Posts Tagged: Diplo
22
Nov 08
New Kanye West – Sky High Mixtape
I think I will always underestimate what kind of impact releasing a mixtape before an album drops will have on sales and general reception of the album. It can’t be too bad — Lil Wayne basically releases a few dozen of them before each of his records; and Kanye West is no stranger of mixtapes, either. Didn’t he release his Graduate mixtape a little bit before Graduation saw its release?
This Sky High mixtape, somewhat narrarated by DJ Benzi and Plain Pat, doesn’t really feature anything from Kanye West’s 808’s and Heartbreak (save from a “Love Lockdown” remix), but features some of the best Kanye remixes around. Every top-notch producer showed up for class today; we’ve got Diplo, A-Trak, Kickdrums, and Benzi in attendence. Man, even Kanye dropped the school-related puns. I just can’t let something die, huh?
Catch the mixtape and a few highlights below! Continue reading →
13
Oct 08
New Radiohead – Reckoner (Diplo in a Trainwreck Remix)
So this is Diplo’s second stab at Radiohead’s brilliant “Reckoner.” I’m just not feeling it guys. I wasn’t feeling it until the perfectly battered Thom Yorke vocals came into play. It only gets better from there. Catch it down there
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10
Oct 08
‘R.I.P. Paper Planes’ – Yeah Right, Diplo.
Over at Mad Decent, Diplo had this to say about a new “Paper Planes” copycat remix:
La Fonda – Paperplanes <—- Gross
It had a really good run, but it’s over now.
M.I.A. – Paper Planes (La Fonda remix)
Yes, this remix IS completely horrible and should have never been recorded, but I doubt “Paper Planes” is going anywhere. It’s still hot on iTunes — it’s currently sitting at #14 and it’s still in the Top 10 in the US. If this Jigga and M.I.A. joint (”Boys (remix)”) ever hits radio the way “Paper Planes” has, we’re going to listening to M.I.A. clear through 2009.
All this mainstream success has brought M.I.A. out of retirement; she is prepping to do a cheapo re-release of her sophomore album Kala fully-equipped with some high rolling bonus tracks.
But what can we expect from LP number three? More rappers? Of course. What about high profile rappers? I’m afraid so. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing — listen to this:
Not bad right? I just hope not every track on LP3 will sound like that Timbaland collaboration.
25
Sep 08
New Radiohead – Reckoner (Diplo Remix) / (Ring Trick Mix)
Did you know Radiohead have kicked off another remix competition? Well… they did. I love this sort of thing. For a couple reasons:
1. Our favorite DJs and producers (see: Holy Fuck, DIPLO) usually end up winning these contests.
2. We usually end discovering cool, new DJs, producers, and artists (see: Hipster Runoff).
Here, I have the audible proof of why these remix competitions are so damn great. For one, we have Diplo’s erratic remix of this In Rainbows favorite (falls under #1). I also have a copy of Ring Trick’s remix (and now we have #2). Both are dramatically different, but darn good. I thought I’d be partial to Diplo’s remix, but I am finding myself enjoying Ring Trick’s remix more. I guess you can make your own decision. Catch these remixes below. Continue reading →
15
Sep 08
New John Legend and Andre 3000 – Green Light (Diplo Dade Count 1988 Mix)
Quite a while ago, I posted a hard-hitting MSTRKRFT remix of John Legend’s and Andre 3000’s fantasic “Green Light”. Since then many remixes have spawned up and made the usual rounds, but none have caused a commotion quite like Diplo only can. Last weekend, Diplo aired his new “Green Light” remixed (also know as the Diplo Dade Count 1988 Mix) — it’s just as good as you’d expect a Diplo remix to be, especially after that Top Ranking much of amazing.
9
Sep 08
New Justice (ft. Daft Punk, Kanye West, Diplo, A-Trak) – Fortisphere (Immuzikation Blend)
Pretty Much Amazing favorite Immuzikation is always hot on the trail of the freshest buzz around the blogs. He wasted no time blending and molding Justice’s superhyped “Planisphere” with some Daft Punk, KanYeezy, Diplo, and Ye’s bud A-Trak. This guy is one busy DJ — thats why we like him so much.
A pat in the back? No, this guy deserves a medal.
25
Jul 08
Santogold vs Diplo – Top Ranking Mixtape For Free
I believe what blogs tell me:
TO:musiclikedirt
SUBJECT: Top Ranking: A Diplo Dub
“Hey
Here’s a little Friday treat for you. The Santogold VS Diplo mixtape.
Santogold PR Towersâ€TO:Santogold PR
SUBJECT: RE: Top Ranking: A Diplo Dub
“Hi, This is fantastic, but its the full mix. Am I allowed to post it or is this just for preview/review!!??â€TO:musiclikedirt
SUBJECT: RE:RE: Top Ranking: A Diplo Dub
“It is out commercially, but you are fine to post xxâ€
In that case… here are some new dubs on the mixtape you may not have yet. Continue reading →
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Jul 08
Santogold & Diplo – Top Ranking / Rihanna ‘Disturbia’ Music Video!
Much love to 8/1 for these wicked new Santogold tracks off the new Santogold Diplo dub Top Ranking!
I have really laid off on buying this, waiting for a free copy? *hint hint*
In the mean time, here are four more cuts off this collection of summer jamz!
Santogold – Shuv It (Disco D Blend)
Santogold – I’m A Lady (Diplo Mix feat. Amanda Blank)
Santogold – Anne (Switch Mix)
Santogold – Creator (Mumdance Mix feat. Jammer, Badness, Chronik Rage, Slikman and Tempz)
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Rihanna’s Music Video: The video that changed Pop Music forever. Well at least for now. Continue reading →
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Jul 08
New Santogold + M.I.A. – Get It Up
I never quite understood the whole Santogold being the next M.I.A. stuff. If anyone paid any attention to her S/T album beyond “Creator,” they would see Santi White offers more than just M.I.A.-esque birdcalls. That being said, this Santo-pragasam collab is is just RIDICULOUS. The chicks teamed up with Radioclit and Gorilla Zoe to create the monster that is “Get It Up” (which made its way to Top Ranking [buy it!]). Listen below, satisfaction guaranteed.
Santogold + M.I.A. – Get It Up
