- 2024-07-09
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MUSIC
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Steve Aoki Releases New Album “Paragon”
American DJ Steve Aoki released his ninth studio album “Paragon” on June 28, 2024.
The album is the follow-up to his Hiroquest series of albums “Hiroquest: Genesis” and “Hiroquest 2: Double Helix”.
The album comprises a 18-track, featuring collaborations with Kid Cudi, 22Bullets, Bassjackers, Just_us, k?d, Lil Jon, Major League Djz, Sandro Silva, Chapter & Verse, Alika, Kalan.FrFr, KIDDO (SWE), Mannywellz, Moonchild Sanelly, Natalhão, Ne-Yo, Raphaella, Teddy Bee and Xander850.
Steve Aoki said of the album, “This album revisits the core themes that defined my early work, with a strong emphasis on crafting tracks that get people moving. Although it spans a variety of genres, it remains true to the essence of dance music, uniting cultures worldwide through a myriad of sounds.”- Steve Aoki explained about some tracks for the album.
“Heavenly Hell” featuring Ne-Yo
Steve Aoki: “At the center of 'Paragon' is my collaboration with NE-YO. NE-YO has voiced so many essential dancefloor anthems, and it's an honor to work with him on this next chapter. 'Heavenly Hell' has been going off in my sets around the world, and I'm excited to officially share it with the everyone.”
Ne-Yo: “Been a long time coming, this collaboration. Super excited for the world to hear what we've come up with! Thanx for the vibes, Steve!” -
“ELECTROWAVEBABY 2.0” with Kid Cudi
“Honored to have two songs on it. Scott thank you for always allowing me to be a part of your creative world. I still am in complete awe that I have a record with Bone Thugs and Harmony & Cudi. ELECTROWAVEBABY 2.0 is a movement we are continuing from my remix of Pursuit of Happiness.”
“Drive” featuring KIDDO (SWE)
Steve Aoki: “I'm absolutely stoked about our collaboration on 'Drive' with KIDDO. Her vocals are pure magic and perfectly complement the high-energy vibe of the track. Seeing the crowd's reaction when she performed live at Ultra Music Festival was beyond words. This song is all about capturing the festival spirit, and I can't wait for everyone to experience it.”
KIDDO: “I'm so excited about this new release and getting the chance to work with Steve Aoki. Everything with the song has come so naturally to create this catchy summer smash.”
“Flashing Lights” with Bassjackers / “Voices In My Head” with Bassjackers, featuring Teddy Bee
“Collaborating with Bassjackers on 'Flashing Lights' and 'Voices In My Head' has been an amazing experience. I've been dropping 'Flashing Lights' at major festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Europe over the past year, and the response has been phenomenal. Both tracks are packed with high-energy vibes that are perfect for kicking off the summer. I'm thrilled to finally share these with everyone.”
“Get Lower” with Lil Jon
Steve Aoki: “Jon and I have been friends for years, and whenever we get together on a track, it's a party. When we performed at Tomorrowland last year, the energy was off the charts, and we knew we had to create another festival anthem. 'Get Low' is one of the most hype tracks of all time, and it's an honor to work with Jon to bring it back for the next generation.”
Lil Jon: “It's crazy that Steve reached out to me about this song, especially considering it's the 20th anniversary of the track this year! I'm grateful for our friendship over the years, and there's no better way to honor this milestone for 'Get Low.'” - source : Apple Music
