Steven Hiroyuki “Steve” Aoki (born November 30, 1977, Miami, Florida) is a American electro house musician, record producer, club promoter, and the founder of Dim Mak Records.[2] Known for energetic live shows, in 2012 Pollstar designated Aoki as the highest grossing dance artist in North America from tours.[3][4] He has collaborated with producers and vocalist such as will.i.am, Afrojack, LMFAO, Iggy Azalea, Lil Jon, and Laidback Luke, and is known for his remixes of artists such as Kid Cudi.