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| Released | November 17, 2023 | |||
| Length | 70:59 | |||
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Hiroquest 2: Double Helix is the eighth studio album by American DJ and producer Steve Aoki. Released on November 17, 2023,[1] the album is the second installment in Aoki's Hiroquest series of albums, following Hiroquest: Genesis (2022).
Background
Hiroquest: Double Helix was released on November 17, 2023. It was distributed through Aoki's own label Dim Mak Records, after months of frequent single releases.[2][3][4][5] Though Aoki had planned to expand Hiroquest: Genesis into a series since its original conception, the subtitle of the second album, Double Helix, and its release date, were revealed in August 2023.[3][6][7][8]
Shortly before the album's release, Aoki announced his own fan convention in Los Angeles in support of the release; it would take place for four hours on November 19. The convention, doubling as a release party for the album, will include cosplayers, free tattoos, and live music by Aoki.[9]
Concept
Similarly to its predecessor, Double Helix is a concept album, continuing the story of the meta human Hiro, a dramatization of Aoki himself, on his journey to save the world from Hyro, his evil counterpart.[10]
According to Aoki, a graphic novel based on the album will be released in 2024, in addition to more trading cards for his Hiroquest trading card game in collaboration with MetaZoo.[11] Of his Hiroquest album series, Aoki says "I really treat [it] like it’s a company in a way that has a lot of branches and different ways to grow the IP. And so I think of [it] as very similar in that approach, because I love creating brands and building stories and building worlds".[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Double Helix" | Steve Aoki | Aoki | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Prizm" (with Timmy Trumpet featuring Sweet Minxxx) |
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| 2:18 |
| 3. | "Paranoia" (with Danna Paola) |
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| 3:00 |
| 4. | "Lighter" (with Paris Hilton) |
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| 2:46 |
| 5. | "Hungry Heart" (with Galantis featuring Hayley Kiyoko) |
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| 3:02 |
| 6. | "Us" (featuring Ernest) |
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| 3:16 |
| 7. | "Won't Forget This Time" (with Kaaze featuring John Martin) |
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| 3:21 |
| 8. | "Wild" (with Vini Vici) |
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| 2:15 |
| 9. | "2 Much 2 Handle" (with Alok) |
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| 3:08 |
| 10. | "Brothers" (with Brohug) |
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| 2:40 |
| 11. | "Invítame A Un Café" (with Ángela Aguilar) |
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| 3:07 |
| 12. | "Cartagena" (featuring Greeicy) |
| Aoki | 2:43 |
| 13. | "Muñecas" (with Tini and La Joaqui) |
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| 2:36 |
| 14. | "Diferente" (featuring CNCO) |
| Aoki | 3:19 |
| 15. | "Locked Up" (with Trinix featuring Akon) |
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| 2:27 |
| 16. | "The Show" (with JJ Lin) |
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| 3:27 |
| 17. | "Perfect" (featuring PnB Rock and 24hrs) | Aoki | 4:04 | |
| 18. | "I'll Be Okay" (featuring Global Dan) |
| Aoki | 2:55 |
| 19. | "New York" (with Regard featuring Mazie) |
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| 2:12 |
| 20. | "Motor" (with Quintino) |
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| 3:02 |
| 21. | "Mirror Mirror" (with Showtek and Jem Cooke) |
| 4:07 | |
| 22. | "Kids" (with Tony Junior featuring MGMT) |
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| 4:08 |
| 23. | "Hyro" (featuring Garrett Gunderson) | Aoki | Aoki | 3:21 |
| Total length: | 70:59 | |||
Notes
- "Won't Forget This Time" interpolates "Whole Again" by Steve Aoki and Kaaze featuring John Martin.
- "Wild" samples "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf.
- "Invítame A Un Café" interpolates "La Gata Bajo la Lluvia" by Rocío Dúrcal.
- "Locked Up" is a remix of "Locked Up" by Akon.
- Physical copies include an extended version of "Motor", which runs for 4:32.
- "Kids" is a remix of "Kids" by MGMT.
References
- ↑ HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix by Steve Aoki, November 17, 2023, retrieved November 17, 2023
- ↑ "Steve Aoki builds a universe on 'HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix.' He also plans to go to the moon". AP News. November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- 1 2 Johnson, Laura. "Steve Aoki Announces Tenth Album 'HiROQUEST: Double Helix' Feat Paris Hilton, Akon And More - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Steve Aoki & Tony Junior Release Dance Remake Of MGMT's "Kids"". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ Madarang, Charisma (November 17, 2023). "How Steve Aoki Is Building a Universe Beyond Music". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ Madarang, Charisma (August 18, 2023). "Steve Aoki Expands His Universe with New LP 'HiROQUEST: Double Helix'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ Vuoncino, Chris (August 20, 2023). "Steve Aoki announces upcoming album 'Hiroquest: Double Helix' - We Rave You". Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ Heffler, Jason (August 18, 2023). "Steve Aoki's 10th Album Will Feature Akon, Paris Hilton, Galantis and More". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ Aoki, Steve. "Los Angeles!! The official HiROQUEST 2 album release party is happening Sunday Nov 19th from 1-5pm PT". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ "MetaZoo, Steve Aoki Work with Spotify for New Release | License Global". www.licenseglobal.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- 1 2 Constantine, Brandon (October 19, 2023). "Steve Aoki Wants to Be Timeless". Complex. Retrieved November 17, 2023.