Steve Aoki: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Real name
- Steven Hiroyuki Aoki
- Born
- November 30, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birthplace
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Nationality
- American
- Based in
- Henderson, Nevada, USA
- Genres
- EDM, Electro house, Big room house, Trap
- Labels
- Dim Mak Records (founder)
- Active since
- 1996
Essential tracks
- I'm in the House2010
- A Light That Never Comes (with Linkin Park)2013
- Azukita2018
- Waste It On Me (feat. BTS)2018
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Steve Aoki
Where is Steve Aoki from?
Steve Aoki is from Miami, Florida, USA. Nationality: American. Today Steve Aoki is based in Henderson, Nevada, USA.
How old is Steve Aoki?
Steve Aoki is 48 years old, born on November 30, 1977.
What is Steve Aoki's real name?
Steve Aoki's real name is Steven Hiroyuki Aoki.
What kind of music does Steve Aoki play?
Steve Aoki plays edm, electro house, big room house and trap.
Does Steve Aoki have a record label?
Yes. Steve Aoki founded Dim Mak Records.
What are Steve Aoki's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "I'm in the House" (2010), "A Light That Never Comes (with Linkin Park)" (2013) and "Azukita" (2018).
What does Steve Aoki do?
Steve Aoki is a DJ, producer and label owner who founded Dim Mak Records in 1996. His debut album Wonderland was nominated for the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronica Album.
Does Steve Aoki live in Las Vegas?
He lives in Henderson, Nevada, a city in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Why does Steve Aoki throw cake at fans?
Throwing cake into the crowd is one of Aoki's signature stage stunts, alongside acrobatic crowd surfing and spraying champagne, and he is widely known for it.
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