Guide Note

Diplo is an American DJ and electronic music producer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is strongly influenced by his childhood homes throughout the southern United States, and incorporates characteristically southern music styles into his music. But in general, he mixes many different styles of hip-hop, pop and electronic music. He is closely linked with M.I.A., and is often credited for popularizing the Brazilian baile funk musical style in the United States.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Wesley Pentz
2. Born in Mississippi
3. Years Active: 2003 - Present
4. Record label: Big Dada
5. Started record label Mad Decent
6. Name is a reference to the dinosaur species Diplodocus
7. Nicknames: Wes Gully, Wes Diplo, Diplodocus
8. Produced M.I.A.'s early material
9. Discovered and promoted Brazilian artists, Bonde Do Role

Discography

1. Florida 2004

1. Newsflash 2003
2. Epistemology Suite 2003
3. Thinamajawn 2003
4. Diplo Rhythm 2004
5. Reload It 2005

1. AEIOU 2003
2. AEIOU Pt. 2: Making Music Your own 2004
3. Piracy Funds Terrorism 2004
4. Favela on Blast 2004
5. Favela Strikes Back 2005
6. Fabric Live 24 2005
7. Mad Decent Radio, Vol. 1 2006
8. I Like Turtles 2007