Emotional Steve Aoki: Life is short, love what you do

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Emotional Steve Aoki: Life is short, love what you do

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DJ and musician Steve Aoki candidly reflects on the sacrifices necessary to stay at the top of his industry. Aoki - who has performed at least 250 shows per year for 15 years - says his current schedule doesn’t allow for a family or children, but he wants to have kids eventually. He refers to his experiences working a large crowd as “the ultimate high” and gets introspective recalling emotions he felt earlier this year when performing back in his hometown of Newport Beach, California. Aoki remembers his best friend, who passed away in 2020 and encourages viewers to embrace every moment spent with those who matter.
Aoki goes into more detail within his 2019 memoir “Blue: The Color of Noise,” which is available on Amazon - tinyurl.com/yktbww9v.
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@Wil_Dasovich 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Aoki a real one 💯

@jimmyjohnn19 2 жыл бұрын

real enos

@Snowbear2022 2 жыл бұрын

No Will he's not

@Snowbear2022 2 жыл бұрын

He's just a cry baby

@randallgoeswhere 2 жыл бұрын

Ppfffffftt lol! Guys the biggest fake dj ever.

@fonua55 2 жыл бұрын

I respect him but I also see why he’s so emotional. Resentment sucks. Death sucks. Life isn’t so great these days if you really think about it. Cherish your love ones people. Every time!

@ShortsRiot 2 жыл бұрын

The older you get, the faster it goes. That's actually scary. Life on earth is short indeed. Great interview.

@dystopian-oo4ud 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does .....

@Buzzode 2 жыл бұрын

It’s unbelievable how fast time goes by , Recently Turned 50 and it’s Ridiculous How Time Flies

@julielea5268 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but Prince didn't celebrate birthdays, he said Celebrate my Death Day. I'm probably the only one who did. If you knew what was on the Other Side, you wouldn't think this life is so great, even ignoring the wars, famine, corruption & suffering!!

@julielea5268 Жыл бұрын

@@Buzzode My husband just died at 56. I miss him terribly, but he was suffering & had DNR on his door, they practically kill you after that. I'm suffering here, but I know he's at peace now. It's so much better on the Other Side, people wouldn't cling to life if they knew. ❤️🌍✌️♾️

@maxivy 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to Steve for being so open and vulnerable. Seems like a great guy

@mikeguitarist 2 жыл бұрын

For reals man ,Steve is such a great human being of course we are strangers but I feel like a connection even through a phone. Sounds weird but I can feel his energy

@cheekeong9241 2 жыл бұрын

@josephfreeman5289 2 жыл бұрын

Yes life is easy when your dad owns Benny hanna

@taccntb4345 2 жыл бұрын

Mommy and daddy banked rolled this no talent hack till he was accepted... But those in the know, know he's still a hack but Amerifart normies don't know any better.

@cdula26 2 жыл бұрын

@@taccntb4345 No one loved you growing up, did they? It's okay buddy.

@BerkeleyBoy2345 2 жыл бұрын

"There's no grand moment. They are all little moments." Damn bro

@atxlatino 2 жыл бұрын

For real. That hit me like a punch of enlightenment. Every little moment counts. Every little moment is worthy of appreciation.

@michaelb9940 2 жыл бұрын

Steve Aoki doesn't seem happy! And most aren't - proof that money and fame don't bring you happiness that it's truly from within! He put it all out there. Brave of him!

@jaywong3097 2 жыл бұрын

You think people without money are happy?

@michaelb9940 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaywong3097 is this a rhetorical question?!

@RedHeadThriller10 2 жыл бұрын

I mean money is a necessity it's the password you're going to go that determines whether you're going to get married or you're going to do what you love and usually whenever you do what you love it's a solo Journey. So he's accepting the fact that whatever he's going to do with his DJ life. And I get that because some people are not ready for a relationship and they want to focus on The Courier and sometimes love happens then happens if not then it's not really a obligation to have it

@ernestparham8376 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedHeadThriller10 your need money to survive obviously but don't thank having a lot of money automatically equals happiness it's that simple.

@suzie5813 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, it's all about finding your balance.. And anything in excess never comes without a cost.

@thaddeustomczyk2308 2 жыл бұрын

Damn I didn’t realize how down to the earth Steve is… lots of respect.

@JantzenOnFire 2 жыл бұрын

Success is how you feel about yourself... that's heavy facts

@joshyyposhyy4287 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like Avicii's passing has a huge impact on his outlook on life

@nba_fan7214 2 жыл бұрын

His father's death as well. Also he was friends with Chester Bennington.

@alndi3 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Theanne

@datazndood 2 жыл бұрын

Is that who he was referring to by his best friend? I thought he died more than a year ago. That shit hit me hard too, Avicii was definitely a decent human being. So many celebs dying all good ones too it’s hard to remember which one was when it’s sad.

@joshyyposhyy4287 2 жыл бұрын

@@datazndood I don't think so. Could have been his manager or something. He said his manager passed away I think. But he had another interview wher e he said that's why he started working out I can't remember where I saw it

@nic.d7821 2 жыл бұрын

Is he talking about erick morillo maybe

@mitchjorg 2 жыл бұрын

Damn. Authenticity is THE MOST VALUABLE thing in the world. So incredibly impactful. Thank you.

@art_means_artificial 2 жыл бұрын

he is fkcn clown

@eduardochavacano 2 жыл бұрын

The word impactful, was never used in the 90s. It must be something that kills nuerons. Why is impactful suddenly out their like the words, toxic, bully, viral, and under rated?

@eduardochavacano 2 жыл бұрын

THΞ ΛΧΥΞΗΗΘ Clowns dont cry. perhaps an American geisha princess.

@lizmarch4000 Жыл бұрын

now that's being vulnerable and that's being badass

@ishansharma6890 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen Aoki this vulnerable. His energy is always at maximum. I remember he caked me at a festival and without doubt it was one of the greatest day's of my life.

@Hubchie 2 жыл бұрын

@@professorfinesser4015 tf is wrong with u bruh

@ishansharma6890 2 жыл бұрын

@@professorfinesser4015 i feel sorry for you bro... u must be going through some hard shit if you saying stuff like that. so sorry to hear that

@Rust_Rust_Rust 2 жыл бұрын

@@ishansharma6890 Bruh.. isnt your last name a hindu surname? He ain't even get the correct ethnic group ..

@REALDEALFLEXSEAL 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rust_Rust_Rust what does that have to do with anything? Lmaoo tf

@Rust_Rust_Rust 2 жыл бұрын

@@REALDEALFLEXSEAL Its like saying all white people love fried chicken. Like okay not only are you racist you got the wrong race

@rich842 2 жыл бұрын

Wow man, no one gets as authentic interviews like Graham does.. this made me get emotional

@Mike5000 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly It’s too much, he’s uncomfortable, he doesn’t want to answer these questions

@eduardochavacano 2 жыл бұрын

Mike5000 None of real fans want to see him in 700 club or some reporter trying to be the Barbara Walters of the Gay online universe.

@GrahamBensinger 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kirklandwassabi8619 2 жыл бұрын

Damn this really hit home. I’ve always gotten the things I wanted but it never made me happy long term. Now I work hard, focus on experiences with people and try not to worry about the stuff someone else has that I don’t. Have ZERO regrets. The phrase I live by now is “short term satisfaction leads to long term struggle, while short term struggle will lead to long term satisfaction.”

@travalicious128 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me kinda of Schoolboy Q loosing Mac Miller and many other artists. Looks like a hell of a life for us people who aren't famous in general, but we should think about how much people do sacrifice for this kind of life...missing their families, etc. Success, for me, is character. Success is being the best person you can to yourself, others around you and the environment in general. People who think success is measured by a number still need to work on their characters.

@AD-rk7gx 2 жыл бұрын

Life is short , appreciate every day you have . I might not be around my parents but I call them everyday because I know one day they’re gonna be gone . Made me appreciate him more and everything life has to offer enjoy it .

@djcarlo 2 жыл бұрын

Respect Steve!

@Freddy_Confetti 2 жыл бұрын

Silver spoon

@rixbills1912 2 жыл бұрын

Being in my 50's now I totally get what he feels. Life is very short and it is so hard losing anyone you care for and love. I cherish the days I have and try to make the best out of them when time permits. I may be older, but if I'm physically and mentally able to do what I want with who I want, I/we do, and so should everyone else viewing this clip and reading this post.

@nicolehall2177 2 жыл бұрын

Music means love forever !!! “I’ll sleep when I’m dead “on Netflix is a must see documentary of Aoki!!!💥💥💥

@ABG1020 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m gonna watch it

@nicolehall2177 2 жыл бұрын

@@ABG1020 my pleasure!

@prettyme3150 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicolehall2177 is it horror movie?

@nicolehall2177 2 жыл бұрын

@@prettyme3150 umm no, it’s a docu.

@nicolehall2177 2 жыл бұрын

@@prettyme3150 I’ll sleep when I’m dead does sound like it could be though 🤣

@kalifaz2787 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta respect a human being who knows how to be a real human and don’t act unstoppable or cocky. Gotta count your blessings 💯

@NewWorldCT 2 жыл бұрын

Aw what a cool guy. Connected to his emotions, love this guy.

@marysiajurc6237 2 жыл бұрын

wow literally bawled my eyes out its so true life is so precious we really cant take life and experiences for granted

@vuul6093 2 жыл бұрын

I love you Steve, you made me start crying before you started crying. Your passion and dedication is unreal

@evygil 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate his vulnerability and honesty and wisdom. Bless you brother.

@tommyc153 2 жыл бұрын

Was lucky enough to catch Steve's shirt at a festival this summer will treasure it forever

@xyzcomp08 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like some positives have come out of the complicated life of his dad. These are the kind of people I really respect.

@nicholasgarcia2744 2 жыл бұрын

Even with all his money he is still Human , be kind to one and others Life is Short.

@sb1806 2 жыл бұрын

Know nothing about this guy, but he seems very genuine. Speaking of getting high, wait till you have your first kid. Nothing more powerful in this world.

@DarkOblideration 2 жыл бұрын

true that. having your first child must be a rush of gratitude, joy, and power in responsibility. have yet to have one. but raising kids in the way you want is a true gift to be caring compassionate human beings

@julianr1330 2 жыл бұрын

Sending love to steve man i will heed every word of that advice at 25 years old.

@paulboy741 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in 😢. I have a new found respect for this guy.

@ItsWhoIAmItsHowILive 2 жыл бұрын

Steve Aoki literally said what was on my mind. Glad to know they are like me.

@synatrabeatz5437 2 жыл бұрын

I’m right their with him! Those emotions are raw & true!

@DankSubstance 2 жыл бұрын

Steve I feel you on so many levels. It's all or nothing. Love all you have while you have the chance.

@TheNicole8787 2 жыл бұрын

Lost my husband suddenly and tragically two years ago then my mother last year. Life is fragile .

@midnightcat6116 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your losses and can empathize😢 My mom died suddenly last month. It was shocking. Sending you much love 💗 and healing ❤️‍🩹

@iheartjbgccb 2 жыл бұрын

This is scary to read what the hell. How are you guys dealing with this? How do I prepare

@midnightcat6116 2 жыл бұрын

@@iheartjbgccb I don’t think there’s a way to prepare for sudden or unexpected losses. It can be managed. My suggestion is to spend as much quality time with the ones you love the most and to let go of resentments if you currently fee conflict with them 💗🌷

@iheartjbgccb 2 жыл бұрын

@@midnightcat6116 appreciate the advice ❤

@TheNicole8787 2 жыл бұрын

@@iheartjbgccb unfortunately as a society we are not ever prepared . Death is the only thing guaranteed in this life . Having two huge losses within two years … is inconceivable. I am only 36 and I wonder how I will be able to deal the rest of my life with the pain.

@debmecca 2 жыл бұрын

I feel connected to Steve from this interview and watching his vulnerability. I hope he remains to be happy. This kind of soulfulness in a person is beautiful.

@jaymaster2215 2 жыл бұрын

Also shout out to Graham B. Your gift of reaching people is amazing really learned alot watching your show. Think I'll grab my clubs or paint brush and get back after it.

@quang4055 2 жыл бұрын

What a genuine person.

@TechOutAdam 2 жыл бұрын

This made me think of Steve is a whole new light. Just didn’t know he’d be so vulnerable.

@castanonw 2 жыл бұрын

Life is fast damn and people do go this is the truth gotta make time for those people who support you god bless

@melamusicworld 2 жыл бұрын

So much respect, I feel his pain ❤️

@rockyroadsundays4560 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to this man. I understood him on many things he said.

@nicolekay9789 2 жыл бұрын

Steve has such a genuine, sweet soul.

@TeePee88 2 жыл бұрын

Great bloke. Very knowledgeable and influential person within the music scene - most importantly electronic genre. True entertainer and great DJ 👌🏼

@ahmedd5644 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview, deep dive into his mindset and heart.

@michelemurphy3541 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Brilliant. When you have kids, they will be beautiful. Sending Love Man. I feel you…I miss the people I have lost too and this was something I grappled with. It can be brutally painful. You’ll figure it out~you’re already there 💫.

@applepieclub5012 2 жыл бұрын

First came across Steve’s work when he worked on that blink-182 song (such a dope song). I read a bit about him after discovering him and he seemed like a cool dude. This video just confirms that.

@goknicks33 2 жыл бұрын

Man one of my favorite Dj idols, and a great person to also he is a real human being.

@Roger-tv7sf 2 жыл бұрын

Steve has a beautiful soul

@lilndn172 2 жыл бұрын

Man I have a higher respect for this beautiful individual!👏💪💥

@WhispersOfRuins 2 жыл бұрын

This guy seems like such a genuine beautiful person.

@azothamenti3378 2 жыл бұрын

Man oh man…….oh how i know what thats like its intense.deep love and appreciation. I keep trying to tell and remind ppl of this on simple fact …..lets love and enjoy eachother before its all over. enough of the egos and stupidity. Thank you mr aoki for the purity of your being and showing the world how to live.

@yumacchii 2 жыл бұрын

saw your concert over the weekend and it was an experience ill remember forever! glad to see experiences like this, are what you live for!

@Ivanovic021 2 жыл бұрын

So much raw wisdom and realness from Steve Aoki! No wonder that he is this successful!

@jjkerning3293 2 жыл бұрын

Graham keeping composure, asking questions, and letting them talk. aoki giving 100% to this interview.

@bernadette9444 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been huge fan of aoki from the first moment I heard his sound Respect. beautiful n sad to see how much he misses Michael Theanne RIP his manager who was there w him from way way back I’m crying too

@benficaM8888 2 жыл бұрын

"There's no grand moment. They are all little moments." man.. that's soo true.

@bobbyisenhour5817 2 жыл бұрын

maaaaaaaaan mad respect for steve what a guy what a legend. just fvkcing real.

@thekellenator 2 жыл бұрын

Met Steve in Vegas walking through MGM. Such a humble, fun loving, relatable guy.

@jaydead863 2 жыл бұрын

steve has always seemed like a very genuine and deep soul. being able to show your true emotions and feelings in such an open way with another person are just a couple of traits that prove he is such. much love to you all out there reading this. 💙

@KodiakWG 2 жыл бұрын

Another great interview, Steve is a Real one 🙏🏿

@JansleyMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Steve you got me crying over here. Appreciate your true words brother.

@thegeenius 2 жыл бұрын

wow.. that hit,, on another level..-- stay creative people.. love what you do,, especially if you're lucky enough to do what you love...

@dingdongpoopoo7605 2 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. I had no idea he's such a cool guy.

@jaymaster2215 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve I needed that. I lost my best friend to suicide 4 years ago. Not sure where last 4 years went I was in a real hole. Gave up my passions and isolated. I'm very grateful for what I do have now and that is a huge success for me.

@laylabarker 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing him cry is what is making me believe in myself and the intensity of my dreams

@RatchetRalph 2 жыл бұрын

Aoki is giving me life with vulnerability. "Every moment matters" - very true brother. I lost my older brother to covid earlier this year so, i resonate with that statement so much. Thank you for sharing Steve! I know how it feels to be there at our 40's age and being in the moment and contemplating purpose. I am with you more than you know.

@indiGlo_myco 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Steve Aoki! I will always support you homie.

@julial7735 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful! Saw Aoki live 2 weeks ago at Supersonic in Japan. 💛🧡💚💙💜

@sophiec3592 2 жыл бұрын

Happiness - having alignment within yourself

@515ventures3 2 жыл бұрын

wow he's amazing! His music on Sirius radio is so incredible!

@RA-lh9uh 2 жыл бұрын

never been a fan but this guy seems so nice and gentle, his soul is so pure and he really suffers in his life. it is clear that money means nothing much to him. he has money because he does what he likes not because he does music for money. and in the end he is still alone. what a sad story from someone with such a pure heart

@LaToallaBrah 2 жыл бұрын

Having a family of your own is another "high" which he hasn't felt yet. Not a bad idea to reduce the number of shows. He wouldn't regret it considering his age.

@eduardochavacano 2 жыл бұрын

is that so many gay men get married to have kids and pretend not to be gross out by the women they are in bed with?

@LaToallaBrah 2 жыл бұрын

@@eduardochavacano explain yourself. I'm confused.

@iheartjbgccb 2 жыл бұрын

@@eduardochavacano having a family of your own meaning it can be a group of friends or coworkers as your family too. Not everyone can have a family unfortunately but you can make your own :)

@brucelee4996 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham, always enjoyed your show.

@accident7 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing video! I became a fan of his over a decade ago now and kind of 'grew out of' his music. Seeing this interview now just made me gain so much more respect for him and what he does! He is speaking some wise words talking about how success should not be defined by how much money you make, but how you feel doing it.

@25mL 2 жыл бұрын

There's no grand moment, but there are Graham moments. You did such an awesome job interviewing Steve. It was so raw and beautiful, you peeled the layers away and showed us all that in the end, famous people are human too. Thank you.

@GrahamBensinger 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sandracrump 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is real and authentic!! Beautiful! His story and message is truly PHENOMENAL!!!

@ArtByHazel 2 жыл бұрын

Love s seeing more men like Steve getting in touch with their emotional side. Men need that release too. Emotional intelligence and wisdom rocks! :)

@zam0674 2 жыл бұрын

Hes a legend lose my mind is my favourite song of all time

@gengengamez 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Human Being ,, You are so glorious. Thank you for sharing your music,heart and soul with the world. I knew you were on a higher level of consciousness when I watched your documentary I'll Sleep When I'm Dead. To think I had tickets to see you in Dallas pre Covid and they shut the world down so couldn't go. Hoping to be at one of your concerts some day.

@mikeahuja 2 жыл бұрын

dude love that line about grand moments...ppl need to understand that

@416jr 2 жыл бұрын

Respect , he a honest dude man , real men cry too , I hear ya broski

@kdc6884 2 жыл бұрын

I felt the same when my father passed away this year. Unfortunately, we will all realize this truth.

@dreakaliarodriguez481 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing performer with a beautiful heart.

@djjoser 2 жыл бұрын

His energy, his 💙 yes beautiful! @Drea

@HuanLinParkour 2 жыл бұрын

So much respect for Steve Aoki for being REAL. I felt what he said and his emotions. 💯

@lanigirl 2 жыл бұрын

I am bursting with tears so much right now because not only can I feel what he feels by just how he expresses himself, but there's such a beauty to vulnerability. idk what it is....I'm still discovering this myself but goddamn....that shit is so hard, but so real and so necessary to share.... so we that are suffering too with pain and missing people, can feel that we are not alone.... much love Steve... you are amazing. thank you for sharing you to the world and having to swallow loneliness every day and night.. much respect!!!!!

@Soloriderpowder 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing just be who you are to the highest level

@robertworton2394 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone being a real human being!💚

@astro-ascensiontarot60 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that Steve Aoki opened up about this. Aoki is legend!

@crispinfranco4223 2 жыл бұрын

So much respect for him just being authentic! He's coming back to Midland Odessa area in two weeks after the event center botched his scheduled event while he was back stage. The fact that he's coming back for the fans that came out to see him just says millions about this man! Can't wait to see him!

@bloodaid 2 жыл бұрын

Damn. I got a song with this dude. Never met him, but we're indirect collegues. Always loved his music and his overall character. Cool guy.

@michaelc1063 2 жыл бұрын

Damn what a humble human being. Life is definitely short. I feel everyone eventually comes to that realization.

@zeshanfarooqui1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! Great reminders.

@lucyfair9907 2 жыл бұрын

Those moments are gold , i call them golden grahams

@visho8979 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard his music but for some reason I think this guy is a honest human person and he's dedicated to his work fully. That's why he is successful.

@reneirtaylorfilms890 2 жыл бұрын

3 of my closest/best friends didn't live past the age of 26... I still miss them everyday and it is coming up on almost 12 years. The only assurance I have is knowing that I will see them again in eternity. Love those around you and cherish that time with them. Life is short but it doesn't end here. I tell myself that daily and focus on the promises/purpose Christ still has for me. Great interview!