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Steve Aoki’s Neon Future I Hits #1
New Album From Steve Aoki Neon Future I Out Today!
Debuts at #1 iTunes Dance & Top 10 Overall
“…Neon Future Vol. 1…The first installment of a two-album collection focused on themes of futurism, evolving technology and scientific innovation, the record features Aoki’s synth-driven, rapid-beats-per-minute collaborations with a cross-section of modern musicdom including multi-platinum hitmaker will.i.am, arena-rocking emo-pop quartet Fall Out Boy, Empire of the Sun singer Luke Steele and rapper Machine Gun Kelly.” – Chris Lee, Los Angeles Times
One of electronic dance music’s most heralded entertainers, American producer/DJ/entrepreneur Steve Aoki today (September 30) releases Neon Future I, the first part of his double album. To mark the occasion, his interview with legendary journalist Larry King will air today on “Larry King Now” on Ora TV and tonight he will take over the outdoor stage at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in Hollywood for a televised performance on ABC of “Rage The Night Away” featuring Waka Flocka Flame. On iTunes, it makes its debut at #1 on the Dance Album Chart and Top 10 on the Overall Chart.
As the follow-up to his 2012 Grammy-nominated debut studio album Wonderland, Neon Future I is an all-star extravaganza. Aoki has been forging new fans with his Top 40 radio track “Delirious (Boneless)” with Chris Lake and Tujamo featuring Kid Ink, while the video for “Free The Madness” with Machine Gun Kelly where Aoki pays homage to AMC award-winning cult classic TV show “Breaking Bad” captured the attention of millions around the world. The album also features collaborations with the likes of Fall Out Boy, Empire of the Sun, Afrojack and Bonnie McKee. Look for the video for “Born To Get Wild” featuring will.i.am to make its debut soon.
Steve Aoki has always been at the forefront of future music. As the founder of Dim Mak Records and a Grammy-nominated electronic musician, his projects have grasped the attention of influencers and music enthusiasts worldwide. Given that he’s an avid follower of forward-thinking and evolving technology, it’s only fitting that the new album from Aoki is titled Neon Future. Look for Neon Future II to be released in 2015.
Neon Future I Tracklisting:
1. “Transcendence” feat. Ray Kurzwell
2. “Neon Future” featuring Empire of the Sun
3. “Back to Earth” featuring Fall Out Boy
4. “Born to Get Wild” featuring will.i.am
5. “Rage the Night Away” featuring Waka Flocka Flame
6. “Delirious (Boneless)” with Chris Lake and Tujamo featuring Kid Ink
7. “Free the Madness” featuring Machine Gun Kelly
8. “Afroki” with Afrojack featuring Bonnie McKee
9. “Get Me Out of Here” featuring Flux Pavilion
10. “Beyond Boundaries” featuring Aubrey de Grey”
Upcoming US Tour Dates:
10/2 – New York, NY – MLB Fan Cave
10/3 – Las Vegas, NV – Hakkasan
10/4 – Las Vegas, NV – Wet Republic
10/4 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater (Life In Color)
10/10 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
10/11 – Minneapolis, MN – Zombie Pub Crawl
10/24 – Las Vegas, NV – Hakkasan
10/29 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
10/31 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Saltair (Get Freaky)
11/2 – Las Vegas, NV – Hakkasan
11/6 – Philadelphia, PA – Liacouras Center (Wired 96.5 Fest)
11/7 – Las Vegas, NV – Hakkasan