Steve Aoki Announces Tenth Album 'HiROQUEST: Double Helix' Feat Paris Hilton, Akon And More
Friday, 18 August 2023
Written by Laura Johnson
Steve Aoki will release his new album this fall.
'HiROQUEST: Double Helix', the follow-up to 2022's 'HiROQUEST: Genesis', is due out on November 17. It was recorded mostly in Las Vegas and Miami, and boasts collaborations with Paris Hilton, Akon, Ángela Aguilar, Danna Paola, Greeicy, JJ Lin, Hayley Kiyoko, Galantis, Timmy Trumpet, and John Martin. The superstar DJ and producer said:
“HiROQUEST is an entire world I crafted around an enigmatic character named HiRO. Part I was largely driven by my alt-music roots in hardcore punk bands. Now, the story continues on Double Helix, which embraces dance culture while intertwining the pulse of contemporary Latin music.
"Working with Akon to reimagine his 2003 hit ‘Locked Up’ was a dream come true—a fusion of styles I adore. This album harmonizes nostalgia and contemporary sounds, placing collaboration at its core.”
As a preview, he's shared a club-ready rework of Akon's 2003 single Locked Up, which he put together with French producer duo TRINIX. Spin it below.
In between shows across North America this summer and fall, Aoki will make his long-awaited return to the UK when he headlines a day party at London's Ministry Of Sound on September 16. He also has a summer residency at Amnesia in Ibiza.
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