Steve Aoki and Paris Hilton Team Up on “Lighter” After Decades-Long Friendship

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October 20, 2023- 2x-GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki has joined forces with artist and world-renowned DJ Paris Hilton, through the release of their new single “Lighter,” which is out today. To create the song, Aoki and Hilton teamed up with esteemed GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Emily Warren, known for her chart-topping hits with artists like Dua Lipa and Charli XCX. The outcome is a captivating fusion of Aoki's dynamic electro-pop production, Hilton's infectious vocals, and Warren’s pop-forward songwriting, resulting in a lively club-oriented anthem. “Lighter” will be featured on Aoki’s 8th studio album HiROQUEST: Double Helix out November 17th. 

Arriving alongside the single is a music video directed by brother & sister duo MAXX & Madison. The “Lighter” visual is inspired by the iconic 80s Maxell Cassette tape commercials. 

Watch “Lighter” Music Video Here

After years of friendship and mutual support, Steve Aoki and Paris Hilton unveiled "Lighter," earlier this summer at the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, where Paris performed the song's lyrics live to a massive crowd. 

Aoki on his collaboration with Hilton: “Collaborating with Paris Hilton on 'Lighter' is a momentous occasion for both of us. Our friendship spans over two decades, and this song is a culmination of our shared experiences and creative energies. It's been a long time coming, and I couldn't be more thrilled to finally bring our musical visions together. 'Lighter' is not just a song, it's a testament to the power of relationships and growth.” 

Hilton continues: “My debut collaboration with friend and legendary DJ, Steve Aoki, reflects years of supporting one another, and this song is the perfect representation of all the epic times we’ve had. Whether it’s performing in front of thousands of fans at Tomorrowland or bringing the party to the studio, it’s always a celebration. I can’t wait for fans to turn up the volume and feel ‘Lighter’ on the dance floor.” 

HiROQUEST: Double Helix will also feature recently released singles “Locked Up” with Akon and Trinix, “Invítame A Un Café” with Ángela Aguilar, “Hungry Heart with Hayley Kiyoko and Galantis, “Diferente” with CNCO, “The Show” with JJ Lin, “New York” with Regard and mazie, “Muñecas” with TINI and La Joaqui (nominated for Univisión's 2023 Premios Juventud Awards), and “Won’t Forget This Time” with KAAZE and John Martin. 

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ABOUT STEVE AOKI:

Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, NFT futurist, and Dim Mak Records founder as “one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world.” A Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year,” Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland, and Electric Daisy Carnival. In 2022, Aoki also graced recent covers of Entrepreneur Magazine, Electronic Musician, and Adweek as their “Visionary of the Year.” 

As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of varied artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and Daddy Yankee, on top of having released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records. After unveiling four Neon Futurealbums, Aoki recently released HiROQUEST: Genesis, featuring collaborations with Taking Back Sunday, Mod Sun, Kane Brown and more. 

Aoki approaches each new endeavor with the same sense of dedication he’s put into his past achievements, including the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2016) and his memoir BLUE: The Color of Noise (2019). In 2012, he also founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION to support organizations in brain science and its research. His influential record label Dim Mak, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, is known for being a launching pad for the careers of prominent acts like Bloc Party, The Chainsmokers, Bloody Beetroots, The Kills, Zedd, and Diplo. Most recently, Aoki created the A0K1VERSE, an NFT membership community, powered by the Passport, that welcomes his fans to both virtual and real-world experiences. Aoki is also executive producer for “American Hiro,” a series in development with FX Networks directed by Jon M. Chu, chronicling the life of his father, Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, the legendary entrepreneur and daredevil businessman who created the Benihana empire. In whatever space Steve Aoki enters, the multi-hyphenate innovator continues to set trends and inspire creativity on a global level.

ABOUT PARIS HILTON: 

As CEO of 11:11 Media, there isn’t a part of the entertainment business where Paris Hilton hasn’t shined. Hilton has masterfully harnessed her self-made spotlight to architect a thriving entertainment and consumer products empire under her company 11:11 Media, which spans an impressive range of businesses and verticals including TV, film, audio, music, publishing, licensing, consumer products, brand partnerships and more.  

Hilton recently released “Paris: The Memoir,” on March 14, 2023 where it debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. In October 2023, A24, in collaboration with Dakota and Elle Fanning’s Lewellen Pictures and David Bernad’s Middle Child Pictures, officially bought the rights to Hilton’s memoir for a TV series adaptation. Season 2 of “Paris In Love,” Hilton’s reality series, will debut this fall and showcase her life as a wife and her transition into motherhood.   

In 2023, Hilton signed with Alex Frankel President of FM Group at YMU in her return to pop music. The same year, Hilton released a new version of her iconic “Stars Are Blind,” featuring Kim Petras, and she was also featured on Petras’ latest album with their single “All She Wants.” She also performed her first live concert ever on Los Angeles during Pride, which sold out in 3 minutes. Currently, Hilton is focused on a new album, the follow up to her 2006 debut “Paris,” which will feature collaborators and friends including Meghan Trainor and Sia, along with production from 9 time GRAMMY-winning producer Greg Kurstin and GRAMMY nominated Jesse Shatkin, among others. 

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