← Back | Musician | 1 Music Videos

Diplo

Diplo, born Thomas Wesley Pentz, carved quite an impressive path in the global music scene. The DJ, songwriter, and record producer gave birth to a new era of electronic dance music, collaborating with top stars across genres, from Major Lazer's "Lean On" to Jack Ü's "Where Are Ü Now" with Justin Bieber. He has been known to mesh together the fringes of pop, dancehall reggae, and electronic beats in a way that speaks universally to his fans, thereby introducing a whole new universe of sounds to the masses.

But it’s not only his music that leaves a mark, his knack for visual artistry is quite remarkable too. For example, his quirky elements in Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt," which was directed by renowned artist Eric Wareheim, was unforgettable, given its visual spectacle of surrealism and comedy. The video, featuring giant women, mini boats and floating heads, was a delightful voyage into a strange new world. Meanwhile, the gritty and realistic visuals of "Lean On," filmed in India provided a contrast to his usual flamboyant style, yet was still as memorable. In a sea of music video monotony, Diplo's creativity is a delightful quirk, offering viewers an unexpected yet entertaining ride.

Now, here's something for a chuckle: Despite his global success, Diplo actually got his start in a very humble way. His early DJ days weren't packed stadiums or trendy nightclubs - no, Diplo actually began his career teaching kids in after-school programs how to DJ. Looking back, it's a humble beginning that'd make anyone smile, and a testament to how far passion and dedication can truly take you. So next time you groove to a Diplo track, you can imagine a group of teenagers somewhere else, bobbing their heads to the same beats in an after school program, being guided by the next great music innovator.

Disclaimer: Text might contain bits of A.I. imagination. Report mistakes