We often speak of the state of EDM in Las Vegas, but it is not as often that we are able to hear the state of the Vegas from some of its biggest proponents. Showing just how integral dance music is to corporate interests, Forbes has released a series of short interviews with Steve Angello, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, and Angel Management Group (of Hakkasan)’s CEO, Neil Moffitt, and several others. They talk about everything from “how it used to be,” to why they love the way Vegas is now, to its future and plans for expansion outside of Nevada.

Watch Steve Aoki’s interview here.