FREE DOWNLOADABLE MIX: DIPLO ‘Chasing The Dragon’
Download the new Diplo ‘Chasing The Dragon http://www.discobelle.net/2010/07/22/chasing-the-dragon
DIPLO TO RELEASE DIRECTORIAL FILM DEBUT, “FAVELA ON BLAST
Favela on Blast, the directorial film debut from Grammy-nominated DJ and producer, Diplo, and his partner Leandro HBL, documents a vibrant and innovative musical subculture that has emerged in Brazil’s impoverished slums, known as favelas. Well beneath the radar of mainstream society for the last 20 years, they have their own language, style and heroes. Their music and culture have gone mostly unnoticed outside of South America until now. Favela on Blast captures the rarely seen stories of MC’s, DJ’s, dancers, and cultural producers through the eyes of Diplo and Brazilian filmmaker Leandro HBL, with memorable appearances from funk superstars Deize, Tigrona, Mr. Catra, and Duda Do Borell.
Favela on Blast documents the culture surrounding “Funk Carioca,” a musical rhythm that mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980′s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian music. It is one of the most interesting musical movements in the world and it comes from one of the most violent and poorest places too: the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Bombastic rhythms coming from the Miami Bass and loops and samples are united to powerful rap vocals using Brazilian slang. This music is designed to be listened to as loud as possible and with high bass pumping through the tropical nights of Rio. The heroes are the creators- the musicians. Their pace is set between colossal street parties; propped with rudimentary sound-systems, warring drug factions, and an eerily tense city where the Police and societies elite have the upper hand until it comes to their musical culture, always Brazil’s heart and nation’s identity.
Favela On Blast – Official Trailer from Mad Decent on Vimeo.
Diplo vs Tiësto “C’Mon” Exclusive Release!
We are very excited to present Diplo and Tiësto’s collaborative effort in the form of “C’Mon”, an absolutely HUGE track showcasing the best of both producers. Get it exclusively on Beatport… HERE!
gucci + diplo (FREE mixtape download)
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What more can I say? A free Gucci Mane mixtape from Mad Decent impresario Diplo. Maluca – El Tigeraso
Take a second to look at this- the first video from Maluca, Mad Decent artist and Diplo’s newest protégé. She kills it!
MAD DECENT ANNOUNCES NEW SIGNINGS FOR 2010!
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Mad Decent has had a paramount year with releases from Diplo & Switch’sMajor Lazer’s PON DE FLOOR (VIDEO)
Major Lazer’s video for “Pon De Floor” + directed by Eric Wareheim (of Tim and Eric Awesome Show fame) = if there was an emoticon for “dumbfounded astonishment” I would use it right here.
Major Lazer “Pon De Floor” from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.
Major Lazer iPhone App Now Available
Major Lazer finally has their own iPhone app, and it was totally worth the wait. It’s super innovative and fun. It’s got the ability to remix portions of the Major Lazer LP, “Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do”, and makes all kinds of crazy sound effects. Check this ting out.
* Unique Major Lazer sounds ward off vampires and zombies, now with 20% more zombie-fighting power!
* Use actual sounds from Major Lazer to make music on your iPhone or iPod touch
* Includes 10 customizable kits that include elements from songs on the album
* Take control of the rhythm of every drum sound and sample
* Remix rhythmic patterns from the album or start from scratch to make your own creations
* Bring sounds in and out of the mix to change the music
* Tap the touch screen to play and record your own musical patterns
* Customize patterns to create your own unique beats
Purchase iDrum: Major Lazer as well as the new album on iTunes -
