Steve Aoki announces upcoming album ‘Hiroquest: Double Helix’

Fans of Steve Aoki who follow his output and album releases will have noticed that the producer enjoys themes and ongoing concepts for his catalog. Following up on the four-part Neon Future collection, Aoki is now diving even deeper into his current world of Hiroquest.

In the summer of 2022, Steve Aoki introduced the world to his fictional world of Hiroquest, embarking on a year-long tour and releasing the album Hiroquest: Genesis alongside a card trading game and digital platform to further build upon this new world. Less than a year and a half later, the American producer will release the second chapter in the saga, Hiroquest: Double Helix alongside an A-list set of collaborators. With a release set for November 17th, it appears that the previously released single, Locked Up, which features Trinix and Akon, will be a part of the new collection alongside Paris Hilton and Galantis.

Discussing the concept and growth of the music and storyline within Hiroquest, Aoki stated:

“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,” Aoki said. “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.”

Alongside Locked Up, previous releases such as Hungry Heart, The Show, Invítame a un Café, Diferente” with CNCO, Muñecas, New York, and Won’t Forget This Time are also announced as part of the album’s tracklisting. As Steve Aoki continues to hit stages and festivals around the world, fans will certainly be looking forward to November and the release of Hiroquest: Double Helix to dive deeper into the producer’s beautiful mind.

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