Akon and Paris Hilton to feature on new Steve Aoki album, HiROQUEST: Double Helix

Featuring collaborations with Paris Hilton, Akon, Ángela Aguilar, Danna Paola, Greeicy, Galantis, JJ Lin, Hayley Kiyoko, Galantis, Timmy Trumpet, and John Martin, the album is an extension of the genre-expanding universe Aoki introduced on 2022’s HiROQUEST: Genesis.

Recorded primarily in Las Vegas and Miami, HiROQUEST: Double Helix embraces a sense of nostalgia for the early days of Aoki’s career while also pushing dance music into the future. Today Aoki shares a remake of Akon’s 2003 hit “Locked Up” with French producer duo TRINIX.

Aoki and Akon hit the studio to create a modernised version of the club classic, integrating Akon’s freshly cut vocals and Aoki’s signature dance floor-ready electro production. The song is also accompanied by a brand new claymation music video.

“HiROQUEST is an entire world I crafted around an enigmatic character named HiRO. Part I was largely driven by my alt-music roots in hardcore punk bands. Now, the story continues on Double Helix, which embraces dance culture while intertwining the pulse of contemporary Latin music," explains Aoki. "Working with Akon to reimagine his 2003 hit "Locked Up" was a dream come true – a fusion of styles I adore. This album harmonizes nostalgia and contemporary sounds, placing collaboration at its core.”

Aoki debuted many of the new album singles during his recent MainStage headline performance at Tomorrowland 2023, where he was joined by Paris Hilton, Kid Cudi, Lil’ Jon, Danna Paola, and John Martin.

Last month Aoki announced his long-awaited return to the UK, for a day party at Ministry Of Sound on 16 September, which will be his first UK show in four years. It was 2019 when he last touched down for his Neon Future headline tour which included a sold-out Brixton Academy show. The UK show coincides with his ongoing summer residency at Ibiza’s Amnesia which has been a go-to party on the White Isle.