Steve Aoki: podcast appearances and interviews

Steven Hiroyuki Aoki is an American DJ and record producer born on November 30, 1977. He has achieved significant recognition within the electronic dance music industry, with Pollstar designating him in 2012 as the highest-grossing electronic dance music artist in North America based on tours. His influence extends beyond music; in 2024, he was honored by Gold House as one of the Most Impactful Asians. Aoki has collaborated with a diverse array of artists including will.i.am, Afrojack, AJR, LMFAO, Tini, Linkin Park, Agnez Mo, Iggy Azalea, Grandson, Lil Jon, Blink-182, Taking Back Sunday, Laidback Luke, BTS, Backstreet Boys, Vini Vici, Lauren Jauregui, and Fall Out Boy. He is also known for producing remixes of various artists, notably Kid Cudi. Aoki has released seven studio albums, several of which have charted on Billboard. His debut album, Wonderland, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2013. In addition to his musical career, Aoki authored a memoir titled Blue: The Color of Noise in 2019. He is the founder of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting global humanitarian relief efforts.