Downtempo introspection may not often come to mind when searching for descriptors for a Major Lazer single. On the other hand, you couldn’t possibly expect Diplo and Switch to rest on their laurels. The ever-evolving producers used spacey arpeggios and the angelic octave ascents of Amber Coffman to create this truly eclectic cut. Accompanied by [...]

Apparently, there is more to DJ-producer Diplo than some sick beat making skills and an impressive collaborative music resume. The Philly born artist is known for manipulating some of the dopest tracks, from house to hip hop. He is also credited for working with MIA, founding the record company Mad Decent, being 1/2 of Major [...]

The time has come for us to reveal our music suggestions for the next 7 days and as always, it comes in ‘crescendo’ mode: we start with calmer tracks and end with some danceable beats to have you ready for Friday. Think of this playlist as your weekly guide to what’s new, fresh and timeless, [...]

What do you do after you’ve sent half the world into a danceable frenzy for the past two years, paring up with everyone from M.I.A. to Nina Sky, La Roux, Santigold, Busy Signal and Prince Zimboo, just to name a few? Meddling into the deep Jamaican jungle to climb wooded landscapes and mess around in [...]

Though in America they are negatively perceived as cheesy and irrelevant, boy bands and girl groups, in Europe (but especially in Britain) are considered an institution. From the Beatles and Take That, to Bananarama and the Spice Girls, they are responsible for shining a delightful and unpretentious light to the pop world, one synchronized move [...]

…(so far). via Pitchfork Our favorite South African group Die Antwoord never fails to entertain us. Check out their new video: “Evil Boy” produced by Diplo (who is also in the Video).