Diplo

Description: (Co-Creator and Lead Member of the Electronic Dancehall Music Project ‘Major Lazer’)

Diplo (Thomas Wesley Pentz) has slowly risen to fame to make his place in the American music industry as one of the most dynamic and talented musical geniuses. The American record producer, rapper, musician, singer and songwriter also happens to be the founder of the Dancehall music group’s project ‘Major Lazer’. His association with DJ Skrillex brought the electronic super duo Jack U into form. He started with his mash up mix tapes and it wasn’t soon before he started being known as the master in the electronic dance music on the local front, playing in local clubs in Philadelphia. He slowly rose to fame among the local party crowd and it didn’t take him too much time after that to start his own club nights along with his friend DJ Low Budget, which they named ‘Hollertronix’. They released a mix tape in 2003 titled ‘Never Scared’ and shot to worldwide fame. Diplo kept working towards his dreams and quickly released his first solo album titled ‘Florida’, which was just the first one of the many successful ventures as an artist. ‘Major Lazer’ became his most popular stint and his international fame rose to the skies.

Overview

Birthday November 10, 1978 (Scorpio)
Alternative names Thomas Wesley Pentz
Height 180 cm
Parents Thomas Pentz
Barbara Jean Cox
Children Lazer Pentz, Lockett Pentz

Did you know

Is Diplo a member of any music groups? Yes, Diplo is a member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer.
What is Diplo's record label called? Diplo's record label is called Mad Decent.
Has Diplo collaborated with any popular artists? Yes, Diplo has collaborated with artists such as Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, and Skrillex.
What genres of music does Diplo produce? Diplo produces various genres of music including EDM, dancehall, and hip hop.
Where is Diplo originally from? Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz, is originally from Tupelo, Mississippi, United States.
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