Steve Aoki Announces Concept Album Featuring Paris Hilton and Akon
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Steve Aoki has recruited Paris Hilton, Akon, Galantis and more for his 10th studio album, “Hiroquest: Double Helix,” out Nov.
17. The concept album builds upon the universe Aoki introduced on 2022’s “Hiroquest: Genesis,” and, according to a press release, “embraces a sense of nostalgia for the early days of Aoki’s career while also pushing dance music into the future.” Recorded primarily in Las Vegas and Miami, “Double Helix” also features collaborations with Ángela Aguilar, Danna Paola, Greeicy, JJ Lin, Hayley Kiyoko, Timmy Trumpet andJohn Martin.
Along with the album announcement, Aoki has released a remake of Akon’s 2003 hit “Locked Up” with French producer duo Trinix.
The song is accompanied by a claymation music video. “Hiroquest is an entire world I crafted around an enigmatic character named Hiro.
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