Biography of Steve Aoki
The Ultimate Showman
Steve Aoki is a hurricane. Son of the founder of Benihana, Aoki channeled his inexhaustible energy first into the Hardcore Punk scene and later into electronic music, becoming the prototype of the "EDM Superstar." Famous for his "Caking" and his stage dives, Aoki understands DJing as a stadium rock show. But behind the showman is a visionary entrepreneur and producer.
Dim Mak Records
He founded Dim Mak Records in 1996, a label that discovered bands like Bloc Party or The Kills before turning toward electronic music and launching artists like The Chainsmokers. Aoki has an incredible ear for what will be popular tomorrow. His collaborations are as eclectic as his life: from Linkin Park to BTS, to Louis Tomlinson or Daddy Yankee.
No Limits
With an average of 200 gigs a year and two Guinness World Records (including the most traveled musician), his work ethic is superhuman. Musically, his style is high-energy "Big Room," designed for massive festivals like Tomorrowland or Ultra. Steve Aoki does not seek subtlety; he seeks maximum impact. He is a force of nature that has broken all barriers between genres, turning the party into an extreme sport.
