Steve Aoki Celebrates BTS’s ‘Mic Drop’ Remix Milestone
On July 27, 2024, Steve Aoki, the renowned DJ and record producer who collaborated with BTS on the 2017 remix of their hit song ‘Mic Drop,’ took to Twitter to share his excitement. The official music video for ‘Mic Drop – Steve Aoki Remix’ surpassed one billion views on YouTube, a significant achievement in the music industry.
This milestone marked a historic moment for both Aoki and BTS. The remix’s success demonstrated the global appeal of the collaboration and cemented BTS’s position as a major force in the music world. Its debut at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart was a notable accomplishment, making it BTS’s first song to enter the Top 40.
In a video, Aoki reflected on his experience working with BTS and their extraordinary journey to global superstardom:
“Working with BTS has been an extraordinary experience. They’re just amazing, beautiful human beings… It’s so cool to go back in time and think about what it was like back then and see where they’ve gone now – really becoming one of the biggest bands in music. Period.”
Aoki also released a celebratory megamix featuring BTS songs and collaborations, including tracks such as ‘Dynamite,’ ‘Butter,’ and ‘Waste It On Me,’ highlighting the continued success and impact of the collaborative efforts between Aoki and the K-Pop group.
The megamix includes a range of tracks, showcasing both artists’ individual works and their collaborative efforts. This serves as a testament to their ongoing creative partnership and their collective influence on the global music scene.
Aoki expressed gratitude to fans for their support, acknowledging their creativity in embracing the collaboration. He further praised BTS’s impact on bridging musical cultures between Asia and the rest of the world and their ongoing success in breaking down cultural barriers.
The ‘Mic Drop’ remix’s billion-view achievement positions the music video as the fourth fastest of BTS’s videos to achieve this milestone, demonstrating the group’s consistent ability to engage a vast global audience.
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