Dance music is an emotional journey. It's how well you can make people feel something that they haven't felt.
Steve AokiWhen I perform, I donโt think about the haters, the Internet trolls, or anyone else. I care about giving the person in front of me something they wonโt forget. And thatโs why I bring the cake and raft out.
Steve AokiMy first year in L.A. I felt lost in that big city. It's easy to be tumbled around and not figure out where you fit in even when you find your little niche.
Steve AokiOn my YouTube channel, I put up 3-4 videos a week, and I spend a lot of money to maintain that content. When I travel, I travel with a videographer and a photographer no matter what.
Steve AokiThe thought of bringing a cake into a dance music show is a bizarre one. The idea of rafting on top of people is just as bizarre as well. And I think whenever something bizarre comes into play, it immediately becomes an easy target. And for those reasons, I know that I have been the target of criticism.
Steve Aoki