Committed to changing the world one listener at a time, SOL REPUBLIC today announced the launch of its SOL REPUBLIC x Steve Aoki Tracks HD headphones, the world’s first headphones produced in collaboration with Steve Aoki, globally renowned Electronic Dance Music (EDM) artist, DJ, record producer and founder of Dim Mak Records. A dizzying combination of black and white stripes with an aqua-blue Aoki silhouette, these new SOL REPUBLIC headphones mirror one of the craziest and most energetic DJs in the world.

SOL REPUBLIC and DJ, Producer Steve Aoki team up to create a headphone that's as crazy and fun as Aoki himself (Photo: Business Wire)

Kevin Lee, SOL REPUBLIC co-founder and CEO, was excited to share that, “Steve as a producer makes the kind of music that blows your mind, as a performer he is out of his mind, and his fans love him for it. He was our first Savior of Sound and we’re thrilled to make a headphone that looks as crazy as Steve truly is.”

Steve Aoki notes, “SOL REPUBLIC Aokified the signature Tracks HD headphones that I wear on stage at every show. I’ve been a fan of SOL REPUBLIC since even before they launched and I’m pretty excited about the energy and love they put into this product because it’s exactly what I’d want a headphone that I wear during my shows to look and sound like.”

EDM screams high energy and Aoki’s Tracks HD headphone celebrate his unique craziness. SOL REPUBLIC x Steve Aoki Tracks HD headphones offer a powerful audio experience along with a one-of-a-kind headband design that’s completely interchangeable with the full line of SOL REPUBLIC Remix headbands and cables, available in five fashion-derived colors. Thanks to SOL REPUBLIC’s leading-edge V10 Sound Engines, they also provide an awesome listening experience that’s perfect for Aoki’s signature beats, bumps and drops. With deep, balanced bass, and crisp, high-clarity vocals, you can feel the full power and emotion in all your music.

The SOL REPUBLIC x Steve Aoki Tracks HD headphones are available now at solrepublic.com/aoki, nationwide at FYE stores and at the top tastemaker shops, like Colette in Paris, around the world for an MSRP of $149.99.

About SOL REPUBLIC

SOL REPUBLIC is a global consumer electronics company dedicated to enhancing people’s lives through better-sounding headphones. Comprised of music fanatics, SOL REPUBLIC develops its products from the ground up to make headphones that look, sound and feel unlike anything else in the market. SOL REPUBLIC has offices in California, Oregon and New York City and is developing an army of followers, fans and dreamers in its worldwide social media communities.

About Steve Aoki

As a LABEL HEAD, over the last 15 years STEVE AOKI broke bands like Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, Klaxons and The Gossip through deftly marketed releases on his Dim Mak label. As an EVENT & NIGHTCLUB PROMOTER, he started some of the most influential nights in Southern California with names like the Pickle Patch, Banana Split and the 10 year strong Dim Mak Tuesday party which has seen legendary debut performances from acts ranging from Lady Gaga to Skrillex, M.I.A, Kid Cudi, The Bloody Beetroots, Boys Noize and Justice. As a DJ he averages nearly 250 shows a year throughout the world playing to millions of fans. As a REMIXER he’s worked with everyone from Duran Duran to Michael Jackson, The Killers and Weezer. And most importantly, as a MUSIC PRODUCER, in addition to several hit singles his debut album WONDERLAND, vaulted into the Top 10 of iTunes within a day of its release, spawned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Album and featured superstar friends and collaborators including Will.I.Am, LMFAO, Travis Barker, Rivers Cuomo, Lil Jon and many more.

You can keep track of him along with his millions of social media followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube and even make your world a bit more like his using the official AOKIFY Mobile App.

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