2x-Grammy-nominated artist Steve Aoki teams up with Chemical Surf and Zafrir to merge electronic influences with global rhythms on “Siliwa Hay (feat. Max-Africana).”
The new single continues a streak of summer anthems for Aoki, which includes a reimagination of R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” and “Rubble 2 Gold,” ESPN’s official #EURO2020 Anthem. With a hypnotic chant-like chorus and electro-laden soundscapes, “Siliwa Hay” is a stunning fusion of worldwide dance music cultures.
Steve Aoki, said:
‘Siliwa Hay’ is my first collaboration with Chemical Surf & Zafrir, and it’s truly a global one.
With Chemical Surf being from Brazil, Zafrir from Israel & the track featuring vocals from Max-Africana, we were able to all come together to create this dance floor anthem that brings together each of our electronic sounds with a global rhythm that I can’t wait for you all to dance to.
Paired alongside the track, is an official music video directed by London-based Qianhui Yu, who specializes in creating immersive worlds inhabited by unique characters. The visual is presented as a stream of consciousness with each artist (Aoki, Chemical Surf, Zafrir and Max-Africana) represented as an animated Kawaii creature. Through vibrant, eye-catching sequences, Yu’s polychromic animation adds another dimension to “Siliwa Hay.”