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Monday, October 19, 2015

MØ Returns With Diplo-Produced Single ‘Kamikaze’

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MØ, the Danish singer behind Major Lazer and DJ Snake’s “Lean On,” has followed up the worldwide smash with a single of her own, “Kamikaze.”
 
The 79 BPM song, which was produced by none other than Diplo, features MØ’s distinctive vocals over a Middle Eastern-flavored instrumental.
 
Although its popularity is unlikely to match that of “Lean On,” “Kamikaze” is a solid effort with the potential be MØ’s breakout solo single in the US.
 
Stream below and download on DJcity.
 

 
Related: Kid Cut Up Blends Major Lazer’s ‘Lean On’ With Jidenna’s ‘Classic Man’

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Diplo, MØ,
Sunday, October 11, 2015

Watch Ty Dolla $ign’s Interview with DJ Whoo Kid


 
With his debut album Free TC about a month away, Ty Dolla $ign stopped by DJ Whoo Kid’s The Whoolywood Shuffle show on Shade 45 to catch up. The Los Angeles rapper discussed a wide range of topics, including the Illuminati rumors about him, Wiz Khalifa’s arrest, what it’s like working with Diplo, and more.
 
Related: Major Lazer’s ‘Lean On’ Remixed by Ty Dolla $ign

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

New Music: Diplo’s ‘Set Me Free’ & ‘Be Right There’


 
Diplo released two strong tracks on his Mad Decent label this week that are must-listens for any club DJ.
 
The first single, “Be Right There,” is an uptempo collaboration with Canada’s Sleepy Tom that samples Jade’s 1992 R&B classic, “Don’t Walk Away.”
 
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The second single, “Set Me Free,” is a surefire trap anthem that features the sultry vocals of Mad Decent’s LIZ.
 
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Download “Be Right There” and “Set Me Free” on DJcity.
 
Related: Watch Diplo’s ‘Set Me Free’ Video

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Diplo, LIZ, Sleepy Tom,
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Producing a Hit: ‘Where Are U Now’


 
In a revealing interview, The New York Times sits down with Diplo, Skrillex and Justin Bieber for an in-depth look at the making of their hit single, “Where Are U Now.”
 
The video gives insight into the creation of the track, including scenes of Skrillex auditioning never-before-heard versions of the record that didn’t made the cut. Watch below:
 

 
Related: Skrillex and Diplo Drop ‘Where Are U Now’ Video Feat. Justin Bieber

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Diplo, Justin Bieber, Music Production, Skrillex,
Monday, August 24, 2015

Watch Diplo’s ‘Set Me Free’ Video


 
Diplo has teamed up with Bud Light on the music video for his new solo single “Set Me Free” featuring Mad Decent singer LIZ. The release date for the track has yet to be revealed, but we’ll post the song soon as it becomes available.
 
Related: Diplo’s Artists to Watch Out For

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Diplo’s Artists to Watch Out For

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Diplo performing at HARD Day of the Dead 2014 in Pomona, California. (HARD)
 
Diplo is one of the most influential figures in music right now, so it comes as no surprise that all kinds of media outlets are running stories about him.
 
The latest mainstream publication to feature the Major Lazer and Jack Ü member is none other than TIME. During a recent conversation about how he’s changing the face of pop music, Diplo revealed which artists he thinks people should watch out for.
 
Two of them, Denmark’s MØ and South Korea’s CL, are obvious choices as Diplo has already recorded tracks with both (most recently “Lean On” and “Doctor Pepper”).
 
The third artist, Tinashe, is a less predictable choice. Sure, the “2 On” singer has been supported and remixed by plenty of forward-thinking DJs and producers, but Diplo has yet to release a collab with her. That’ll all change this summer, though, when the Mad Decent chief says he’ll drop his first track with her.
 
Watch the two interview videos below.
 

 

 
Related: The Most Serious Skrillex and Diplo Interview Yet

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Diplo, Interview,

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