Who is Diplo?

If like me you've been living under a rock for the last 5 years then you've probably only become aware of the DJ/Producer "Diplo" in recent months.  Announced as part of this year's Stereosonic line up, it's  very possible that if you're not yet a fan, by the end of this year you may well be.

Diplo is coming to Australia late 2012 or Stereosonic

When the Stereosonic lineup was announced yesterday with Diplo as one of the headlining acts, it's safe to say that social mediia went a little bit crazy, with many describing the line up - which also includes Avicii, Laidback Luke and Tiesto - as "MASSIVE!!!!!"

If the name "Diplo" doesn't ring a bell, try names such as M.I.A, Missy Elliot , Lil' John, Snoop Dogg, Kid Cudi and Santigold. These are some of the artists that Wesley Pentz, a.k.a Diplo, has worked with over the years, most notibly working with M.I.A on her grammy nominated hit "Paper Planes" in 2008.

  

Diplo partaying with M.I.A

As well as being a producer and a DJ, Diplo has founded "Heaps Decent", a social relief program to help children, right here in Australia.  Through providing resources for underprivileged youths, Heaps Decent supports  and encourages creativity belieiving in doing so a "new unique music scene will be uncovered."

So if you're like me and have been living under a rock for the last 5 years, never fear for by the end of this article you will know who Diplo is and the influence he is having on the music industry, on both a local and international scale.   Through his philanthropy and production, to live shows and collaborations Diplo is a powerhouse taking musicianship to the next level.

To hear more from Diplo you can check out his soundcloud page or catch him on the east coast for Stereosonic - details on RTM's Festival Updates Page