Though he's become well-known for his collaborations with artist M.I.A., Diplo has a loyal following who knows his work stands on its own. He's been creating awesome mash-up albums since the mid-'00s, blending together indie-rock, Top 40 chart singles and rap into a bizarre but entertaining brand of music that is all his own. Get concert tickets to hear him on the decks live.
Diplo is a giant in the mash-up scene - and he should be. The mix-master's full artist name is Diplodocus, one of the biggest dinosaurs ever. When it comes to creating mash-ups, Diplo is one of the best. While working in the Philadelphia scene, he began releasing mixtapes, and eventually issued his debut LP, Florida. His Piracy Funds Terrorism mixtape, which ushered M.I.A. into the world, made waves in 2004.
The great thing about mash-up music is that there are very few rules. It's all about taking all the different music you like and recombining it into something new, fresh and exciting. Diplo has been doing this for years now, and you can experience his music live by getting tickets to see him perform live at a club near you.
Diplo is a major force when it comes to the underground mash-up scene. If you've been collecting his mixtapes, then you need to experience him live. And if you haven't, then you need to experience one of the best artists in his genre.
