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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Diplo and Skrillex Drop Surprise Jack U Album

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In an unexpected move, Diplo and Skrillex’s Jack U group dropped their highly-anticipated debut album on Thursday night. The release comes as the duo hosts a live 24-hour DJ set through video streaming website, Twitch.
 
The 10-track album includes two previously released songs that are both available on DJcity: their debut single “Take U There” with Kiesza and a remix featuring Missy Elliot.
 
The following tracks from the album are now available on DJcity:
 
– Beats Knockin ft. Fly Boi Keno
– Febreze ft. 2 Chainz
– Jungle Bae ft. Bunji Garlin
– To U ft. AlunaGeorge
– Where Are U Now ft. Justin Bieber
 
Related: Diplo and Skrillex Discuss Similarities Between Hip-Hop and EDM

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Missy Elliott Remixes Jack U’s ‘Take U There’


 
After last week’s teaser, Diplo and Skrillex (aka Jack U) have unleashed Missy Elliot’s remix of their Kiesza-assisted single, “Take U There.” The new version is much like the original, except that it adds Missy’s powerful and distinctive vocals.
 
With her spectacular Super Bowl performance and now this remix, we can’t help but wonder if Missy is set for a comeback this year.
 
Download: Jack U – Take U There – Missy Elliot Remix
 
Related: Watch a Recap of Jack U’s Mad Decent Boat Party Set

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Watch a Recap of Jack U’s Mad Decent Boat Party Set


 
Those who weren’t able to attend the Mad Decent Boat Party last November can now enjoy a recap of Jack U’s surprise performance, which was said to have been pretty wild. The seven-minute video above also includes footage of Flosstradamus’ set and cameos from DJ Snake, Riff Raff, ILoveMakonnen, and others.
 
Related: Watch Jack U’s ‘Take U There’ Video ft. Kiesza

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Watch Jack U’s ‘Take U There’ Video ft. Kiesza


 
As promised, Diplo and Skrillex aka Jack U released the video for “Take U There” on Tuesday midnight. The track, which features rising singer-songwriter Kiesza, was one of the most downloaded on DJcity in September. Shout to Sir Marcus from the Tall Boys for the heads up.
 
Download “Take U There” and its remixes on DJcity.
 
Related: Diplo and Skrillex Discuss Similarities Between Hip-Hop and EDM

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Diplo and Skrillex Discuss Similarities Between Hip-Hop and EDM

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Diplo might be celebrating his birthday today but he and Skrillex still found time to stop by New York radio station Hot 97 for a chat. Speaking on the station’s “Ebro in the Morning” show, the two artists discussed their love for different genres and how their group Jack U is dedicated to combining them. Diplo also revealed he’s working on a track with Nas and another artist, and Skrill revealed he’s working on projects with Fergie and Missy Elliot.
 

“I never thought I was a dance producer. We had that lane for a little bit and we worked in it but we’ve always been bigger than that.” – Diplo

 
This is one the best interviews we’ve seen with either Diplo or Skrillex because it shows how diverse their musical influences are and why labeling them as EDM artists sells them short.
 

 
Here’s a breakdown of the topics:
 
– Diplo meeting Kanye West in the mid-2000s (1:00)
– Riff Raff’s authenticity (3:50)
– Collaborating with Usher (7:20)
– Working with different genres and the similarities between hip-hop and EDM (9:10)
– Diplo being influenced by early electro and hip-hop (14:00)
– The dancehall scene and working in Jamaica (16:40)
– How EDM is changing in the US (20:10)
– Diplo’s respect for Fool’s Gold and A-Trak (24:30)
– Skrillex’s production influences (25:30)
– What Diplo and Skrillex were like in high school (29:00)
– Diplo’s friendship with Katy Perry (30:20)
– Celebrity DJs Paris Hilton and Pauly D (32:00)
– Being hated on for blending genres (36:20)
– Their upcoming projects (39:20)
 
Related: Listen to Skrillex & Diplo’s Mix for ‘Diplo and Friends’

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Listen to Skrillex & Diplo’s Mix for ‘Diplo and Friends’

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Skrillex and Diplo’s Jack U project is one the most forward-thinking groups in music right now. When it comes to live sets, the duo not only drops original material but also a wide variety of EDM and hip-hop bangers that align with their bass-centric mission.
 
On Saturday night, Jack U lived up to that reputation by delivering a highly-anticipated mix for BBC Radio 1Xtra’s “Diplo and Friends” show. The two-hour takeover contained plenty of new and exclusive music, including a Jack U track featuring 2 Chainz.
 

 
Playlist:

Jack U – Beats Steady Knockin
Breach – Jack – Jauz Remix
Party Favor – Bap U
Mr. Vegas – Heads High – Mozes & Kid Kobra Twerk Remix
Crooklyn Clan ft. Fatman Scoop – Be Faithful – Hot Damage Twerk Remix
DJ Snake & Diplo – Drop – Boxinbox & Lionsize Remix
Migos – Fight Night
The Buckwheat Boyz – Peanut Butter Jelly Time
Big Dope P – Trinaz Geto Trak
Jack U ft. 2 Chainz – Febreze
Wuki – Same Damn Sound – K1K0 Remix
Abe – Mr. PostMan AMG Remix
SpydaT.E.K – Si Me Dices
M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade – Body Language
Jesse Slayter – Thick – Happy Colors & G-Buck Remix
Skrillex – Big Room UK
A$AP Ferg ft. A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James, & Schoolboy Q – Work – Remix
David Heartbreak ft. Chooky – Armageddon
YOGI ft. Pusha T – Burial – TrollPhace Remix
Flosstradamus ft. Casino – Mosh Pit
Dream – This Isn’t House
Katy B – Katy On A Mission
Eiffel 65 – I’m Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Jack U – Jungle Bae
Jesse Slayter & Wuki – That’s Right
Jauz – Feel The Volume
Wuki – FRONT2BACK2FRONT
DJ Hedo – C’mon Y’all
Leftside – Monkey Biznizz – Wiwek Remix
Diplo ft. Travis Porter & Angger Dimas – Biggie Bounce – Tony Romera Remix
Torro Torro – Can’t Get Enough
4Tezian – Scorpion
Boddika & Joy Orbison – Mercy – Boddika VIP
DJ Fresh – Warp Dub
OG Maco – U Guessed It – Planet Raux Remix
Rae Sremmurd – No Type
FM & Riff Raff – The Illest
What So Not – Jaguar
Skrillex – Unknown
Skrillex – Ease My Mind – Jai Wolf Remix
ZHU & NYMZ – Faded BingBong
Jack U – Cumbia Maluca
Getter – Headsplitter
Snails & Jack U – Unknown
Sleigh Bells – Kids
Dej Loaf – Try Me
Spring Heeled Jack USA & AlunaGeorge – To You
Carmada – Maybe
Knife Party – Boss Mode
Diplo – Revolution – Choppa Dunks Remix
Jack U ft. Keisza – Take U There
Happy Colors – Earthquake
Omulu & Comrade – Baguhlu Doido
Skrillex ft. Kill The Noise, Fatman Scoop, & Michael Angelakos – Recess – Jumbo Daddy Remix
Rell The Soundbender & Twine – Dome Shot
Skrillex ft. Diplo, G-Dragon & CL – Dirty Vibe
Skrillex ft. Diplo, G-Dragon & CL – Dirty Vibe – DJ Snake & Aazar Remix
Movado – Wha Dem a Do
A$AP Rocky ft. Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam – Wild for the Night
Daft Punk – One More Time – MVXXA Trap Remix
Kendrick Lamar ft. MC Eiht – M.A.A.D City
RL Grime & What So Not – Tell Me
Major Lazer & Skrillex – Get Cinema

 
Related: Jack U (Diplo & Skrillex) Live at Ultra Music Festival 2014

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