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Performing a DJ set for Australian audiences from the very first time this February!
Penny Drop and Opulent are proud to present one of the most exciting DJ/Producers of recent times. The artist who first brought M.I.A to our ears, Diplo’s endless quest for new sounds has reinvigorated today’s popular music. From Rio de Janeiro to London, Wes Pentz aka Diplo has searched the world over for new styles of music, and masterfully converts his findings into party gems.
Having started the Hollertronix parties in Philadelphia with Low Budget, Diplo became known as the DJ unafraid to play whatever got the party moving. This attitude has lead him to uncover new music styles, such as Grime originating from the council estates of East London, Baile Funk from the depths of Rio de Janeiro's Favelas (slums), Crunk from Americas dirty south, and Baltimore House from the violence-riddled US city.
Diplo is a true master of his craft. He managed to avoid playing predictable dancefloor hits, keeping his crowd dancing with an eclectic mix of Hip Hop, Crunk, Baile Funk, Baltimore House, Grime, Electro, Tropicalia, Rock, and more.
Diplo was instrumental in defining M.I.A’s sound, having produced songs for her groundbreaking debut LP Arular. Most recently, he has toured the world as her DJ.
As a producer in his own right, Diplo has developed a new style in music production. His debut full length Florida (Big Dada) won him international critical acclaim. In 2005, Diplo released a mix for Fabric Live, the influential mix CD series from the respected London super club. The mix displayed Diplo's skill at blending music from artists as diverse as Cat Power to Outkast. He is also responsible for producing a series of critically acclaimed mix CDs such as Favela On Blast and Piracy Funds Terrorism (released locally through Opulent).
Thus far he has produced and remixed acts such as Gwen Stefani, Le Tigre, Beck, M.I.A, Kano and Bloc Party, and his list of credits continue to grow.
"If you hear that these dudes are spinning somewhere near you, get there even if you have to steal a car to do so."
VICE on Hollertronix (Diplo + Low Budget)
LINKS:
http://www.opulentmagazine.com
Australian Tour February 2006
Show details below, tickets on sale Monday
January 16.
PERTH
Thursday 16th February – Beck’s Verandah, Perth
Perth International Arts Festival
www.perthfestival.com.au
MELBOURNE
Friday 17th February – The Gershwin Room, Melbourne
Tickets from Polyester, Northside, Central Station, Obese and the Espy Bottleshop
Presented By Inpress
SYDNEY
Saturday 18th February – Chequers @ Mandarin Club
Tickets from Moshtix outlets or 9209 4614 or online, http://www.moshtix.com.au
Presented By Three D World
Please forward all press enquires to Emily @ Penny Drop (emily@pennydrop.com.au)
Please forward all Opulent related enquiries to Evet @ Opulent (evet@opulentmagazine.com)