Steve Aoki Releases Landmark 10th Studio Album Hiroquest 3: Paragon
Featuring Tyler Hubbard, David Guetta, Swae Lee, Nile Rodgers, Trippie Redd and more
First-of-its-Kind Graded Vinyl Drop Sells Out Ahead of Release
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Listen to HiROQUEST 3: Paragon: https://steveaoki.lnk.to/HiROQUEST3Paragon |
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June 27, 2025 — 2x GRAMMY-nominated artist, producer, and cultural force Steve Aoki releases his landmark 10th studio album, HiROQUEST 3: Paragon, a genre-defying 38-track collection that marks the latest chapter in his HiROQUEST universe. Out now on all streaming platforms, the record is a deluxe edition of 2024’s Paragon, expanded with 22 brand-new songs that reflect Aoki’s global sonic journey—fusing electronic music with diverse cultural sounds and immersive storytelling. In the lead-up to the release, Aoki made history with the first-ever graded and encapsulated vinyl album drop, developed in partnership with Audio Media Grading (AMG)—the collectibles grading company he co-founded—and visual artist PiggyBanx. The limited run of 1,000 vinyl and trading card sets sold out within hours, with each sealed in a tamper-proof, archival-quality case and accompanied by collectible cards that further immerse fans in the expanding HiROQUEST world. “This album represents the next evolution of everything I’ve been building with HiROQUEST—a global IP that brings together the sounds that inspire me now and my passion for collectible culture,” says Aoki. “It’s about creating community across genres, scenes, and borders. And with the vinyl release, I wanted to give fans a physical artifact of that universe—something timeless, collectible, and alive.” Among the standout moments on HiROQUEST 3: Paragon is “Forget Tonight,” Aoki’s country-dance crossover with 22x No. 1 hitmaker Tyler Hubbard. “Forget Tonight” also marks Hubbard’s first guest feature as a solo artist following his massive success with Florida Georgia Line. Blending Hubbard’s country roots with Aoki’s festival-ready production, the track captures the spirit of two worlds colliding in perfect harmony. “My Life,” a soaring collaboration with David Guetta, Swae Lee, and the late PnB Rock, and “Radio,” an explosive fusion of pop-punk, hip-hop, and dance featuring Trippie Redd, and Jessica Baio further showcase Aoki’s ability to bridge genres with ease. The album also includes “I’m Going Out,” a feel-good disco-funk groove featuring Zak Abel and Nile Rodgers, made in collaboration with Sam Feldt and Xandra; “Subeteme Ahi,” a reggaeton banger with Puerto Rican icons Jowell y Randy; and “Corridos y Alcohol,” Aoki’s bold foray into regional Mexican music with rising star Oscar Maydon. Elsewhere, Aoki links up with Mexican pop powerhouse Kenia OS on the infectious “REPLAY,” teams with Brazilian sensation Ludmilla for the funk carioca party-starter “Rio Amazing,”and debuts “Thanks To You,” a euphoric progressive dance-pop anthem with Italian producer Jamis and vocalist Bonn. HiROQUEST 3: Paragon builds on the world Aoki began creating with 2022’s HiROQUEST: Genesis and 2023’s HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix—a universe spanning music, trading cards, graphic novels, and collectibles. This third installment brings the HiROQUESTsaga to a new creative peak, uniting boundary-pushing production with global collaborations and immersive world-building. For more information, visit www.steveaoki.com.
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