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When I work with artists, I give them a general guideline…

“When I work with artists, I give them a general guideline of what my vision is. Then they're going to speak their minds on how they view it, too. The song that defines 'Neon Future' the best is the title track. I wrote that with Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun. It's through his words. We had an…” quote by Steve Aoki
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“When I work with artists, I give them a general guideline of what my vision is. Then they're going to speak their minds on how they view it, too. The song that defines 'Neon Future' the best is the title track. I wrote that with Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun. It's through his words. We had an amazing songwriting session together, connecting.”

Steve Aoki

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2020

He collaborates with artists by sharing a vision, then invites their input, resulting in a co‑created song that captures the essence of “Neon Future.”

In simple terms: He gives a vision, lets artists contribute, and together they craft a defining track.

Key Takeaway

Embrace collaborative creativity.

Themes

collaboration creative process music production

Mood

inspirational creative

Type

artistic collaborative

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • music projects
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

vision sharing co‑creation artistic dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain your vision while allowing others’ ideas?
  • What boundaries help keep collaboration productive?
A Different Perspective

Balancing direction with openness can be challenging.

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