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Kid Cudi Releases “Entergalactic” Soundtrack On Vinyl
The soundtrack for Kid Cudi‘s hit Netflix show, Entergalactic, is now available on vinyl. Entergalactic quickly became a global knockout after its long-awaited release in late 2022. The adult animated TV special was lauded as creative breakthrough for Cudi, who created the program and voiced its protagonist, Jabari, a young artist figuring out where love fits into a promising career. The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Ty Dolla $ign, Vanessa Hudgens, 070 Shake and Jaden Smith. And as the show’s popularity soared, so did its original music. The Entergalactic soundtrack features 15 songs and remarkable production from Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Dot da Genius and Take a Daytrip, among other renowned artists. Pharrell Williams is even credited as a background vocali...
Steve Aoki Announces “HiROQUEST: Genesis” Tour, His First Since 2020
For the first time in almost three years, Steve Aoki is hitting the road for a North American tour. Back in 2020, the dance music superstar had to abruptly cancel his “Color of Noise” tour due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing worldwide live music shutdown. Now, Aoki is hitting the road for a 12-city tour inspired by HiROQUEST: Genesis, his seventh studio album. Joining Aoki on the road is a mix of international headliners and rising stars from his flagship record label, Dim Mak. These include Timmy Trumpet, Slushii, Regard, Bok Nero, Callie Reiff, KAAZE and RemK, as well as B2B sets from 4B and JSTJR. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Aoki will kick off the “HiROQUEST: Genesis” tour on February 22nd, 2023 in Montreal, Québec. Tickets go on sa...
5 Absurd But True Stories That Captivated the EDM World In 2022
2022 was another banner year for electronic dance music history as festivals returned en masse, the scene’s biggest artists released albums and live music records were broken. But then there were times when things got… weird. From head-scratching revelations on social media to dance music veterans taking the genre where it hasn’t gone before, read on to discover just a handful of the stories that had us doing double-takes in 2022. Bizarre Reddit sex confession spikes Hudson Mohawke’s “Cbat” on the charts There’s no manual to achieving a chart topping hit—but having your music be the subject of an embarrassing sex confession may be one of the most absurd paths possible. On the “Today I Fucked Up” subreddit, a Redditor confessed to the wo...
Steve Aoki Is Flying Around the Moon On SpaceX’s First Civilian Lunar Mission
Steve Aoki wants to crater to every whim. The DJ has been revealed as one of eight people selected by Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to join him on a commercial space flight around the moon. The trip, organized by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and dubbed “Dear Moon,” is planned for 2023. “Life is crazy,” Aoki said in a clip recorded to capture his reaction to the news. “I’m going to go to the… moon!” According to Maezawa, a “space enthusiast” and online fashion retail mogul, the project marks the world’s first-ever civilian lunar orbital mission. He’ll be footing the bill for the 10 people he picked—including two backup crew members—who were reportedly selected from a pool of 1 million applicants. At the time of writing, Maezawa h...
Martin Garrix, Diplo, Steve Aoki and The Chainsmokers Donate Dream Experiences Via Charity Auction
A series of lucky bidders are well on their way to living out their EDM dreams. Charitybuzz has teamed up with the ASCAP Foundation to develop a series of electronic dance music-related fan experiences with some of the genre’s biggest artists. With the right bid and timing, your 2023 could be off to quite a start. Tickets to the DJ residencies of Martin Garrix, Diplo and Steve Aoki are all up for grabs at Las Vegas’ premier nightlife venues. Garrix’s package additionally includes a meet-and-greet experience with the chart-topping superstar. Meanwhile, The Chainsmokers are getting personal with their promise to address a custom video message to their auction’s top bidder. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Steve Aoki. Jarett Lopez/EDM.com All proceeds will be al...
Steve Aoki Joined Taking Back Sunday Onstage at When We Were Young Festival
A dance music superstar crashed the biggest emo party of the year. Over the weekend, emos and punks descended on the Las Vegas Festival Grounds for the inaugural When We Were Young Festival. The event featured performances from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, A Day to Remember, Avril Lavigne, Bring Me The Horizon and many more. The closest thing to EDM you’ll find at this event is a smattering of synthesizers, but a special surprise during Taking Back Sunday’s performance raised eyebrows. During their performance, Steve Aoki joined the band onstage. Over the summer, the prolific rock band and the Dim Mak boss blended their distinct styles to create the collaborative track “Just Us Two.” Looking to highlight some of their newer music at the festival powered by nostalg...
Las Vegas Nightclubs Reveal New Years Eve Headliners to Ring In 2023
2023 is creeping up on us, and a bevy of Las Vegas’ most revered nightclubs are revealing explosive lineups to ring in the new year. Headlining artists who have been revealed so far include Tiësto, who will spin at Zouk; Steve Aoki, who’s set to take the decks at Omnia; and ILLENIUM, who has been confirmed to throw down at Hakkasan. The Grammy-nominated artist recently released a stunning track with Skylar Grey, “From The Ashes.” Grammy-nominated DJ, guitarist and dance music producer ILLENIUM. Christian Wade/EDM.com Beloved for its adoption of electronic dance music, Las Vegas is prevalently considered the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” The city is chock full of iconic clubs, offers some of the best live shows in music and is known for its ...
Listen to Skrillex and Steve Aoki’s Production on Kid Cudi’s Stunning “Entergalactic” Album
Take a bow, Kid Cudi. After the long-awaited release of Entergalactic, fans and critics have been quick to praise the fabled hip-hop artist. The adult animated TV special has been lauded as a creative breakthrough for Cudi, who created the Netflix program and voices its protagonist, Jabari. And its musical counterpart meets the moment. Just like its TV namesake, the 15-track Entergalactic album flaunts a powerful storyline and formidable cast of characters. In the wake of rumors of a collab between Skrillex and Cudi, fans can now finally hear the fruits of their labor. They joined forces for “Ignite The Love,” a brooding alternative hip-hop track with additional production from Rex Kudo, Heavy Mellow and Dot da Genius, among others. Elsewhere, Cudi reunites ...
3LAU and Steve Aoki Invest In Groundbreaking Blockchain Music Production Company
The future of music production could very well live on the blockchain. One Web3 startup with promising potential has developed the first on-chain digital audio workstation (DAW), and in doing so, has attracted the attention of a number of major electronic dance music artists. Arpeggi Labs’ use case differs fundamentally from the vast majority of successful developments at the intersection of music tech and blockchain technologies, which may prove to be a key competitive edge. While many new platforms in the space are leading with a focus on facilitating the tokenized ownership of music, Arpeggi is focusing on revolutionizing the way the music itself is made and published. The platform accomplishes this while maintaining a proprietary crediting system that ensures samples ...
Steve Aoki Partners With DraftKings to “Build Out the Next Generation of Fantasy Sports”
Whether you’re debating Jonathan Taylor’s astronomical weekly price tag or rolling the dice on a cheap defense, DraftKings is associated with making tough calls. Partnering with Steve Aoki, however, was not one of them. The company has partnered with Aoki as an official brand ambassador of DraftKings Marketplace, its branded NFT hub. DraftKings is betting on Aoki’s Web3 expertise to strategically expand Reignmakers, an “NFT-based fantasy sports series” allowing users to collect digital player cards and use them to draft lineups in daily contests. The real value of NFTs lies in their utility, and Aoki’s DraftKings Marketplace collectibles have plenty of it. According to a press release, holders of his tokens can unlock access to VIP events hoste...
Steve Aoki Confirms New Music With Kid Cudi In the Works
Over a decade later, it seems the pursuit of happiness is still ongoing. Longtime fans will surely remember Steve Aoki‘s remix of Kid Cudi‘s timeless track, “Pursuit of Happiness,” which became a generational dance anthem after its 2009 release. And 13 years later, it seems the two crossover superstars have maintained a close collaborative relationship. “We became really close friends on his first tour in America,” Aoki told Zane Lowe of Apple Music 1 in a recent interview, wherein he praised Cudi as a “micro-detailed” musician. “I mean 10 years later, 10 plus years later is still the banger of my side. And I mean, I don’t want to give away anything, I probably shouldn’t say what I’m going to say, he might kill me, but...
Relive Tomorrowland 2022 With Over 50 Full Sets From the Festival’s Three Weekends
Couldn’t make it out to Belgium for this year’s Tomorrowland? We’ve got you covered. Organizers have just closed the doors on three straight weekends of mind-bending production and electrifying DJ sets for the hundreds of thousands of EDM diehards who gathered for the iconic festival. While a jaw-dropping number of fans made the trip to Belgium for the experience, many were left at home wishing they were in the crowd. If that applies to you, have no fear: Tomorrowland’s YouTube channel has uploaded over 50 sets from the event’s three weekends in 2022. Included in the extensive playlist are performances from Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Alesso, NERVO, Timmy Trumpet and many more. Those looking for something with a little more bass will still ...
