DJ Steve Aoki Releases a Web3 Music Player, IDOL III

Renowned DJ and producer Steve Aoki introduces a web3 music player. Dubbed “IDOL III,” it allows users to experience fully licensed music in the metaverse through web3. Notably, as part of the release, Aoki created a one-of-a-kind mix of 12 tracks, including some from his Dim Mak record label.

“IDOL III” non-fungible token collection is available as an open edition to a select group of individuals that own tokens by Steve Aoki and music-themed platform RELICS.xyz. For instance, some of RELICSxyz’s NFT collections “GENESIS IDOL” and “IDOL II” were offered as a collector-only open edition drops in March 2023. Steve Aoki, at the same time, aims to brings his fans into both virtual and real-world experiences through A0K1VERSE.

According to Mike Darlington, the co-founder of RELICS.xyz, the IDOL III is a gamechanger for the music industry and the metaverse. In addition to providing immersive audio experiences and cutting-edge music collectibles, fans can now experience and enjoy their favourite artists’ work in a new and interactive manner.

RELICS.xyz aims to ensure that art and heritage are safeguarded by fostering connections with ethical record labels, talented visual artists, musicians, game development companies, and other web3-centric organizations. It allows viewers to present themselves with a song throughout the metaverse by utilizing fulllength, complete copyright licensed, and digital audiovisuals.

IDOL III is already available on RELICS.xyz platform. For A0K1VERSE and RELICS.xyz NFT owners, the minting took off on May 17. Starting today, all music non-fungible token holders can mint the tokens. On May 19, the minting opens to Ultraviolet, Phantom, and Prizm NFT owners.

During phase I, individuals could mint the tokens for 0.06 ETH, while participants of phase II can mint the NFTs for 0.08 ETH. Lastly, Genesis Idol holders can mint IDOL III for 0.03 ETH (approximately $ at the moment of writing).