Hiroquest 3: Paragon is due this June
Steve Aoki has announced his landmark tenth studio album, Hiroquest 3: Paragon, set for release on June 27th via UMG. The new record is a deluxe version of 2023’s Paragon, featuring 20 new songs and building on the expansive world Aoki has crafted across his last three records. Fresh off a performance at Diplo’s Honky Tonk at Stagecoach, Aoki unveils his latest release, an electric country crossover collaboration with 22-time No. 1 hitmaker Tyler Hubbard titled “Forget Tonight.”
The pair first connected backstage while co-headlining last year’s Cowboys Music Festival. After hitting it off creatively, Hubbard shared several song ideas with Aoki—one of which sparked immediate inspiration. The result is a genre-blending, festival-ready anthem that fuses Aoki’s signature dancefloor energy with Hubbard’s country roots. “Forget Tonight” also marks Hubbard’s first guest feature as a solo artist following his massive success with Florida Georgia Line, 22 No. 1 hits, and his acclaimed sophomore solo album, Strong, which features the gold-certified and his third consecutive solo No. 1 single “Back Then Right Now,” and has propelled Hubbard to more than 1.8 billion global streams.
The official music video for “Forget Tonight” was filmed during Aoki’s recent tour stop in Memphis, Tennessee. Capturing his set at Riverbeat Festival, the video features Aoki and Hubbard performing “Forget Tonight” live for the first time in front of thousands of fans, alongside additional footage of them performing at the iconic Silky O’Sullivan’s on Beale Street.
“Tyler and I had an instant creative connection when we met, which made working on ‘Forget Tonight’ come together so naturally,” Aoki shares. “It’s one of those songs that just makes you feel good. Bringing it to life onstage in Memphis and capturing that energy for the video was unreal. Tyler’s a powerhouse and an incredible collaborator—I’m hyped for people to finally hear what we made.”
“Steve’s a master of innovation in the dance world, and I really dig what we’ve created with ‘Forget Tonight,’” adds Hubbard. “Spending a day inside his world to shoot the video and perform together was incredible… and getting to throw cakes from the stage with him was the ultimate way to close the show. He’s the perfect artist to bring this song to life, and can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”
Hiroquest 3: Paragon marks a major milestone in Aoki’s genre-defying career, continuing the expansion of his ever-evolving Hiroquest universe, spanning music, trading cards, graphic novels, and collectibles. Known for pushing boundaries with his collaborations, Aoki brings together an eclectic lineup of artists on the new project, including David Guetta, Trippie Redd, Jowell & Randy, and more. Blending world-building storytelling with high-octane production, the album offers fans an immersive experience that extends beyond the music.
In addition to the new release, Aoki has teamed up with Hubbard to create a limited edition Hubb Caps hat.
