Steve Aoki has unveiled HiROQUEST 3: Paragon, his landmark 10th studio album—and perhaps his most ambitious project to date. With 39 tracks and 22 new additions to the original Paragon release from 2024, the album expands Aoki’s ongoing HiROQUEST universe into a global, genre-blending experience.
Fusing electronic dance music with elements of country, reggaeton, Afrobeats, pop-punk, and regional Mexican sounds, Aoki continues his mission to build a cross-cultural musical world without boundaries.
“This album represents the next evolution of everything I’ve been building with HiROQUEST,” Aoki said. “It’s about creating community across genres, scenes, and borders.”
Aoki’s Global Vision Through Music
HiROQUEST 3 is more than a compilation of tracks—it’s a cohesive sonic narrative. From the cinematic opener “The Awakening” to the closing title track “Paragon,” Aoki weaves an immersive story through bold collaborations and diverse influences.
Key collaborations include:
- Tyler Hubbard on “Forget Tonight,” blending country and festival-ready EDM
- David Guetta, Swae Lee, and PnB Rock on “My Life,” delivering a melodic pop-rap anthem
- Trippie Redd and Jessica Baio on “Radio,” merging pop-punk with modern electronic production
- Jowell y Randy on “Subeteme Ahi,” a pure reggaeton-driven club track
- Oscar Maydon on “Corridos y Alcohol,” marking Aoki’s first venture into regional Mexican music
- Ludmilla on “Rio Amazing,” introducing Brazilian funk carioca to the HiROQUEST world
These collaborations reflect Aoki’s commitment to bringing together artists from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds—curating not just a sound, but a global community.
A Milestone in Vinyl and Music Collecting
To mark the release, Aoki partnered with Audio Media Grading and PiggyBanx for a groundbreaking collectible release: the first-ever graded vinyl drop.
The limited-edition capsule featured:
- 1,000 sealed vinyl copies in tamper-proof, collector-grade cases
- Exclusive HiROQUEST trading cards
- Unique serializations connecting fans to the HiROQUEST lore
The collection sold out within hours, highlighting Aoki’s influence not just as a DJ and producer, but as an innovator at the intersection of music, storytelling, and physical collectibles.
Expanding the HiROQUEST Universe
The HiROQUEST concept, first introduced in 2022 with HiROQUEST: Genesis, has since evolved into a multi-platform franchise. Beyond music, the project includes:
- Graphic novels
- Collectible trading cards
- Limited-edition vinyl releases
- A growing mythology that ties each musical release into a larger narrative arc
HiROQUEST 3: Paragon doesn’t replace 2024’s Paragon album—it completes it. This final chapter brings full-circle the artistic arc that began with Genesis, continued through Double Helix in 2023, and now culminates in a fully realized creative universe.
A Soundtrack Without Borders
The album also includes collaborations with an extensive list of global artists, including:
- Ne-Yo, Lil Jon, Major League Djz, Sofiya Nzau, Gabry Ponte, 22Bullets, Chapter & Verse, Bassjackers, Moonchild Sanelly, and more
Standout tracks like “REPLAY” with Kenia OS bring Latin pop into new dimensions, while “We No We” with Sofiya Nzau nods to Afrobeats. “He’s a Pirate (Save Me)” reimagines a cinematic classic into a high-energy festival track.
From start to finish, the album invites listeners into an immersive musical journey that crosses borders, genres, and expectations.
Complete Tracklist: HiROQUEST 3 – Paragon
Spanning 39 songs, the tracklist includes both previously released music and new material:
- Steve Aoki – The Awakening
- Steve Aoki & David Guetta ft. Swae Lee & PnB Rock – My Life
- Steve Aoki & Trippie Redd & Jessica Baio & Kabu – Radio
- Steve Aoki & Jamis ft. Bonn – Thanks To You
- Steve Aoki ft. Leah Kate – Talk About Love
- Steve Aoki – Forget Tonight ft. Tyler Hubbard
- Steve Aoki & Sam Feldt & Xandra ft. Zak Abel & Nile Rodgers – I’m Going Out
- Steve Aoki & Jowell y Randy – Subeteme Ahi
- Steve Aoki & Oscar Maydon – Corridos y Alcohol
- Steve Aoki & Kenia OS – REPLAY
- Steve Aoki & Ludmilla – Rio Amazing
- Steve Aoki ft. Sofiya Nzau – We No We
- Steve Aoki & Ownboss ft. LeyeT – 1-11
- Steve Aoki & Vikkstar ft. EKKO – All This Time
- Steve Aoki & Chapter & Verse ft. Merryl – Easy
- Steve Aoki & Lucas & Steve – Loco
- Steve Aoki & Good Times Ahead – Accelerator
- Steve Aoki & B Jones – Beautiful
- Steve Aoki & Gabry Ponte – He’s a Pirate (Save Me)
- Steve Aoki & Takis – On Off
- Steve Aoki, Widemode & The Golden Army – Afterhours
- Steve Aoki & MARNIK & MR.Black – Instant Moments
- Steve Aoki ft. Ne-Yo – Heavenly Hell
- Steve Aoki ft. Raphaella – Clap Back
- Steve Aoki & Chapter & Verse – 2×2
- Steve Aoki ft. Moonchild Sanelly – Mad
- Steve Aoki & Sandro Silva ft. Natalhão – Bum Bum
- Steve Aoki ft. Kalan.FrFr – 3 Days
- Steve Aoki & Major League Djz ft. Mannywellz – Visa
- Steve Aoki ft. Xander850 – Weirder Things
- Steve Aoki ft. KIDDO – Drive
- Steve Aoki & 22Bullets – Play The Track
- Steve Aoki & k?d – Lose My Mind
- Steve Aoki & Justus – Better Run
- Steve Aoki & Bassjackers – Flashing Lights
- Steve Aoki & Bassjackers ft. Teddy Bee – Voices In My Head
- Steve Aoki & Lil Jon – Get Lower
- Steve Aoki ft. Kalan.FrFr – 3 Days [Hyro Energy Remix]
- Steve Aoki – Paragon
Final Thoughts
HiROQUEST 3: Paragon is more than a milestone album—it is a culmination of Steve Aoki’s evolution as an artist, curator, and storyteller. By integrating music, collectibles, and global collaborations, Aoki has once again pushed the boundaries of what an EDM release can achieve.
In an industry often driven by singles and streaming statistics, Aoki delivers a thoughtfully constructed musical universe—one designed not just to be heard, but experienced.