Steve Aoki, BIA And Destroy Lonely Release New Single “Young”

LISTEN HERE: https://steveaoki.lnk.to/Young

May 15, 2026 - 2x-GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki teams up with platinum-selling rapper BIA, multi-gold-certified, Opium signee Destroy Lonely, who is one of the defining voices of the current generation of rap, and influential production duo Stargate (whose credits include Rihanna's "Only Girl in the World," Katy Perry's "Firework" and Ne-Yo's "So Sick") on the culture-shifting hip-hop crossover single "Young."

The track bridges Aoki's high-impact festival sound with the sound of rap right now, marking a bold intersection of worlds. Built around a chantable chorus, "middle fingers to the sun… living life forever young…","Young" blends euphoric melodies and raw hip-hop energy with arena-sized hooks, capturing the late-night freedom and unrestrained, free-spirited energy that define a generation's most memorable moments.

"Young" was first unveiled during Steve Aoki's 2026 headline set at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, where BIA and Destroy Lonely joined him onstage for a surprise live debut. The performance quickly became one of the defining highlights of the weekend, sparking widespread fan reaction and circulating across social platforms following the show. The official music video, shot in Miami during Ultra weekend, features footage from the explosive live debut, capturing the energy and chaos of the onstage moment.

Steve Aoki shares , "Collaborating with BIA, Destroy Lonely, and Stargate felt like a real collision of worlds in the best way. The song has this fresh, emotional energy to it, but it's also built for those huge shared moments when everyone connects at once. Debuting 'Young' at Ultra Music Festival was one of those standout moments. The energy from the fans during the performance was unmatched, and I know this song is going to go off at festivals worldwide for years to come."

BIA shares , "Being a part of this record with Steve Aoki and Destroy Lonely was something so special. Can't wait to see everyone dance to it all summer!"

The release arrives as Aoki celebrates the 30th anniversary of his influential independent label Dim Mak. Founded in 1996 from his college dorm room at UC Santa Barbara and named after his childhood hero Bruce Lee, Dim Mak helped launch groundbreaking artists including The Kills, Bloc Party, and The Gossip, and has since grown into one of electronic music's most respected global imprints. Aoki is currently on his Dim Mak 30th Anniversary Tour, a North American run marking three decades of boundary-pushing music and culture, with more dates to be announced soon. For full tour dates and information, visit www.steveaoki.com .

Steve Aoki Dim Mak 30 Tour :

May 24 - Dallas, TX @ Silo

May 29 - Seattle, WA @ Victory Hall at Boxyard Outdoors

September 19 - San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

October 17 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory

ABOUT STEVE AOKI:

Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, futurist, and Dim Mak Records founder as "one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world." A Guinness World Record holder for the "Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year," Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland, and Electric Daisy Carnival. Aoki also graced recent covers of Entrepreneur Magazine, Success Magazine, Electronic Musician, and Adweek as their "Visionary of the Year."

As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of varied artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and Daddy Yankee, on top of having released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records.

Aoki approaches each new endeavor with the same sense of dedication he's put into his past achievements, including the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016) and his memoir BLUE: The Color of Noise (2019). In 2012, he also founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION to support organizations in brain science and its research. His influential record label Dim Mak, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, is known for being a launching pad for the careers of prominent acts like Bloc Party, The Chainsmokers, Bloody Beetroots, The Kills, Zedd, and Diplo.

ABOUT BIA:

Multiplatinum global artist BIA has been the epitome of character and artist development since her breakout year in 2021, and has grown into one of the most versatile acts in Hip Hop with a combination of cohesive projects and smash hits. Her official debut album, the self-titled and deeply personal BIANCA, was released in October 2025, the culmination of a yearslong journey characterized by growth, success and consistency, and the beginning of a new chapter in BIA's life and career. Its lead single, "We On Go," earnestly set the tone for her 2025 campaign, and was amplified by some of the biggest platforms in entertainment, from the WNBA Playoffs to Good Morning America.

BIA's breakout 2021, marked by her 2x-platinum collaboration with Nicki Minaj, "Whole Lotta Money," was a runway to her current streak of success. The song earned BIA the first Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 and multi-platinum hit of her career, and she was a mainstay on the U.S. Rhythmic and R&B/Hip Hop charts since, notching several placements for collaborations with G Herbo, J. Cole and Timbaland, which can be found on her career-building EPs, For Certain and Really Her.

BIA's stardom extends to her business endeavors, which include the Beauty For Certain cosmetic line, crafted in collaboration with Urban Outfitters. "In this era I feel like there's so many people not thinking. So why would I want to play at that frequency when I know that I'm vibrating way higher?" BIA says. "My job is to help people come over here, you know?"

BIANCA is available now.

About Destroy Lonely:

In an age where it feels like nothing's shocking anymore, the word "rockstar" is contentious, and punk is often reduced to an aesthetic, Destroy Lonely is reevaluating and redefining all of those things. Born Bobby Sandimanie III, Lonely has quickly risen to prominence with each release. His debut album If Looks Could Kill hit No. 1 on Apple Music, following the success of his Gold-certified breakout single "NOSTYLIST," and earned him "Artist to Watch" recognition from Complex, Billboard, BET, and Rolling Stone. In 2024, he returned with LOVE LASTS FOREVER, blending Atlanta-rooted rap with a punk-infused sound. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts and landed in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. Last year, he shared ‎</3³, offering fans a glimpse of what's ahead. His influence extends beyond music, spanning collaborations with Matthew Williams, appearances in Marc Jacobs campaigns, and a runway appearance in VETEMENTS' show. He has also worked with Ken Carson, PinkPantheress, Quavo, and A$AP Nast, and recently joined Subtronics onstage at Coachella. He will next join $uicideboy$ on their summer tour. Known for pairing bold styles-like wearing an Atlanta fitted cap with black-painted nails-Lonely constantly challenges expectations, both musically and visually. Through his music, he pushes boundaries and invites listeners into his evolving, post-apocalyptic universe, declaring, "It's not a lifestyle, it's life." As he continues to grow as an artist, he remains committed to authenticity, using each project as a deeper exploration of his world.

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