Diplo gained national recognition in 2003 with the release of his ‘Never Scared’ mixtape, which The New York Times named one of the top ten albums of the year, following the success of his Philadelphia-based ‘Hooked on Hollertronix’ parties co-hosted with DJ Low Budget. His solo debut album, ‘Florida,’ was released on Big Dada Records in 2004, and his ‘Favela on Blast’ mixtapes introduced Brazilian baile funk to American audiences. His career advanced significantly through a collaboration with British artist M.I.A. after she discovered his music in 2004, leading to their highly acclaimed mixtape, ‘Piracy Funds Terrorism Vol.
LSD’ in 2019. Throughout his career, Diplo has consistently pushed musical boundaries, producing for and collaborating with a wide array of high-profile artists including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Britney Spears, Joji, Morgan Wallen, and Ellie Goulding, while maintaining an active international touring schedule.