2x-GRAMMY®-nominated artist, producer, and global tastemaker Steve Aoki launches a new chapter of his expansive HiROQUEST universe with HiROQUEST 3: Paragon Remixed, a high-octane reimagining of his landmark 10th studio album. Originally released in summer 2025, HiROQUEST 3: Paragon brought together an all-star cast including David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Trippie Redd, Swae Lee, PnB Rock, Lil Jon, and more. The remix edition pushes that vision even further, delivering 35 reworks from a powerhouse roster of producers such as Laidback Luke, Dani Thorne, Nostalgix, Gammer, and Aoki himself.
One of the most talked-about moments on the remix LP is Aoki’s bold reimagining of Hoobastank’s iconic 2000s hit “The Reason,” created in collaboration with Dutch hardstyle duo Sound Rush. Upon its original release, “The Reason” earned GRAMMY® nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, later achieving 4x Platinum certification from the RIAA. The track has since amassed over 1.35 billion streams on Spotify, while its official music video has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. More than two decades on, the song continues to resonate across generations. Aoki and Sound Rush inject it with festival-ready intensity, transforming the emotional rock anthem into a euphoric, adrenaline-charged dancefloor weapon.
“This remix album is about taking HiROQUEST 3: Paragon into another dimension,” Steve Aoki shares. “Each track has been reimagined to push the energy even higher and give fans something totally new to experience. Collaborating with so many incredible artists and DJs made the whole project feel alive from start to finish. I wanted to make this one extra special, so I teamed up with Hoobastank and Sound Rush to rework ‘The Reason.’ We turned it into this massive moment that’s been going off in my sets, and I’m so excited to finally share it with the world.”
Hoobastank adds, “We’ve always been fans of what Steve has done and continues to do. He’s such an iconic DJ and incredible performer. When the opportunity arose to collaborate with him it just seemed like a no brainer to us. Combine that with Sound Rush’s unique style and sound design talents, and it gave us a rare chance to have one of our songs reimagined and shared with an entirely new audience—one we honestly never dreamt of reaching.”
Beyond “The Reason,” HiROQUEST 3: Paragon Remixed delivers a series of standout moments, including Aoki and Blasterjaxx’s explosive rework of “Heavenly Hell” featuring Ne-Yo, a fresh spin on “Turbulence,” and a revamped version of Aoki’s collaboration with Laidback Luke and Lil Jon, remixed alongside Antoine Delvig. The package also introduces a brand-new Steve Aoki remix of 2LOT & Aloe Blacc’s “Immortal.” Together, these reworks further expand the HiROQUEST storyline, blending global influences, high-impact EDM, and immersive world-building into a cohesive, forward-driving experience.
The release lands as Aoki prepares to hit the road for the newly announced Dim Mak 30th Anniversary Tour, a 2026 North American run celebrating three decades of his trailblazing independent label and creative ecosystem. Phase 1 of the tour will see Aoki headline select dates across major markets including Vancouver, Toronto, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Boston, and Nashville, with rotating support from Audien, Frank Walker, Jessica Audiffred, Joyryde, Laidback Luke, Nostalgix, Riot Ten, and Timmy Trumpet. The tour will also feature a return to Ultra Music Festival, where Aoki will host a Dim Mak Records 30 Year Anniversary Stage Takeover, alongside additional global festival appearances.
With more dates, cities, and artists set to be revealed in Phase 2, HiROQUEST 3: Paragon Remixed and the Dim Mak anniversary tour together mark a full-circle moment for Steve Aoki—celebrating the energy, community, and genre-defying spirit that have defined Dim Mak and his ever-evolving musical universe for the past 30 years.
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