Steve Aoki Teams Up With CNCO For Latest Latin Pop Hit “Diferente”

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February 3, 2023 (Miami, FL) - Globally renowned artist and producer, Steve Aoki, has released a mesmerizing and sentimental new single titled “Diferente” featuring platinum selling Latin Pop group, CNCO. “Diferente” and its official music video is now available to stream on all digital platforms.

A fusion between upbeat melodies and dreamlike production, Steve Aoki displays his instinctive and chameleon-like abilities to create music that not only exhibits his musical dexterity, but solidifies his claim as one of the most sought-after visionary artists across the globe. Merging euphoric synthesizers with the group’s dynamic vocalization, the 2x Grammy-nominated artist blends dreamy pop beats and enticing drum elements to showcase an alluring story about a sentimental blast from the past. With the help of CNCO members Christopher Velez, Erick Brian Colon, Richard Camacho, and Zabdiel de Jesus, Aoki has brought his vision for “Diferente” to life.

“I have been wanting to work with the guys for a long time now and our schedules would not coincide to get something in, so I'm excited to finally have gotten to do it. I love their style and so much talent with these guys. We had so much fun putting this one together and it’s just a vibe!” Steve Aoki commented.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this record, collaborating with Steve was something we wanted to do for a long time – it’s a new sound fans have never heard from us before. We hope everyone enjoys this song as much as we do,” shared CNCO.

Steve Aoki wrapped up a memorable 2022 with the anticipated release of his full-length album HiROQUEST: Genesis. The album features collaborations from Taking Back Sunday, Kane Brown, Georgia Ku, Bryce Vine, Santa Fe Klan, Lil Xan, Goody Grace, and more. HiROQUEST: Genesis arrives as an epic, multi-genre collection of solo and collaborative songs with a world-building story that extends beyond the music itself. Always looking to break down barriers and unite people together in their shared passions, Aoki hopes HiROQUEST: Genesis’ innovative and multi-layered output will serve as a great connector for bringing audiences together. Listen to HiROQUEST: Genesis here.

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ABOUT STEVE AOKI:

Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboarddescribed 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.

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 Future albums, 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.

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