Photo: Jalil Arfaoui from Orgeval, France / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Steve Aoki fascinates me as a phenomenon as much as a musician. Being named North America's highest-grossing EDM artist is one thing, but turning his shows into cake-throwing celebrations is pure showmanship that few would dare. Beneath the spectacle sits real substance: a UC Santa Barbara education, work as a producer and collector, and recognition in 2024 as one of the Most Impactful Asians. What I appreciate most is how he carries his Japanese heritage to the center of a global stage and makes the whole world dance. That blend of joy and ambition is rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Aoki
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・アオキ
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・あおき
- Born
- November 30, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- club DJ / disc jockey / record producer / actor / collector
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Newport Harbor High School
- University
- University of California, Santa Barbara
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Aoki born?
Born November 30, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Steve Aoki from?
Steve Aoki is from Miami, Florida, United States.
What does Steve Aoki do?
Steve Aoki works as club DJ, disc jockey, record producer, actor, collector.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.