We’re one day behind! To make up for this egregious mistake, we’ve added two noteworthy photos from the previous day.
1. Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) catches crazy air as he runs away from dinosaurs.
2. Psy (@psy_oppa) meets the greatest saxophone player in the world, none other the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton.
3. Danny (@wiredrebels) from IAMMEDIC (@iammedic) reminds us that it’s always nice to receive gifts no matter what season.
4. Joseph Vincent (@josephvincent12) shows his fans the best way to enjoy tree swings.
5. Congratulations to Super Junior who won the highest award from the Golden Disc Awards third time in a row. Photo from no other than Super Junior member Donghae (@donghae861015).
DJ and Dim Mak Records founder, Steve Aoki, spun his way to the stage during his 33rd birthday celebration on November 23 for Dim Mak Tuesdays.
Even though I’m not at all into the house and techno scene (or whatever you wish to call it), I had a great time as a first-timer and helper at Dim Mak Tuesdays.
I hold a MYMAG limited Steve Aoki-edition issue, while working behind the merchandise booth.
The very special event, The Steves Birthday Celebration, had 500 of Aoki’s friends and fans moving and shaking on the dance floor and lounging in the rooms at Cinespace. The annual fete lasted until sunrise, but I didn’t last that long because I parked at a lot that closed much earlier than that. You know how much of a pain parking is in Hollywood; Aoki’s Dim Mak van was even given a parking ticket. What a birthday present from the city!
Anyways, resident DJs Dan Oh and Them Jeans played their sets before midnight, while Etienne de Crecy, who just flew in from France for Aoki’s birthday, and an EP release, preceeded Aoki. After Aoki came out, the lights flickered like wild amidst the misty room.
Aoki spins in the misty room full of his music goers.
The real surprise was mystery guest Swedish House Mafia (as well as Will.i.am), which only made sense because the event was a Steve Angello X Steve Aoki birthday. For those unaware of Swedish House Mafia, they recently performed alongside Usher at the 2010 American Music Awards.
The Japanese American Aoki, son of the late Benihana founder, Rocky Aoki, and brother of model-turned-actress Devon Aoki, has been bringing the party scene to the world since the millennium. Even his company’s Dim Mak van says “On tour forever” to get an example of his contemporary legacy. In short, Aoki shouldn’t be seen as a figure behind the shadows of his family, but a producer of wonder on his own.
Aoki gazes into the camera, while he has complete control of the room.
For more ultra photos, check out Mark “The Cobra Snake” Hunter’s stash here.
The friends and fans of Steve Angello x Steve Aoki expect the surprise guests.
Street teamers Ricky and Kelso wear the face of Steve Aoki, aka DJ Kid Millionaire.
Steve is doing what he does best, among other things, like producing.
- Julia, who holds a prima ballerina pose next to gal pal Francis, is also a birthday celebrant herself.
