Following his national network TV debut performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”(November 26)—where he joined Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda fromLinkin Park to perform their hit collaboration single “A Light That Never Comes”—Grammy-nominated international producer/DJ and electronic dance music entrepreneur Steve Aoki has today (December 3) released the Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Remixes] EP on Dim Mak Records. The EP features the original version of “Bring You To Life (Transcend)” from Aoki and house producer Rune RKfeaturing vocalist RAS with new remixes from fellow Dim Mak artists Dirtyphonics,Qulinez, and Garmiani. On Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Remixes], French bass act/band Dirtyphonics takes the pop-leaning track into deep bass territory, while Swedish production duo Qulinez goes heavy in the electro space. Producer Garmiani closes out the package with a darker-edged electro kick. With the original version of “Bring You To Life (Transcend)” charting across the iTunes and Beatport charts, the new remix EP has already seen early support from BBC Radio 1 and premier electronic music destination UKF. Stream the Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Remixes]EP in full here: http://youtu.be/FrnqlCC5uYg.
The release comes on the heels of Aoki’s successful Aokify America Tour, which recently wrapped and featured bass giant and Dim Mak label mate Borgore and hip-hop heavyweight Waka Flocka Flame as direct support with special guest Pharrell Williams (The Neptunes/N.E.R.D.) on select dates. During his sold-out homecomingLos Angeles tour stop at the Shrine Expo Hall (November 15), Aoki reached a new career high by setting two official Guinness Book of World Records entries with the help of the 5,000 attending concertgoers: Longest Scream By A Crowd and Most People Lighting A Glowstick Simultaneously.
Steve Aoki continues his Steve Aoki's Birthday for Relief efforts to help victims of the recent Typhoon Haiyan in partnership with Music for Relief—a non-profit charity organization founded by Linkin Park and dedicated to providing aid to survivors of natural disasters and the prevention of such disasters. In recognition of his recent 36th birthday, Steve Aoki has pledged to match up to $36,000 in donations ($1,000 for every year he’s been alive) to Music for Relief for Typhoon Haiyan Relief. That means that with the help of his fans, $72,000 will go to the Philippines to provide urgent medical treatment, medicine, and supplies to the survivors of the typhoon. Whoever donates or raises the most money for Steve Aoki's Birthday for Relief will win a trip to see him perform on New Year’s Eve in Cancun, Mexico. Additionally, the promoter for the New Year’s Eve show, Carlos Anaya of Alive Entertainment, has generously donated an additional $10,000 to the cause.
Those who want to help can start their own fundraising page atwww.crowdrise.com/steveaoki and clicking Fundraise for this Campaign. The person who raises the most for Steve Aoki's Birthday for Relief by December 20 will win the free trip. Fans can donate to the cause here: http://bitly.com/AokiPhilippinesRelief. Steve Aoki himself will match every dollar donated to the cause and the funds will helpInternational Medical Corps provide life-saving medical treatment on the ground with an emphasis on water, sanitation, and disease prevention efforts.
Here are some press highlights from the Aokify America Tour:
“Therein lies the beauty of what The Aokify Tour has managed to prove: If it is loud, boisterous and high-energy, the party will rage and Steve Aoki will most likely be at the center of it, raking in the cash while pumping his fists. Aoki is the consummate modern businessman-as-artist. He's been clever enough to realize that genre definition is a dead scene and is changing the cultural landscape and branding himself in the process. Hip-hop, EDM, rock and pop all shared center stage in an unanticipated celebration of coexistence, rage, and cake.”
“Steve Aoki is one of the most recognizable faces in EDM, literally. In a genre in which people are more often known by an alias and rarely recognized, this producer/label-owner/businessman is a true superstar. Although his beats bang and he's worked with everyone from Rivers Cuomo to LMFAO to Kid Cudi in the studio, it's live where Aoki dominates. His shows turn the stimulation knob up to 11, and he can be seen jumping off trampolines, showering the audience with Champagne, and tossing cakes. Real birthday cakes. His Aokify America Tour, featuring rapper Waka Flocka and dubstep monster Borgore, is one of his biggest to date -- if you're going to be up front, don't wear anything you want to keep clean.”
“…EDM monarch Steve Aoki always throws one hell of a fiesta. Famous for his relentless touring, the Grammy-nominated DJ also keeps himself busy with his record label, Dim Mak, and musical collaborations with artists including Tiesto, Bloc Party, MSTRKRFT and, as most recently rumored, Big Sean. This year, Aoki's tour has developed a new aesthetic, which the DJ describes as ‘neon future technology’ in preparation for his forthcoming album, Neon Future. Stage props include CO cannons, confetti blasts, Champagne sprays and Aoki's one-of-a-kind glowing headdress and matching, light-up shoes. Performing in his hometown of L.A., Aoki's special guests tonight include Iggy Azalea, Waka Flocka Flame, trap trio Keys N Krates and Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, all ensuring a wild and sonically well-rounded dance party.
“There's always going to be a creative boundary to push in visual production as long as there are people performing in front of it…it seems Aoki…has been able to add yet another element.”
“Today’s electronic music landscape changes rapidly. Artists and fans are influenced by many different styles, which breeds new subgenres and collaborations and keeps the scene constantly evolving. The Aokify America Tour is a direct reflection of that.
“…Steve Aoki built the loudest underground rave scene of the 21st century. Aoki's Dim Mak label stands as testament to music production as brand empire…Aoki emerged from the LA suburbs to stand in the vanguard of globalized electronic dance music…”
“Steve Aoki never slows down. He’s become one of the most sought-after American DJs and producers in the electronic dance music scene…”
“Steve Aoki brought an insanely intense crowd of young dancing maniacs to a number of peaks with his unique brand of gigantic sounds and chaotic showboating.”
The complete track listing for Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Remixes] EP fromSteve Aoki and Rune RK featuring RAS is as follows:
1. Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Original Mix]
2. Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Qulinez Remix]
3. Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Dirtyphonics Remix]
4. Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Garmiani Remix]
Bring You To Life (Transcend) [Remixes] EP from Steve Aoki and Rune RKfeaturing RAS is available now on Dim Mak Records:
iTunes: https://itun.es/i6Fs6tw
Beatport: http://btprt.dj/18XuUij
Amazon: http://amzn.to/187BhRt
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1jgkm1J
YouTube: http://youtu.be/FrnqlCC5uYg
“Bring You To Life (Transcend)” (single) from Steve Aoki and Rune RK featuringRAS is available now on Dim Mak Records:
iTunes: https://itun.es/i6FT5tf
Beatport: http://btprt.dj/19KOppK
Amazon: http://amzn.to/19EgPUs
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/19KOk5c
YouTube: http://youtu.be/cWHdGcqRxS0
About STEVE AOKI:
Steve Aoki is a Grammy-nominated international producer/DJ, electronic dance music entrepreneur, and founder of the trendsetting record label, events/lifestyle company, and apparel line Dim Mak. Since launching in 1996, Dim Mak has broken bands such as Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, Klaxons, and The Gossipthrough deftly marketed single and full-length releases and now has nearly 500 releases to date. As a solo artist, Aoki has become a force of nature averaging over 250 tour dates per year. In 2012, Aoki took his incredible career to the next level with his first proper full-length release Wonderland (Ultra Music/Dim Mak), followed byWonderland Remixed, and his live concert DVD Deadmeat: Live at Roseland Ballroom, along with various singles, remixes and EPs, all of which brought together a lifetime’s worth of passion for bands, DJs, and artists of all stripes. Aoki also headlined the successful Deadmeat North American Tour in 2012, which boasted over 50 tour dates resulting in his being named Pollstar’s highest grossing dance act for the first half of the year and landing him a cover feature. Currently, Aoki is working on his follow-up album Neon Future, scheduled for release in 2014 via Ultra Music/Dim Mak, and is touring on his Aokify America North American Tour this fall featuringBorgore, Waka Flocka Flame, and special guest Pharrell Williams (on select dates). His most recent releases include: new single “Bring You To Life (Transcend)” with house producer Rune RK featuring vocalist RAS, out now on Dim Mak Records; the massive Linkin Park collaboration "A Light That Never Comes," out now onMachine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros. Records; “Boneless,” a collaboration with Chris Lake and Tujamo (Ultra Music), which hit #1 on Beatport; and several upcoming projects for Dim Mak and Ultra Music.
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