Diplo on the Explosion of Mad Decent Block Party from One Local Party to a Series of 13 Sold Out International Shows

Mad Decent Block Party remains a gem among summer musical festivals. What started out as a small block party thrown by Diplo in Philadelphia in 2008 has evolved into a 13-city series of shows sold out to huge audiences across the U.S. and Canada. In spite of headliners as big as Flosstradamus, throughout the years… Continue reading Diplo on the Explosion of Mad Decent Block Party from One Local Party to a Series of 13 Sold Out International Shows

The ‘Revolution’ Is Here: Diplo Premieres New Album Ahead of October 8 Release

Wesley Pentz (known on the streets as Diplo) is a cutting edge DJ, music producer, rapper and songwriter. Born in Mississippi, Diplo is an innovator in the new movement of electronic trap music, influenced by roots based in Southern hip hop. Besides scoring musical production duties on the upcoming Hunger Games film, Diplo has premiered… Continue reading The ‘Revolution’ Is Here: Diplo Premieres New Album Ahead of October 8 Release

The 6-Hour-Long Music Playlist You Need to Kick Off Your Summer

cali by Nachielly MG When Vulture asked D.J. and international music producer Diplo to create the perfect playlist for a summer barbecue, Diplo handed them quite the surprise: a list of 98 tracks, a playlist that lasts over six hours! Knowing Diplo’s knack for finding songs with catchy beats, this playlist is gong to take… Continue reading The 6-Hour-Long Music Playlist You Need to Kick Off Your Summer