{Citation needed|date=February 2017}}
=== [[DJ Magazine]] Top 100 DJs ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Position
! Notes
! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2010
| 103
| Non Entry
| rowspan="10"| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://vk.com/topic-4286148_28357370?offset=20|work=vk.com}}</ref>
|-
| 2011
| 42
| New Entry (Up 61)
|-
| 2012
| 15
| Up 27
|-
| 2013
| 8
| Up 7
|-
| 2014
| 10
| Down 2
|-
| 2015
| 10
| No Change
|-
| 2016
| 7
| Up 3
|-
| 2017
| 9
| Down 2
|-
| 2018
| 11
| Down 2
|-
| 2019
| 10
| Up 1
|-
|}
== Discography ==
{{Main|Steve Aoki discography}}
* ''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Neon Future I]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Neon Future II]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Steve Aoki Presents Kolony]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Neon Future III]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Neon Future IV]]'' (2020)
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;font-size:100%;"
|+
! Year
! Release title
! Type
! Role
|-
|2005
|''[[Punk'd]] – "David Boreanaz, Kristin Cavaller & Terrell Owens"''
|Television episode
|Himself
|-
|2012
|''Chasing with Steve Aoki'' ''– 7 episodes''
|Television episodes
|Himself
|-
| 2013 ||''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' – "The Huntress Returns" || Television episode || Himself (fictionalized version)
|-
| 2014 || ''[[The Distortion of Sound]]'' || Documentary || Himself
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2015 || ''[[I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016 film)|I'll Sleep When I'm Dead]]'' || Feature documentary || Main subject<ref name="sdeadline"/>
|-
| ''[[The Hive (2014 film)|The Hive]]'' || Feature horror film || Executive producer,<ref name="tnerdish"/> soundtrack creator<ref name="youtubesleepdead"/>
|-
| ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' – "Zeb and Kevin Erotic Hot Tub Canvas" || Television episode || Himself (voice)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015-04-18/Steve-Aoki-Robot-Chicken|title=Steve Aoki To Appear On Popular TV Show|date=April 18, 2015|website=Edm.com|accessdate=19 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222165510/http://edm.com/articles/2015-04-18/Steve-Aoki-Robot-Chicken|archive-date=December 22, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Point Break (2015 film)|Point Break]]'' || Action film || Himself (cameo)
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2016 || ''[[Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)|Hell's Kitchen]]'' – "6 Chefs Compete" || Television episode || Himself (dining room guest)
|-
| ''[[Why Him?]]'' || Feature film ||Himself
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2017 || ''[[Charming (film)|Charming]]'' || Animated film || Matilija DJ (voice)
|-
|''[[Bill Nye Saves the World]]''
|| Talk show || Himself
|-
| 2018
| ''[[The Sidemen Show]]''
| Web series
| Himself
|}
==Philanthropy==
The Aoki Foundation helps fund research on the brain with a focus on regenerative medicine and brain preservation.<ref name="AokiFoundation">{{Cite web|url=http://www.steveaoki.com/foundation/|title=AOKI FOUNDATION|website=Steve Aoki|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref> They envision a world without degenerative brain diseases, and where science and technology can be used towards healthy [[life extension]].<ref name="AokiFoundation"/> The Foundation also supports other causes such as disaster relief, developmental disabilities, and animal-rights.<ref name="AokiFoundation"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/steve-aoki|title=Steve Aoki: Charity Work & Causes|website=Look to the Stars|language=en|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fashionmagazine.com/culture/steve-aoki-cake-philanthropy-brain-project/|title=Steve Aoki on Cake, Philanthropy, and The Yogen Früz Pinkberry Brain Project|date=2018-07-04|website=FASHION Magazine|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref> The foundation has partnered with [http://www.keepmemoryalive.org/ Keep Memory Alive], [[SENS Research Foundation]], the [[Buck Institute for Research on Aging]], [[Music for Relief]], and [[Best Buddies International]].<ref name="AokiFoundation"/>
In 2013, during his North American tour, Aoki donated a dollar of every ticket sale to four charities: the [[Brain Preservation Foundation]], the [[University of Rochester Medical Center]] – Memory Care Program, the [https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/ American Brain Foundation], and [https://www.infusio.org/ Infusio].<ref name="screamermagazine">{{Cite web|url=https://screamermagazine.com/press-releases/steve-aoki-charitable-fund-makes-major-donation-multiple-health-research-organizations/|title=Steve Aoki Charitable Fund Makes Major Donation To Multiple Health And Research Organizations|last=Fund|first=Steve Aoki Charitable|date=2014-02-25|website=Screamer Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref><ref name="supergoodmusic">{{Cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmusic.com/djs-doing-good-with-their-steve-aoki-charitable-fund/|title=DJs Doing Good With Their $$$: Steve Aoki Charitable Fund « SUPERGOODMUSIC|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://celebritiesdogood.com/2014/02/steve-aoki-charitable-fund-makes-major-donation-multiple-health-research/|title=STEVE AOKI CHARITABLE FUND Makes Major Donation to Multiple Health and Research Organizations|date=2014-02-28|website=Celebrities Do Good|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref> Aoki fans were invited to vote for their favorite charity, with the Brain Preservation taking the grand prize.<ref name="screamermagazine"/> A total of $65,000 were donated,<ref name="screamermagazine"/><ref name="supergoodmusic"/> with $33,000 going to the Brain Preservation Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brainpreservation.org/donors/|title=Donors – The Brain Preservation Foundation|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-10}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[Dim Mak Records]]
* [[Ultra Records]]
* [[List of dubstep musicians]]
* [[List of house musicians]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
== Further reading ==
;Interviews and articles
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101202124317/http://easyloverecords.com/steveaokiinterview/ UCSB Student Interview with Steve Aoki, Nov. 2010]
*[http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/13/kid-millionaire-cashes/ Review by ''The Santa Barbara Independent'', Mar. 2008]
*[http://submergemag.com/featured/shut-up-and-dance/466/ Interview with Steve Aoki, ''Submerge Magazine'', Dec. 2008]
*[http://www.clubplanet.com/Articles/6400/Interview-with-Steve-Aoki Interview by Clubplanet, May 2010]
*[http://www.clubbing9ine.com/dj-list/world-djs/steve-aoki/ Steve Aoki DJ List Review]
*[http://www.mutecontrol.com/2013/02/steve-aoki-entrevista/ Steve Aoki interview @ Mute/Control (Spanish)]
;Discographies
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-aoki-mn0001356210 Steve Aoki] at [[Allmusic]]
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/438783-Steve-Aoki Steve Aoki] at [[Discogs]]
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*{{Official website|http://www.steveaoki.com}}
{{Steve Aoki}}
{{Authority control}}
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[[Category:Living people]]
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[[Category:American DJs]]
[[Category:American electronic musicians]]
[[Category:American musicians of Japanese descent]]
[[Category:Record producers from California]]
[[Category:Businesspeople from California]]
[[Category:Businesspeople from Miami]]
[[Category:Dubstep musicians]]
[[Category:Electro house musicians]]
[[Category:Electronic dance music DJs]]
[[Category:Life extensionists]]
[[Category:Musicians from Miami]]
[[Category:Musicians from Newport Beach, California]]
[[Category:Newport Harbor High School alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Santa Barbara alumni]]
[[Category:American transhumanists]]
[[Category:Dim Mak Records artists]]' |
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-*{{Cite web| title = Steve Aoki Talks His Hip-Hop Collaboration Album, 'Kolony'| work = Rolling Stone| accessdate = 2017-12-28| url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/steve-aoki-talks-his-hip-hop-collaboration-album-kolony-w493586| date = July 21, 2017}}
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-'''Steven Hiroyuki Aoki''' ({{IPAc-en|eɪ|ˈ|oʊ|k|i}}; born November 30, 1977) is an American musician, DJ, record producer and music executive.<ref name="kidmillion">[http://www.dimmak.com/kidmillionaire/ Kid Millionaire] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040824011450/http://www.dimmak.com/kidmillionaire/ |date=August 24, 2004 }}. Dim Mak. Retrieved on January 7, 2012.</ref> In 2012, [[Pollstar]] designated Aoki as the highest grossing dance artist in North America from tours.<ref name="dancestarsmixmag"/><ref name=Pollstarlist/> He has collaborated with artists such as [[will.i.am]], [[Afrojack]], [[LMFAO]], [[Linkin Park]], [[Iggy Azalea]], [[Lil Jon]], [[blink-182]], [[Laidback Luke]], [[BTS (band)|BTS]], [[Monsta X]], [[Louis Tomlinson]], [[Backstreet Boys]], [[Rise Against]], [[Vini Vici]], [[Lauren Jauregui]], and [[Fall Out Boy]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2016/12/11/one-directions-louis-tomlinson-goes-solo-with-steve-aoki-collab-just-hold-on/#471b8904706f|title=One Direction's Louis Tomlinson Goes Solo With Steve Aoki Collab 'Just Hold On'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|newspaper=Forbes|access-date=2016-12-16}}</ref> and is known for his remixes of artists such as [[Kid Cudi]]. Aoki has released several ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''-charting studio albums as well, notably ''[[Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)|Wonderland]]'', which was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album]] in 2013. He is the founder of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, which raises money for global humanitarian relief organizations.<ref name="Rokellercharitable"/> In 2019, Aoki published a memoir, ''Blue: The Color of Noise''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bein |first1=Kat |title=Steve Aoki Announces Memoir 'BLUE: The Color of Noise' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8500303/steve-aoki-memoir-blue-the-color-of-noise |website=Billboard |accessdate=16 September 2019}}</ref>.
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== Early life==
Steven Hiroyuki Aoki was born in [[Miami]], Florida, and grew up in [[Newport Beach, California|Newport Beach]], California. He graduated from [[Newport Harbor High School]] in 1995, where he was a player on the varsity badminton team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nextshark.com/steve-aoki-how-the-son-of-a-renowned-restaurateur-became-one-of-edms-hottest-acts/|title=How the Son of a Renowned Restaurateur Became One of EDM's Hottest Acts|last=Luo|first=Benny|date=May 12, 2015|website=Nextshark.com|access-date=December 17, 2016}}</ref> He is of [[Japanese people|Japanese]] descent, the third child of [[Hiroaki Aoki|Rocky Aoki]] and Chizuru Kobayashi.<ref>[http://nymag.com/guides/money/2006/23465/index1.html Aoki family tree from NY mag] Nymag.com. Retrieved on July 9, 2008</ref> His father was a former [[wrestling|wrestler]] who also founded the restaurant chain [[Benihana (restaurant)|Benihana]]. He has two older siblings, sister Kana (who is sometimes called by her middle name "Grace"), and brother Kevin (owner of Doraku Sushi restaurant).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/aoki-in-dadeland-continues-benihana-legacy-6577519|title=Aoki in Dadeland Continues Benihana Legacy|last=Torres|first=Carla|date=2014-06-30|website=Miami New Times|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref> His half-sister is model and actress [[Devon Aoki]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-apr-29-tm-aoki17-story.html|title=Steve Aoki|date=2007-04-29|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2019-04-17|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>
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<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="#Early_life"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Early life</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-2"><a href="#Music_career"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Music career</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-3"><a href="#1990s–2000s:_Dim_Mak_Records_and_early_releases"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">1990s–2000s: Dim Mak Records and early releases</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-4"><a href="#2010–12:_International_breakthrough"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">2010–12: International breakthrough</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-5"><a href="#2013:_"A_Light_That_Never_Comes""><span class="tocnumber">2.3</span> <span class="toctext">2013: "A Light That Never Comes"</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-6"><a href="#2014–16:_Neon_Future_albums_and_film"><span class="tocnumber">2.4</span> <span class="toctext">2014–16: <i>Neon Future</i> albums and film</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-7"><a href="#2017–present:_Steve_Aoki_Presents_Kolony,_5OKI,_Neon_Future_III_and_IV"><span class="tocnumber">2.5</span> <span class="toctext">2017–present: <i>Steve Aoki Presents Kolony, 5OKI, Neon Future III and IV</i></span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-8"><a href="#Appearances"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Appearances</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-9"><a href="#Awards_and_nominations"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Awards and nominations</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-10"><a href="#DJ_Magazine_Top_100_DJs"><span class="tocnumber">4.1</span> <span class="toctext">DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-11"><a href="#Discography"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Discography</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-12"><a href="#Filmography"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Filmography</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-13"><a href="#Philanthropy"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Philanthropy</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-14"><a href="#See_also"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">See also</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-15"><a href="#References"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">References</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-16"><a href="#Further_reading"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Further reading</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-17"><a href="#External_links"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">External links</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Early_life">Early life</span></h2>
<p>Steven Hiroyuki Aoki was born in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Miami" title="Miami">Miami</a>, Florida, and grew up in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Newport_Beach,_California" title="Newport Beach, California">Newport Beach</a>, California. He graduated from <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Newport_Harbor_High_School" title="Newport Harbor High School">Newport Harbor High School</a> in 1995, where he was a player on the varsity badminton team.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a></sup> He is of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Japanese_people" title="Japanese people">Japanese</a> descent, the third child of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Hiroaki_Aoki" title="Hiroaki Aoki">Rocky Aoki</a> and Chizuru Kobayashi.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2">[2]</a></sup> His father was a former <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wrestling" title="Wrestling">wrestler</a> who also founded the restaurant chain <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Benihana_(restaurant)" class="mw-redirect" title="Benihana (restaurant)">Benihana</a>. He has two older siblings, sister Kana (who is sometimes called by her middle name "Grace"), and brother Kevin (owner of Doraku Sushi restaurant).<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3">[3]</a></sup> His half-sister is model and actress <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Devon_Aoki" title="Devon Aoki">Devon Aoki</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4">[4]</a></sup>
</p><p>Aoki attended the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/University_of_California,_Santa_Barbara" title="University of California, Santa Barbara">University of California, Santa Barbara</a> and graduated with two <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bachelor_of_Arts" title="Bachelor of Arts">B.A.</a> degrees, one in feminist studies and the other in sociology. In college, he produced do-it-yourself records and ran underground concerts out of his <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Santa_Barbara_Student_Housing_Cooperative#Biko" title="Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative">Biko room</a> in the Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative,<sup id="cite_ref-sbcoop_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sbcoop-5">[5]</a></sup> which was located in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Isla_Vista" class="mw-redirect" title="Isla Vista">Isla Vista</a>, a section of residential land adjacent to UCSB. As a concert venue, the apartment became known as <i>The Pickle Patch</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6">[6]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7">[7]</a></sup> Aoki was also involved in student activism at UCSB, being the founder of a <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Maoist_Internationalist_Movement" title="Maoist Internationalist Movement">Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist League</a> chapter on campus.<sup id="cite_ref-maomao_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-maomao-8">[8]</a></sup> By his early 20s, Aoki had built his own record label, which he named Dim Mak – a reference to his childhood hero, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bruce_Lee" title="Bruce Lee">Bruce Lee</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-thelookrightnow_9-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-thelookrightnow-9">[9]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10">[10]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-dimmak_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-dimmak-11">[11]</a></sup>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Music_career">Music career</span></h2>
<h3><span id="1990s.E2.80.932000s:_Dim_Mak_Records_and_early_releases"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="1990s–2000s:_Dim_Mak_Records_and_early_releases">1990s–2000s: Dim Mak Records and early releases</span></h3>
<div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Dim_Mak_Records" title="Dim Mak Records">Dim Mak Records</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pillowface_and_His_Airplane_Chronicles" title="Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles">Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles</a></div>
<p>Aoki founded his own label, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Dim_Mak_Records" title="Dim Mak Records">Dim Mak Records</a>, in 1996. The label has released music by other electro house artists such as <a href="/enwiki/wiki/MSTRKRFT" class="mw-redirect" title="MSTRKRFT">MSTRKRFT</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Bloody_Beetroots" title="The Bloody Beetroots">The Bloody Beetroots</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Felix_Cartal" title="Felix Cartal">Felix Cartal</a>, and Mustard Pimp, as well as <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bloc_Party" title="Bloc Party">Bloc Party</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Rakes" title="The Rakes">The Rakes</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Kills" title="The Kills">The Kills</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Klaxons" title="Klaxons">Klaxons</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Infected_Mushroom" title="Infected Mushroom">Infected Mushroom</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Scanners_(band)" title="Scanners (band)">Scanners</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Whitey_(musician)" title="Whitey (musician)">Whitey</a>, and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Mystery_Jets" title="Mystery Jets">Mystery Jets</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12">[12]</a></sup> Aoki teamed up with Blake Miller of the LA-based band <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Moving_Units" title="Moving Units">Moving Units</a> to produce remixes. The duo of Miller and Aoki work under the moniker <b>Weird Science</b>. Aoki has also been in numerous bands, including This Machine Kills, which released an album on <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ebullition" class="mw-redirect" title="Ebullition">Ebullition Records</a>, Esperanza, and The Fire Next Time.
</p><p>In May 2006, Aoki became a board member for MC5 bassist <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Michael_Davis_(bassist)" title="Michael Davis (bassist)">Michael Davis</a>' Music Is Revolution Foundation,<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13">[13]</a></sup> a non-profit organization that provides music education support within public schools.<sup id="cite_ref-boardmembers_14-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-boardmembers-14">[14]</a></sup> Aoki's debut DJ mix album, <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pillowface_and_His_Airplane_Chronicles" title="Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles">Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles</a></i> was released in January 2008.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15">[15]</a></sup> He had an <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Essential_Mix" title="Essential Mix">Essential Mix</a></i> that aired on <a href="/enwiki/wiki/BBC_Radio_1" title="BBC Radio 1">BBC Radio 1</a> on August 2, 2008,<sup id="cite_ref-bbc_16-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bbc-16">[16]</a></sup> and again on October 27, 2012.<sup id="cite_ref-bbcprogramme_17-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bbcprogramme-17">[17]</a></sup> Aoki has collaborated with fellow producers and thus far<sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items" title="Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers"><span title="The time period mentioned near this tag is ambiguous. (August 2014)">when?</span></a></i>]</sup> has released singles with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Bloody_Beetroots" title="The Bloody Beetroots">The Bloody Beetroots</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Armand_Van_Helden" class="mw-redirect" title="Armand Van Helden">Armand Van Helden</a> of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Duck_Sauce" title="Duck Sauce">Duck Sauce</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Afrojack" title="Afrojack">Afrojack</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Laidback_Luke" title="Laidback Luke">Laidback Luke</a>, Tai, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chris_Lake" title="Chris Lake">Chris Lake</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Angger_Dimas" title="Angger Dimas">Angger Dimas</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Sidney_Samson" title="Sidney Samson">Sidney Samson</a>, and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ti%C3%ABsto" title="Tiësto">Tiësto</a>. In his interviews, Twitter feed or from his YouTube channel he has shown teasers or has discussed doing future<sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items" title="Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers"><span title="This section refers to the 2000s which ended in 2010 (July 2019)">when?</span></a></i>]</sup> collaborations with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Diplo_(DJ)" class="mw-redirect" title="Diplo (DJ)">Diplo</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Knife_Party" title="Knife Party">Knife Party</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Datsik_(musician)" title="Datsik (musician)">Datsik</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chris_Lake" title="Chris Lake">Chris Lake</a>, and more.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (July 2019)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup>
</p><p>Aoki has remixed many artists and bands, including <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Jackson_5" title="The Jackson 5">The Jackson 5</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Drake_(rapper)" class="mw-redirect" title="Drake (rapper)">Drake</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Eminem" title="Eminem">Eminem</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Mike_Posner" title="Mike Posner">Mike Posner</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Girls_Generation" class="mw-redirect" title="Girls Generation">Girls Generation</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/All_American_Rejects" class="mw-redirect" title="All American Rejects">All American Rejects</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Refused" title="Refused">Refused</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Killers" title="The Killers">The Killers</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bassnectar" title="Bassnectar">Bassnectar</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lenny_Kravitz" title="Lenny Kravitz">Lenny Kravitz</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bloc_Party" title="Bloc Party">Bloc Party</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Snoop_Dogg" title="Snoop Dogg">Snoop Dogg</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Robin_Thicke" title="Robin Thicke">Robin Thicke</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/SPA_(band)" title="SPA (band)">S.P.A.</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Kid_Cudi" title="Kid Cudi">Kid Cudi</a>, Fërnando Oviedo, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chester_French" title="Chester French">Chester French</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/BTS_(band)" title="BTS (band)">BTS</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Peaches_(musician)" title="Peaches (musician)">Peaches</a>. He remixed the track "When The Wind Blows" that features on the UK edition of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_All-American_Rejects" title="The All-American Rejects">The All-American Rejects</a><span class="nowrap" style="padding-left:0.1em;">'</span> 2008 album <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/When_The_World_Comes_Down" class="mw-redirect" title="When The World Comes Down">When The World Comes Down</a></i>.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2014)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> On November 10, 2009, he released a remix for Drake's song "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Forever_(Drake_Song)" class="mw-redirect" title="Forever (Drake Song)">Forever</a>". The song features <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Drake_(rapper)" class="mw-redirect" title="Drake (rapper)">Drake</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>, and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Eminem" title="Eminem">Eminem</a>. The track made it to the top of Hype Machine's chart in December 2009.<sup id="cite_ref-twitter.com_18-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-twitter.com-18">[18]</a></sup>
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<h3><span id="2010.E2.80.9312:_International_breakthrough"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="2010–12:_International_breakthrough">2010–12: International breakthrough</span></h3>
<div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/enwiki/wiki/I%27m_in_the_House" title="I'm in the House">I'm in the House</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wonderland_(Steve_Aoki_album)" title="Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)">Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)</a></div>
<p>Through relentless touring he gained huge support from colleges. He is widely known for his acrobatic crowd surfing stunts, throwing cake at fans, spraying champagne bottles, and riding rafts on the dance floor.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2014)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> Performing an average of 250 shows a year, he has recently started touring with production via bus tours, like the spring 2012 Deadmeat Tour, when he headlined more than 55 cities in 60 dates across the United States and Canada. Many of the artists Aoki collaborates with make appearances on tour with him.<sup id="cite_ref-schoscoopreviews_19-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-schoscoopreviews-19">[19]</a></sup> He has played lesser-traveled regions – in 2009 he played a show in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Beijing,_China" class="mw-redirect" title="Beijing, China">Beijing, China</a>, with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Diplo" title="Diplo">Diplo</a> at a night organised by promoters <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Split_Works" title="Split Works">Split Works</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20">[20]</a></sup> In July 2012, Aoki was added to the Pollstar Top 100 North American Tours in their 2012 Mid Year Report.<sup id="cite_ref-Pollstarlist_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Pollstarlist-21">[21]</a></sup> The list designated Aoki as the highest grossing dance artist in North America for the first half of the year.<sup id="cite_ref-dancestarsmixmag_22-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-dancestarsmixmag-22">[22]</a></sup>
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<table class="infobox" style="width:22em;float: right; clear: right; margin:0 0 1.5em 1.5em"><caption>External video</caption><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;text-align: left"><img alt="" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg/16px-Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg.png" decoding="async" width="16" height="16" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg/24px-Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg/32px-Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="128" data-file-height="128" /> <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMAq1KrJ0rQ">Steve Aoki LIVE at Ultra Music Festival 2013 Weekend 1: Main Stage</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;text-align: left"><img alt="" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg/16px-Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg.png" decoding="async" width="16" height="16" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg/24px-Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg/32px-Nuvola_apps_kaboodle.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="128" data-file-height="128" /> <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3OzHBEcymw">Steve Aoki & Laidback Luke ft. Lil Jon - Turbulence </a></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>In March 2010 Aoki released "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/I%27m_in_the_House" title="I'm in the House">I'm in the House</a>", a collaboration with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Zuper_Blahq" class="mw-redirect" title="Zuper Blahq">Zuper Blahq</a>—alter-ego of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Black_Eyed_Peas" title="The Black Eyed Peas">The Black Eyed Peas</a> singer <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Will.i.am" title="Will.i.am">will.i.am</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-apple_23-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-apple-23">[23]</a></sup> The song charted at No. 29 in the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/UK_Singles_Chart" title="UK Singles Chart">UK Singles Chart</a> in its first week of release, and later entered the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/UK_Dance_Chart" class="mw-redirect" title="UK Dance Chart">UK Dance Chart</a> and the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/UK_Indie_Chart" class="mw-redirect" title="UK Indie Chart">UK Indie Chart</a>, peaking within the top five in each chart. The song was featured on an Episode of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/MTV" title="MTV">MTV</a>'s <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Jersey_Shore_(TV_series)" title="Jersey Shore (TV series)">Jersey Shore</a></i>, as well as in the feature film <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Piranha" title="Piranha">Piranha</a></i> and the trailer for <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Think_Like_A_Man" class="mw-redirect" title="Think Like A Man">Think Like A Man</a></i>.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2014)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> Producer-songwriter <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lucas_Secon" title="Lucas Secon">Lucas Secon</a> confirmed in a May 2010 interview with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/HitQuarters" title="HitQuarters">HitQuarters</a> that he and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rivers_Cuomo" title="Rivers Cuomo">Rivers Cuomo</a> had recently worked with Aoki on a single.<sup id="cite_ref-hitquarters.com_24-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-hitquarters.com-24">[24]</a></sup>
</p><p>Aoki's first solo album, <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wonderland_(Steve_Aoki_album)" title="Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)">Wonderland</a>,</i> was released January 2012 and features guest vocalists and musicians <a href="/enwiki/wiki/LMFAO_(group)" class="mw-redirect" title="LMFAO (group)">LMFAO</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Kid_Cudi" title="Kid Cudi">Kid Cudi</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Kay_(singer)" title="Kay (singer)">Kay</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Travis_Barker" title="Travis Barker">Travis Barker</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Will.i.am" title="Will.i.am">will.i.am</a> aka <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Zuper_Blahq" class="mw-redirect" title="Zuper Blahq">Zuper Blahq</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wynter_Gordon" title="Wynter Gordon">Wynter Gordon</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rivers_Cuomo" title="Rivers Cuomo">Rivers Cuomo</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lil_Jon" title="Lil Jon">Lil Jon</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chiddy_Bang" title="Chiddy Bang">Chiddy Bang</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lovefoxxx" title="Lovefoxxx">Lovefoxxx</a> of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/CSS_(band)" title="CSS (band)">CSS</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Big_John_Duncan" title="Big John Duncan">Big John Duncan</a> (former guitarist of the punk band <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Exploited" title="The Exploited">The Exploited</a>), and others. A remix album was released shortly after. On December 11, 2012, Aoki released his first EP, <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/It%27s_the_End_of_the_World_As_We_Know_It_(EP)" class="mw-redirect" title="It's the End of the World As We Know It (EP)">It's the End of the World As We Know It</a></i>, which includes three songs.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25">[25]</a></sup> Aoki was nominated for <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Dance/Electronica_Album" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album">Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album</a> for <i>Wonderland</i> at the 2013 <a href="/enwiki/wiki/55th_Annual_Grammy_Awards" title="55th Annual Grammy Awards">55th Annual Grammy Awards</a>.
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<h3><span id="2013:_.22A_Light_That_Never_Comes.22"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="2013:_"A_Light_That_Never_Comes"">2013: "A Light That Never Comes"</span></h3>
<div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/enwiki/wiki/A_Light_That_Never_Comes" title="A Light That Never Comes">A Light That Never Comes</a></div>
<div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width:252px;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:02_steveaoki_bsb59.jpg" class="image"><img alt="" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/02_steveaoki_bsb59.jpg/250px-02_steveaoki_bsb59.jpg" decoding="async" width="250" height="218" class="thumbimage" data-file-width="817" data-file-height="714" /></a> <div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:02_steveaoki_bsb59.jpg" class="internal" title="Enlarge"></a></div>Aoki performing in Brasilia, Brazil, 2014</div></div></div>
<p>On October 11, 2013, Aoki collaborated with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Linkin_Park" title="Linkin Park">Linkin Park</a> on the song "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/A_Light_That_Never_Comes" title="A Light That Never Comes">A Light That Never Comes</a>"<sup id="cite_ref-nevercomesout_26-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-nevercomesout-26">[26]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27">[27]</a></sup> that was included on the remix album, <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Recharged_(Linkin_Park_album)" class="mw-redirect" title="Recharged (Linkin Park album)">Recharged</a>,</i> 18 days later.<sup id="cite_ref-Recharged1_28-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Recharged1-28">[28]</a></sup> Several remixes of the song were added on the January 2014 digital download EP <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/A_Light_That_Never_Comes#Remixes" title="A Light That Never Comes">A Light That Never Comes (Remixes)</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29">[29]</a></sup> "A Light That Never Comes" was used in films such as <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Expendables_3" class="mw-redirect" title="Expendables 3">Expendables 3</a></i>. Aoki finished in 6th place in the 2013 America's Best DJ competition-a vote and promotion to find out the country's most popular DJ conducted by <i>DJ Times</i> magazine and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pioneer_Corporation" title="Pioneer Corporation">Pioneer DJ</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-sixthtimes_30-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sixthtimes-30">[30]</a></sup>
</p><p>From 2011 to 2014 he had a number of other tracks included in television shows, commercials, and film. This included "I'm In the House", used in the music festival documentary <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Electric_Daisy_Carnival" title="Electric Daisy Carnival">Electric Daisy Carnival</a></i> in 2011, which in 2014 was used in a trailer for the comedy <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Think_Like_A_Man_Too" class="mw-redirect" title="Think Like A Man Too">Think Like A Man Too</a></i> as well. In 2012 his track "Beat Down", featuring Australian rapper <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Iggy_Azalea" title="Iggy Azalea">Iggy Azalea</a>, was used in a promo for the reality show <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bad_Girls_All-Star_Battle" title="Bad Girls All-Star Battle">Bad Girls All-Star Battle</a></i>. From 2013 to 2014 his track "Boneless" was used in a number of commercials, with companies including <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Scion_(automobile)" title="Scion (automobile)">Scion</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Budweiser_(Anheuser-Busch)" class="mw-redirect" title="Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)">Budweiser</a>, and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Sol_Republic" title="Sol Republic">Sol Republic</a>. His track "Get Me Outta Here" was used in a <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Scion_(automobile)" title="Scion (automobile)">Scion</a> commercial in 2014 as well, while "Free the Madness" was used in a 2014 <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bud_Light" class="mw-redirect" title="Bud Light">Bud Light</a> commercial. His track "Flight" in 2014 was used in a commercial for Sol Republic. Aoki's song "Back To Earth", featuring <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Fall_Out_Boy" title="Fall Out Boy">Fall Out Boy</a>, was used in the 2014 film <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Step_Up:_All_In" title="Step Up: All In">Step Up: All In</a></i>, while his collaborative single "Freak" with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Diplo" title="Diplo">Diplo</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Deorro" title="Deorro">Deorro</a>, featuring <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Steve_Bays" title="Steve Bays">Steve Bays</a>, was used in the 2014 film <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/22_Jump_Street" title="22 Jump Street">22 Jump Street</a></i>.
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<h3><span id="2014.E2.80.9316:_Neon_Future_albums_and_film"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="2014–16:_Neon_Future_albums_and_film">2014–16: <i>Neon Future</i> albums and film</span></h3>
<div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_I" title="Neon Future I">Neon Future I</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_II" title="Neon Future II">Neon Future II</a></div>
<p>The first part of Aoki's two-part album, <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_I" title="Neon Future I">Neon Future I</a></i>, was released on September 30, 2014,<sup id="cite_ref-itunesfuture_31-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-itunesfuture-31">[31]</a></sup> and reached No. 1 on <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Dance/Electronic_Albums" title="Dance/Electronic Albums">Dance/Electronic Albums</a> in the United States.<sup id="cite_ref-US-Dance-Al_32-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-US-Dance-Al-32">[32]</a></sup> The second album, <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_II" title="Neon Future II">Neon Future II</a></i>, features artists such as <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Snoop_Lion" class="mw-redirect" title="Snoop Lion">Snoop Lion</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rivers_Cuomo" title="Rivers Cuomo">Rivers Cuomo</a>,.<sup id="cite_ref-sdeadline_33-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sdeadline-33">[33]</a></sup> In the United States it peaked at No. 32 on the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Billboard_200" title="Billboard 200"><i>Billboard</i> 200</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-US-200_34-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-US-200-34">[34]</a></sup> No. 1 on <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Dance/Electronic_Albums" title="Dance/Electronic Albums">Dance/Electronic Albums</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-US-Dance-Al_32-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-US-Dance-Al-32">[32]</a></sup> and No. 4 on the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Independent_Albums" title="Independent Albums">Independent Albums</a> chart.<sup id="cite_ref-US-Ind-Al_35-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-US-Ind-Al-35">[35]</a></sup> In Belgium, it reached No. 68 on the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ultratop#Ultratop_200_Albums_(Flemish_chart)" title="Ultratop">Ultratop 200 Albums</a> chart.<sup id="cite_ref-BEL-FL_36-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-BEL-FL-36">[36]</a></sup>
</p><p>In May 2015, it was announced that <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Relativity_Media" title="Relativity Media">Relativity Productions</a> had acquired the rights to distribute the documentary <i>I'll Sleep When I'm Dead</i> in the United States. Filmed during the making of his <i>Neon Future</i> double album, the film is focused on Aoki and delves into his family history, lifestyle, music, and his business.<sup id="cite_ref-sdeadline_33-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sdeadline-33">[33]</a></sup> It is co-produced by Matthew Weaver and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/David_Gelb" title="David Gelb">David Gelb</a>, who together had previously worked on the 2011 documentary <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Jiro_Dreams_Of_Sushi" class="mw-redirect" title="Jiro Dreams Of Sushi">Jiro Dreams Of Sushi</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-sdeadline_33-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sdeadline-33">[33]</a></sup> Among the executive producers are <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ryan_Kavanaugh" title="Ryan Kavanaugh">Ryan Kavanaugh</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Tucker_Tooley" title="Tucker Tooley">Tucker Tooley</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-sdeadline_33-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sdeadline-33">[33]</a></sup>
</p><p>As with the first in the series, Aoki released a number of promo singles leading up to the release of <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_II" title="Neon Future II">Neon Future II</a></i>. The second of those singles, "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Darker_Than_Blood" title="Darker Than Blood">Darker Than Blood</a>", came out on April 14, 2015, and features vocals from Linkin Park.<sup id="cite_ref-darkthanblood_37-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-darkthanblood-37">[37]</a></sup> According to Aoki, the song had been a work in progress since 2012. <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Mike_Shinoda" title="Mike Shinoda">Mike Shinoda</a> rewrote Aoki's original lyrics to make them darker, because Shinoda thought Aoki's original lyrics were "too happy".<sup id="cite_ref-billboardirections_38-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-billboardirections-38">[38]</a></sup> <i>Neon Future II</i> was released on May 12, 2015, through Dim Mak.<sup id="cite_ref-doandroides_39-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-doandroides-39">[39]</a></sup> Among other artists, the second <i>Neon Future</i> featured <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Snoop_Lion" class="mw-redirect" title="Snoop Lion">Snoop Lion</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rivers_Cuomo" title="Rivers Cuomo">Rivers Cuomo</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-sdeadline_33-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sdeadline-33">[33]</a></sup> It peaked at No. 2 on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart,<sup id="cite_ref-US-Dance-Al_32-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-US-Dance-Al-32">[32]</a></sup> among other placements in the United States.<sup id="cite_ref-US-Ind-Al_35-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-US-Ind-Al-35">[35]</a></sup> In Belgium it reached No. 93 on the Ultratop 200 Albums chart.<sup id="cite_ref-BEL-FL_36-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-BEL-FL-36">[36]</a></sup>
</p><p>The 2015 science fiction thriller film <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Hive_(2014_film)" title="The Hive (2014 film)">The Hive</a></i> features tracks from the album <i>Neon Future</i> by Steve Aoki,'<sup id="cite_ref-tnerdish_40-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-tnerdish-40">[40]</a></sup> who created the soundtrack<sup id="cite_ref-youtubesleepdead_41-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-youtubesleepdead-41">[41]</a></sup> and also served as an executive producer.<sup id="cite_ref-tnerdish_40-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-tnerdish-40">[40]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-youtubesleepdead_41-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-youtubesleepdead-41">[41]</a></sup> Aoki is also the central character in the documentary <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/I%27ll_Sleep_When_I%27m_Dead_(2016_film)" title="I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016 film)">I'll Sleep When I'm Dead</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-sdeadline_33-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sdeadline-33">[33]</a></sup>
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<h3><span id="2017.E2.80.93present:_Steve_Aoki_Presents_Kolony.2C_5OKI.2C_Neon_Future_III_and_IV"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="2017–present:_Steve_Aoki_Presents_Kolony,_5OKI,_Neon_Future_III_and_IV">2017–present: <i>Steve Aoki Presents Kolony, 5OKI, Neon Future III and IV</i></span></h3>
<div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_III" title="Neon Future III">Neon Future III</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_IV" title="Neon Future IV">Neon Future IV</a></div>
<p>Aoki's fourth studio album, <i>Steve Aoki Presents Kolony</i>, was released on July 21, 2017. It features the songs "Night Call" featuring <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Migos" title="Migos">Migos</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lil_Yachty" title="Lil Yachty">Lil Yachty</a>, "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lit_(Steve_Aoki_and_Yellow_Claw_song)" title="Lit (Steve Aoki and Yellow Claw song)">Lit</a>" with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Gucci_Mane" title="Gucci Mane">Gucci Mane</a>, "Been Balling" with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lil_Uzi_Vert" title="Lil Uzi Vert">Lil Uzi Vert</a> and the lead single "Without You" with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/DVBBS" class="mw-redirect" title="DVBBS">DVBBS</a> featuring <a href="/enwiki/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz">2 Chainz</a> which was released in April and debuted at Aoki's <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ultra_Music_Festival" title="Ultra Music Festival">Ultra Music Festival</a> 2017 set in Miami.<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42">[42]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43">[43]</a></sup> In November 2017, it was confirmed that Aoki would be producing a remix of Korean group <a href="/enwiki/wiki/BTS_(band)" title="BTS (band)">BTS</a>’s song "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Mic_Drop_(song)" title="Mic Drop (song)">Mic Drop</a>" featuring rapper <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Desiigner" title="Desiigner">Desiigner</a>, which was released on November 24.<sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44">[44]</a></sup> That day, Aoki also released a collaboration with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Fifth_Harmony" title="Fifth Harmony">Fifth Harmony</a>'s <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lauren_Jauregui" title="Lauren Jauregui">Lauren Jauregui</a>, titled "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/All_Night_(Steve_Aoki_and_Lauren_Jauregui_song)" title="All Night (Steve Aoki and Lauren Jauregui song)">All Night</a>".<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45">[45]</a></sup>
</p><p>In February 2018, Aoki announced the release of his five-track EP titled <i>5OKI</i>, the follow up to his 2016 EP <i>4OKI</i>. The EP would feature him collaborating with other producers to produce a "cross-genre" track collective.<sup id="cite_ref-5oki_46-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5oki-46">[46]</a></sup> "I’m really putting an emphasis on EDM and I’m putting an emphasis on cross-genre collaboration. For EDM itself I’m making a big statement of re-claiming it as something [that’s] really important to me – kinda like giving back to my community,"<sup id="cite_ref-5oki_46-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5oki-46">[46]</a></sup> stated Aoki prior to the EP's release. The tracks were released at a weekly interval over five weeks from 23 March to 20 April, with "Mayhem" featuring <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Quintino_(DJ)" title="Quintino (DJ)">Quintino</a> releasing on 23 March 2018,<sup id="cite_ref-47" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-47">[47]</a></sup> followed by "Pika Pika" with Loopers,<sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48">[48]</a></sup> "It's Time" with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Laidback_Luke" title="Laidback Luke">Laidback Luke</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49">[49]</a></sup> "Anthem" with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Hardwell" title="Hardwell">Hardwell</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50">[50]</a></sup> and concluding with "Moshi Moshi" with Vini Vici.<sup id="cite_ref-51" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-51">[51]</a></sup>
</p><p>On May 18, 2018, Aoki released new single "Pretender" featuring <a href="/enwiki/wiki/AJR_(band)" title="AJR (band)">AJR</a> and rapper <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lil_Yachty" title="Lil Yachty">Lil Yachty</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-52" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-52">[52]</a></sup> In June 2018, Aoki remixed <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rita_Ora" title="Rita Ora">Rita Ora</a>'s hit single "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Girls_(Rita_Ora_song)" title="Girls (Rita Ora song)">Girls</a>" featuring Charli <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Charli_XCX" title="Charli XCX">XCX</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bebe_Rexha" title="Bebe Rexha">Bebe Rexha</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Cardi_B" title="Cardi B">Cardi B</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-53" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-53">[53]</a></sup> Later that month, alongside Italian <a href="/enwiki/wiki/DJ_Marnik" class="mw-redirect" title="DJ Marnik">DJ Marnik</a>, they released their version of "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bella_ciao" title="Bella ciao">Bella Ciao</a>", which garnered controversy. The new dance music version of the track was deemed inappropriate and insulting by many.<sup id="cite_ref-54" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-54">[54]</a></sup> On July 20, 2018, Aoki released new single "Lie To Me" featuring singer-songwriter <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ina_Wroldsen" title="Ina Wroldsen">Ira Wroldsen</a>.
</p><p>On August 6, 2018, in an interview, he announced the release of his new album <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_III" title="Neon Future III">Neon Future III</a></i>. It included collaborations with Ira Wroldsen, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Nicki_Minaj" title="Nicki Minaj">Nicki Minaj</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Maluma_(singer)" title="Maluma (singer)">Maluma</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Blink-182" title="Blink-182">Blink-182</a>, and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/BTS_(band)" title="BTS (band)">BTS</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-55" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-55">[55]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-56" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-56">[56]</a></sup>
</p><p>On October 25, 2018, Aoki released "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Waste_It_on_Me" title="Waste It on Me">Waste It on Me</a>" which features BTS members, RM, Jimin (with backup vocals) and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Jungkook" title="Jungkook">Jungkook</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-57" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-57">[57]</a></sup> The single, which was also included in Aoki's album, <i>Neon Future III</i>, marked Aoki and BTS' third collaboration as well as BTS' first all-English single. <i>Neon Future III</i> was released on October 9, 2018. In an interview with EDM.com, Aoki announced that his next album, <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_IV" title="Neon Future IV">Neon Future IV</a></i>, will be released in 2019.<sup id="cite_ref-edm.com_58-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edm.com-58">[58]</a></sup>
</p><p>On September 9, 2019, Aoki released "Let it Be Me", a collaboration with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Backstreet_Boys" title="Backstreet Boys">Backstreet Boys</a>, which came about after Aoki met <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Nick_Carter_(musician)" title="Nick Carter (musician)">Nick Carter</a> at his Vegas show.<sup id="cite_ref-etonline.com_59-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-etonline.com-59">[59]</a></sup>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Appearances">Appearances</span></h2>
<div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width:222px;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Steve_Aoki_at_Collision_Conf_2019.jpg" class="image"><img alt="" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Steve_Aoki_at_Collision_Conf_2019.jpg/220px-Steve_Aoki_at_Collision_Conf_2019.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="159" class="thumbimage" data-file-width="4577" data-file-height="3315" /></a> <div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Steve_Aoki_at_Collision_Conf_2019.jpg" class="internal" title="Enlarge"></a></div>Steve Aoki on stage during day three of the "Collision 2019" conference</div></div></div>
<p>Aoki has made appearances in the media, notably in video games, television, and music videos. He was featured in the video games <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/NBA_2K" title="NBA 2K">NBA 2K</a>8</i> and <i>NBA 2K9</i> as a special celebrity player, even though he admits to being terrible at basketball. He makes cameos in the videos for <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Cobra_Starship" title="Cobra Starship">Cobra Starship</a>'s 2007 single "Send My Love to the Dancefloor, I'll See You in Hell (Hey Mister DJ)" and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Sounds" title="The Sounds">The Sounds</a>' single "Tony the Beat". Aoki made a cameo appearance in rapper <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Kid_Cudi" title="Kid Cudi">Kid Cudi</a>'s video "<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Just_What_I_Am" title="Just What I Am">Just What I Am</a>".<sup id="cite_ref-60" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-60">[60]</a></sup> On July 1, 2016, it was announced that Aoki would make an appearance as both a musical contributor and non-playable character in the video game <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Xenoverse_2" title="Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2">Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-61" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-61">[61]</a></sup>
</p><p>In January 2012, Steve Aoki released new tracks on <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Turntable.fm" title="Turntable.fm">Turntable.fm</a></i> in conjunction with <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Sol_Republic" title="Sol Republic">SOL REPUBLIC</a> Headphones,<sup id="cite_ref-62" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-62">[62]</a></sup> making him the first established artist to fully orchestrate a listening session using the platform.<sup id="cite_ref-63" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-63">[63]</a></sup> Aoki appeared in an episode of The CW's new superhero series <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Arrow_(TV_series)" title="Arrow (TV series)">Arrow</a></i> on March 20, 2013, at 8 pm EST. He was playing himself, spinning at the grand opening of Oliver Queen's fictional nightclub.<sup id="cite_ref-64" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-64">[64]</a></sup> He also appeared in an anti-fur ad for <a href="/enwiki/wiki/People_for_the_Ethical_Treatment_of_Animals" title="People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals">PETA</a>, an organization he says he's supported since he was 14 years old.<sup id="cite_ref-65" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-65">[65]</a></sup> Aoki appeared on <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Never_Mind_the_Buzzcocks" title="Never Mind the Buzzcocks">Never Mind the Buzzcocks</a></i> in December 2014.<sup id="cite_ref-66" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-66">[66]</a></sup> He currently resides in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Henderson,_Nevada" title="Henderson, Nevada">Henderson, Nevada</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-67" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-67">[67]</a></sup>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Awards_and_nominations">Awards and nominations</span></h2>
<p>Aoki has won and been nominated for a number of industry awards, both in annual competitions and in magazine rankings. In 2007, he was named Best Party Rocker DJ by <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/BPM_(magazine)" title="BPM (magazine)">BPM Magazine</a></i>, Best DJ of the Year by <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Paper_Magazine" class="mw-redirect" title="Paper Magazine">Paper Magazine</a></i>, and Best Set of the Season at the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ibiza" title="Ibiza">Ibiza Awards</a>. Several years later, in 2012, he was named #15 in the Top 100 DJs in <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/DJ_Magazine" class="mw-redirect" title="DJ Magazine">DJ Magazine</a></i>, and was named America's #2 Best DJ. Also in 2012, he won an EDM Effect <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Woodie_Awards" class="mw-redirect" title="Woodie Awards">Woodie Award</a> by <a href="/enwiki/wiki/MTVu" class="mw-redirect" title="MTVu">MTVu</a>, and the following year he was nominated for his first <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Grammy_Awards" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Awards">Grammy</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-68" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-68">[68]</a></sup>
</p><p>Aoki finished in 6th place in the 2013 America's Best DJ competition conducted by <i>DJ Times</i> magazine,<sup id="cite_ref-sixthtimes_30-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sixthtimes-30">[30]</a></sup> and finished in 8th place in 2013 & 2016 and 10th place in 2014, 2015 And 2017 for <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/DJ_Mag" title="DJ Mag">DJ Mag</a>'</i>s Top 100 DJs competition. In 2014, Aoki was awarded two <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Guinness_World_Records" title="Guinness World Records">Guinness World Records</a>, one for the "longest crowd cheer", and also for the "most amount of glow sticks for thirty seconds."<sup id="cite_ref-Rokelleotraeled_69-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rokelleotraeled-69">[69]</a></sup> Aoki performed at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami Beach on May 21.<sup id="cite_ref-70" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-70">[70]</a></sup> He also earned the Guinness record for "most traveled musician in one year", with 161 shows in 41 countries in 2014.<sup id="cite_ref-Rokellepshenk_71-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rokellepshenk-71">[71]</a></sup>
</p><p>Since early in his career Aoki has been involved with various charities, and EDM.com named him No. 1 on their list of the eleven most charitable EDM producers.<sup id="cite_ref-Rokelleqproducers_72-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rokelleqproducers-72">[72]</a></sup> He is the founder of the <b>Steve Aoki Charitable Fund,</b> which raises money for global humanitarian relief organizations and medical research. Among the organization's fundraising methods are Aoki's touring events, "memorabilia auctions", and collaborations with other artists.<sup id="cite_ref-Rokellercharitable_73-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rokellercharitable-73">[73]</a></sup> In early 2015 he was named as Global Ambassador for the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Best_Buddies" class="mw-redirect" title="Best Buddies">Best Buddies</a> program, which is a non-profit devoted to young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.<sup id="cite_ref-z_74-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-z-74">[74]</a></sup> Also around that time <a href="/enwiki/wiki/MTV_Latin_America" class="mw-redirect" title="MTV Latin America">MTV Latin America</a> awarded Aoki the Chiuku Award for humanitarian work. He was presented with the award at the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/International_Dance_Music_Awards" class="mw-redirect" title="International Dance Music Awards">International Dance Music Awards</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-zchiku_75-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-zchiku-75">[75]</a></sup>
</p>
<table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;">
<caption>Selected awards for Steve Aoki
</caption>
<tbody><tr>
<th>Year
</th>
<th>Award
</th>
<th>Nominated work
</th>
<th>Category
</th>
<th>Result
</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>2007
</td>
<td rowspan="1"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/DJ_Awards" title="DJ Awards">DJ Awards</a>
</td>
<td>Steve Aoki
</td>
<td>Best Set of the Season
</td>
<td style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2">Won
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="1">2008
</td>
<td rowspan="1"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)" title="Billboard (magazine)">Billboard Awards</a>
</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pillowface_and_His_Airplane_Chronicles" title="Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles">Pillowface and His<br />Airplane Chronicles</a></i>
</td>
<td>Best Mix Album of the Year
</td>
<td style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2">Won
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="1">2012
</td>
<td rowspan="1"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/World_Music_Awards" title="World Music Awards">World Music Awards</a>
</td>
<td>Steve Aoki
</td>
<td>World's Best EDM Artist
</td>
<td style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2">Nominated
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="1">2013
</td>
<td rowspan="1"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/55th_Annual_Grammy_Awards" title="55th Annual Grammy Awards">Grammy Awards</a>
</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wonderland_(Steve_Aoki_album)" title="Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)">Wonderland</a></i>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Dance/Electronica_Album" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album">Best Dance/Electronica Album</a>
</td>
<td style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2">Nominated
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="1">2015
</td>
<td rowspan="1"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/MTV_Awards" class="mw-redirect" title="MTV Awards">MTV Latin America</a>
</td>
<td>Steve Aoki
</td>
<td>Chiuku Award
</td>
<td style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2">Won
</td></tr></tbody></table><p><sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (February 2017)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup>
</p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="DJ_Magazine_Top_100_DJs"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/DJ_Magazine" class="mw-redirect" title="DJ Magazine">DJ Magazine</a> Top 100 DJs</span></h3>
<table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;">
<tbody><tr>
<th>Year
</th>
<th>Position
</th>
<th>Notes
</th>
<th><abbr title="Reference">Ref.</abbr>
</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>2010
</td>
<td>103
</td>
<td>Non Entry
</td>
<td rowspan="10"><sup id="cite_ref-76" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-76">[76]</a></sup>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2011
</td>
<td>42
</td>
<td>New Entry (Up 61)
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2012
</td>
<td>15
</td>
<td>Up 27
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2013
</td>
<td>8
</td>
<td>Up 7
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2014
</td>
<td>10
</td>
<td>Down 2
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2015
</td>
<td>10
</td>
<td>No Change
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2016
</td>
<td>7
</td>
<td>Up 3
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2017
</td>
<td>9
</td>
<td>Down 2
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2018
</td>
<td>11
</td>
<td>Down 2
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2019
</td>
<td>10
</td>
<td>Up 1
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Discography">Discography</span></h2>
<div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Steve_Aoki_discography" title="Steve Aoki discography">Steve Aoki discography</a></div>
<ul><li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wonderland_(Steve_Aoki_album)" title="Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)">Wonderland</a></i> (2012)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_I" title="Neon Future I">Neon Future I</a></i> (2014)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_II" title="Neon Future II">Neon Future II</a></i> (2015)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Steve_Aoki_Presents_Kolony" title="Steve Aoki Presents Kolony">Steve Aoki Presents Kolony</a></i> (2017)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_III" title="Neon Future III">Neon Future III</a></i> (2018)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_IV" title="Neon Future IV">Neon Future IV</a></i> (2020)</li></ul>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Filmography">Filmography</span></h2>
<table class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;font-size:100%;">
<caption>
</caption>
<tbody><tr>
<th>Year
</th>
<th>Release title
</th>
<th>Type
</th>
<th>Role
</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>2005
</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Punk%27d" title="Punk'd">Punk'd</a> – "David Boreanaz, Kristin Cavaller & Terrell Owens"</i>
</td>
<td>Television episode
</td>
<td>Himself
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2012
</td>
<td><i>Chasing with Steve Aoki</i> <i>– 7 episodes</i>
</td>
<td>Television episodes
</td>
<td>Himself
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2013</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Arrow_(TV_series)" title="Arrow (TV series)">Arrow</a></i> – "The Huntress Returns"</td>
<td>Television episode</td>
<td>Himself (fictionalized version)
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2014</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Distortion_of_Sound" title="The Distortion of Sound">The Distortion of Sound</a></i></td>
<td>Documentary</td>
<td>Himself
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="4">2015</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/I%27ll_Sleep_When_I%27m_Dead_(2016_film)" title="I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016 film)">I'll Sleep When I'm Dead</a></i></td>
<td>Feature documentary</td>
<td>Main subject<sup id="cite_ref-sdeadline_33-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sdeadline-33">[33]</a></sup>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Hive_(2014_film)" title="The Hive (2014 film)">The Hive</a></i></td>
<td>Feature horror film</td>
<td>Executive producer,<sup id="cite_ref-tnerdish_40-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-tnerdish-40">[40]</a></sup> soundtrack creator<sup id="cite_ref-youtubesleepdead_41-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-youtubesleepdead-41">[41]</a></sup>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Robot_Chicken" title="Robot Chicken">Robot Chicken</a></i> – "Zeb and Kevin Erotic Hot Tub Canvas"</td>
<td>Television episode</td>
<td>Himself (voice)<sup id="cite_ref-77" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-77">[77]</a></sup>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Point_Break_(2015_film)" title="Point Break (2015 film)">Point Break</a></i></td>
<td>Action film</td>
<td>Himself (cameo)
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2">2016</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Hell%27s_Kitchen_(U.S._TV_series)" class="mw-redirect" title="Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)">Hell's Kitchen</a></i> – "6 Chefs Compete"</td>
<td>Television episode</td>
<td>Himself (dining room guest)
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Why_Him%3F" title="Why Him?">Why Him?</a></i></td>
<td>Feature film</td>
<td>Himself
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2">2017</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Charming_(film)" title="Charming (film)">Charming</a></i></td>
<td>Animated film</td>
<td>Matilija DJ (voice)
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bill_Nye_Saves_the_World" title="Bill Nye Saves the World">Bill Nye Saves the World</a></i>
</td>
<td>Talk show</td>
<td>Himself
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>2018
</td>
<td><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Sidemen_Show" title="The Sidemen Show">The Sidemen Show</a></i>
</td>
<td>Web series
</td>
<td>Himself
</td></tr></tbody></table>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Philanthropy">Philanthropy</span></h2>
<p>The Aoki Foundation helps fund research on the brain with a focus on regenerative medicine and brain preservation.<sup id="cite_ref-AokiFoundation_78-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AokiFoundation-78">[78]</a></sup> They envision a world without degenerative brain diseases, and where science and technology can be used towards healthy <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Life_extension" title="Life extension">life extension</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-AokiFoundation_78-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AokiFoundation-78">[78]</a></sup> The Foundation also supports other causes such as disaster relief, developmental disabilities, and animal-rights.<sup id="cite_ref-AokiFoundation_78-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AokiFoundation-78">[78]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-79" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-79">[79]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-80" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-80">[80]</a></sup> The foundation has partnered with <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.keepmemoryalive.org/">Keep Memory Alive</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/SENS_Research_Foundation" class="mw-redirect" title="SENS Research Foundation">SENS Research Foundation</a>, the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Buck_Institute_for_Research_on_Aging" title="Buck Institute for Research on Aging">Buck Institute for Research on Aging</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Music_for_Relief" title="Music for Relief">Music for Relief</a>, and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Best_Buddies_International" title="Best Buddies International">Best Buddies International</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-AokiFoundation_78-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AokiFoundation-78">[78]</a></sup>
</p><p>In 2013, during his North American tour, Aoki donated a dollar of every ticket sale to four charities: the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Brain_Preservation_Foundation" title="Brain Preservation Foundation">Brain Preservation Foundation</a>, the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/University_of_Rochester_Medical_Center" title="University of Rochester Medical Center">University of Rochester Medical Center</a> – Memory Care Program, the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/">American Brain Foundation</a>, and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.infusio.org/">Infusio</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-screamermagazine_81-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-screamermagazine-81">[81]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-supergoodmusic_82-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-supergoodmusic-82">[82]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-83" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-83">[83]</a></sup> Aoki fans were invited to vote for their favorite charity, with the Brain Preservation taking the grand prize.<sup id="cite_ref-screamermagazine_81-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-screamermagazine-81">[81]</a></sup> A total of $65,000 were donated,<sup id="cite_ref-screamermagazine_81-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-screamermagazine-81">[81]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-supergoodmusic_82-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-supergoodmusic-82">[82]</a></sup> with $33,000 going to the Brain Preservation Foundation.<sup id="cite_ref-84" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-84">[84]</a></sup>
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="See_also">See also</span></h2>
<ul><li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Dim_Mak_Records" title="Dim Mak Records">Dim Mak Records</a></li>
<li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ultra_Records" class="mw-redirect" title="Ultra Records">Ultra Records</a></li>
<li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/List_of_dubstep_musicians" title="List of dubstep musicians">List of dubstep musicians</a></li>
<li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/List_of_house_musicians" class="mw-redirect" title="List of house musicians">List of house musicians</a></li></ul>
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<li id="cite_note-5oki-46"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">^ <a href="#cite_ref-5oki_46-0"><sup><i><b>a</b></i></sup></a> <a href="#cite_ref-5oki_46-1"><sup><i><b>b</b></i></sup></a></span> <span class="reference-text"><cite class="citation web">Aubrey, Elizabeth (2018-02-09). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/steve-aoki-interview-dj-tour-new-music-daddy-yankee-neon-futures-instagram-twitter-a8202421.html">"Steve Aoki: 'Show me the obstacle course and I'll want to run through it<span class="cs1-kern-right">'</span>"</a>. <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/The_Independent" title="The Independent">The Independent</a></i>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180313092810/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/steve-aoki-interview-dj-tour-new-music-daddy-yankee-neon-futures-instagram-twitter-a8202421.html">Archived</a> from the original on 2018-03-13<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">2018-04-21</span></span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&rft.genre=unknown&rft.jtitle=The+Independent&rft.atitle=Steve+Aoki%3A+%27Show+me+the+obstacle+course+and+I%27ll+want+to+run+through+it%27&rft.date=2018-02-09&rft.aulast=Aubrey&rft.aufirst=Elizabeth&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.co.uk%2Farts-entertainment%2Fmusic%2Ffeatures%2Fsteve-aoki-interview-dj-tour-new-music-daddy-yankee-neon-futures-instagram-twitter-a8202421.html&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASteve+Aoki" class="Z3988"></span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r935243608"/></span>
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<li id="cite_note-52"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-52">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><cite class="citation news"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8456687/steve-aoki-lil-yachty-ajr-pretender-new-song">"Steve Aoki, Lil Yachty & AJR Make Pop Dance on 'Pretender': Listen"</a>. <i>Billboard</i><span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">2018-08-24</span></span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&rft.genre=article&rft.jtitle=Billboard&rft.atitle=Steve+Aoki%2C+Lil+Yachty+%26+AJR+Make+Pop+Dance+on+%27Pretender%27%3A+Listen&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.billboard.com%2Farticles%2Fnews%2Fdance%2F8456687%2Fsteve-aoki-lil-yachty-ajr-pretender-new-song&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASteve+Aoki" class="Z3988"></span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r935243608"/></span>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Further_reading">Further reading</span></h2>
<dl><dt>Interviews and articles</dt></dl>
<ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20101202124317/http://easyloverecords.com/steveaokiinterview/">UCSB Student Interview with Steve Aoki, Nov. 2010</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/13/kid-millionaire-cashes/">Review by <i>The Santa Barbara Independent</i>, Mar. 2008</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://submergemag.com/featured/shut-up-and-dance/466/">Interview with Steve Aoki, <i>Submerge Magazine</i>, Dec. 2008</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.clubplanet.com/Articles/6400/Interview-with-Steve-Aoki">Interview by Clubplanet, May 2010</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.clubbing9ine.com/dj-list/world-djs/steve-aoki/">Steve Aoki DJ List Review</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.mutecontrol.com/2013/02/steve-aoki-entrevista/">Steve Aoki interview @ Mute/Control (Spanish)</a></li></ul>
<dl><dt>Discographies</dt></dl>
<ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-aoki-mn0001356210">Steve Aoki</a> at <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Allmusic" class="mw-redirect" title="Allmusic">Allmusic</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/438783-Steve-Aoki">Steve Aoki</a> at <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Discogs" title="Discogs">Discogs</a></li></ul>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="External_links">External links</span></h2>
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<ul><li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wonderland_(Steve_Aoki_album)" title="Wonderland (Steve Aoki album)">Wonderland</a></i> (2012)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_I" title="Neon Future I">Neon Future I</a></i> (2014)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_II" title="Neon Future II">Neon Future II</a></i> (2015)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Steve_Aoki_Presents_Kolony" title="Steve Aoki Presents Kolony">Steve Aoki Presents Kolony</a></i> (2017)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_III" title="Neon Future III">Neon Future III</a></i> (2018)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Neon_Future_IV" title="Neon Future IV">Neon Future IV</a></i> (2020)</li></ul>
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<ul><li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pillowface_and_His_Airplane_Chronicles" title="Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles">Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles</a></i> (2008)</li></ul>
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<ul><li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/It%27s_the_End_of_the_World_as_We_Know_It_(EP)" title="It's the End of the World as We Know It (EP)">It's the End of the World as We Know It</a></i> (2012)</li>
<li><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/A_Light_That_Never_Comes#Remixes" title="A Light That Never Comes">A Light That Never Comes (Remixes)</a></i> (2014)</li></ul>
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<ul><li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/I%27m_in_the_House" title="I'm in the House">I'm in the House</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Turbulence_(song)" title="Turbulence (song)">Turbulence</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/No_Beef" title="No Beef">No Beef</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Livin%27_My_Love" title="Livin' My Love">Livin' My Love</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Beat_Down" title="Beat Down">Beat Down</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Boneless_(song)" title="Boneless (song)">Boneless</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/A_Light_That_Never_Comes" title="A Light That Never Comes">A Light That Never Comes</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Boneless_(song)#Delirious_(Boneless)" title="Boneless (song)">Delirious (Boneless)</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Darker_Than_Blood" title="Darker Than Blood">Darker Than Blood</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Just_Hold_On" title="Just Hold On">Just Hold On</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Darker_Than_the_Light_That_Never_Bleeds" title="Darker Than the Light That Never Bleeds">Darker Than the Light That Never Bleeds</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/All_Night_(Steve_Aoki_and_Lauren_Jauregui_song)" title="All Night (Steve Aoki and Lauren Jauregui song)">All Night</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Waste_It_on_Me" title="Waste It on Me">Waste It on Me</a>"</li></ul>
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<ul><li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/We%27re_All_No_One" title="We're All No One">We're All No One</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bored_to_Death_(song)" title="Bored to Death (song)">Bored to Death (Steve Aoki Remix)</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Welcome_to_the_Black_Parade" title="Welcome to the Black Parade">Welcome to the Black Parade (Steve Aoki Remix)</a></li></ul>
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<ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Biblioteca_Nacional_de_Espa%C3%B1a" title="Biblioteca Nacional de España">BNE</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://catalogo.bne.es/uhtbin/authoritybrowse.cgi?action=display&authority_id=XX5233923">XX5233923</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Biblioth%C3%A8que_nationale_de_France" title="Bibliothèque nationale de France">BNF</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb166201748">cb166201748</a> <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://data.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb166201748">(data)</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Name_and_Title_Authority_File_of_Catalonia" title="Name and Title Authority File of Catalonia">CANTIC</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://cantic.bnc.cat/registres/CUCId/a11442876">a11442876</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Integrated_Authority_File" title="Integrated Authority File">GND</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://d-nb.info/gnd/1073533409">1073533409</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/International_Standard_Name_Identifier" title="International Standard Name Identifier">ISNI</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://isni.org/isni/0000000366228481">0000 0003 6622 8481</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Library_of_Congress_Control_Number" title="Library of Congress Control Number">LCCN</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2012021223">no2012021223</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/MusicBrainz" title="MusicBrainz">MusicBrainz</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a39acc4a-985e-4173-a9ed-f325f2d3bc1c">a39acc4a-985e-4173-a9ed-f325f2d3bc1c</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/National_Diet_Library" title="National Diet Library">NDL</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://id.ndl.go.jp/auth/ndlna/001186168">001186168</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Virtual_International_Authority_File" title="Virtual International Authority File">VIAF</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://viaf.org/viaf/232432878">232432878</a></span></span></li>
<li><span class="nowrap"> <a href="/enwiki/wiki/WorldCat_Identities" class="mw-redirect" title="WorldCat Identities">WorldCat Identities</a> (via VIAF): <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.worldcat.org/identities/containsVIAFID/232432878">232432878</a></span></li></ul>
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