The popular DJ, producer, author, record label owner and songwriter Diplo has managed to balance cutting edge with lasting power that very few in the music world have ever been able to accomplish. Who is this man? Here is a quick look.
Born Thomas Pentz, he calls Philadelphia home, where he runs the popular club Hollertronix. He also runs his own record label Mad Decent and the non-profit organization Heaps Decent. While not too unusual for artists to start their own label, Heaps Decent, which aims to find and nuture the creativity of underprivileged artists, shows the caring side of the music mastermind. The business mind of his is only matched by his nack at music.
The gigs and parties were successful and the two eventually releases two separate mix tapes. One of the tapes - Never Scared-was listed as one of New York Times' top 10 albums of the year. As he rose to fame, Diplo worked closely with M.I.A.-a British artist who helped him gain exposure early in his career.
Since working with M.I.A. at the beginning of his career, Pentz has partnered up with several other big names in the music industry. He's worked with Santigold, Missy Elliot and Lil' Jon, as well as with Radiohead, Beck and Britney Spears for remix work. Pentz got together with Dave Taylor, also known as Switch, in 2009 and released the album "Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers do."
While working with popular artists, DIPLO has also managed to promote his own record label, Mad Decent, and has brought Brazilian baile funk to the masses. Pentz' record label has signed several acts, such as Brookers, Boy 8-Bit, Rusko and Rye Rye. The label has also been the founder of the Heaps Decent charity, which acts as social relief for kids in Australia.
Born Thomas Pentz, he calls Philadelphia home, where he runs the popular club Hollertronix. He also runs his own record label Mad Decent and the non-profit organization Heaps Decent. While not too unusual for artists to start their own label, Heaps Decent, which aims to find and nuture the creativity of underprivileged artists, shows the caring side of the music mastermind. The business mind of his is only matched by his nack at music.
The gigs and parties were successful and the two eventually releases two separate mix tapes. One of the tapes - Never Scared-was listed as one of New York Times' top 10 albums of the year. As he rose to fame, Diplo worked closely with M.I.A.-a British artist who helped him gain exposure early in his career.
Since working with M.I.A. at the beginning of his career, Pentz has partnered up with several other big names in the music industry. He's worked with Santigold, Missy Elliot and Lil' Jon, as well as with Radiohead, Beck and Britney Spears for remix work. Pentz got together with Dave Taylor, also known as Switch, in 2009 and released the album "Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers do."
While working with popular artists, DIPLO has also managed to promote his own record label, Mad Decent, and has brought Brazilian baile funk to the masses. Pentz' record label has signed several acts, such as Brookers, Boy 8-Bit, Rusko and Rye Rye. The label has also been the founder of the Heaps Decent charity, which acts as social relief for kids in Australia.
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