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Despite being North America’s highest-grossing electronic dance music artist, a frequent flyer on the Billboard charts, and one of EDM’s most iconic personalities, Steve remains humble. increase.
“I’m not an expert in any of these areas. Not even in music, I don’t think I’m an expert,” Steve Aoki said candidly when asked about his success over the years. told us
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He may not consider himself an expert, but the popular DJ is “always evolving and learning all these different things all the time,” including music.
In an exclusive interview with Distractify, Steve, who launched the new Cheese Crackers in partnership with Quest Nutrition, detailed his upcoming touring schedule and touched on the upcoming music he’s working on.
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Steve Aoki’s 2023 is as busy as ever with tours, brand deals and new music releases.
Needless to say, many artists grow tired of touring over time. However, the long-time music producer seems to be revitalizing himself more than ever for an upcoming tour with shows in his native Japan and the United States.
“I’ll be in Japan for a few weeks,” he told us. “I have four shows there, but I’m also going to do a lot of family stuff and snowboarding. It’s my favorite place in the whole world.”
After Japan, Steve will once again show his talents in America. “My US tour was the fastest selling tour I’ve ever been on… probably ever. New York sold out in less than an hour, so I added a second show.” All the other shows are sold out,” he said confidently about the remaining gigs.
By the way, the producer “I’m really, really happy.” Many of his devoted fans come back again and again to enjoy his shows.
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“The hardest part is keeping all the fans happy,” he said, noting that playing “different kinds of songs from different albums from different eras” of his career can be a bit difficult. explained.
“It’s hard because there’s a lot of music I’ve made,” he added. “But I’m excited that these tours are coming.”
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And for the ever-on-the-go DJ, Steve told us that apart from his music equipment, Quest Nutrition’s new Cheese Crackers are traveling with him.
That’s why the multi-hyphenated creative partnered with a health food company to promote their latest product and facilitated the #QuestCheeseParty challenge on TikTok. .”
“I always have snacks around me. Every snack I eat feels really guilty. I feel guilty when I eat it,” he said of his regular rider demands. As for Quest, however, he said the company is “really good at making things taste good.”
“I just trust brands. Whatever they drop, I always munch on,” he said. “So when they gave me these cheese crackers, I was all in. They’re always right by my desk.”
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Steve Aoki EXCLUSIVELY revealed an upcoming collaboration with JJ Lynn and talked about his past work with BTS and (G)I-DLE.
Outside of touring (and snacks that come with it), Steve is hard at work in the studio.
“I have always supported all Asian music. It seems that
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In fact, Steve EXCLUSIVELY revealed to Distractify that he and JJ have another track slated.
“We made another song that’s coming out soon,” he teased. “Actually, I don’t think we’ve announced this to anyone.” The creative wasn’t expanded, but Steve has indicated that work on it has already been completed, so it could be just a matter of time before it’s available.
Despite many successes over the years, Steve can’t help but stand up for his fellow musicians.
Collaboration with BTS “‘Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)” entered the Billboard Hot 100.
“The first Kpop record to enter the top 100… It’s exciting to see something like this happen when you see these amazing artists going global who are striking in their own country,” he said. I got
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The same idea extends to a recent collaboration with (G)I-DLE to remix their song “NXDE.”
“They called me to do a remix of ‘NXDE.’ I heard it and loved it,” he said of how the pairing went. Sending flowers, Steve added: I am happy to support them. ”
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With all of his success and constantly producing new music and working on projects, it’s understandable to be a little jaded in the process.
So how does Steve avoid that feeling?
“One is open and present and two is grounded,” he told us. .”
“Behind it all is gratitude,” he added. “Please know that I am grateful that I am here to do what I love.”
