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  • Diplo joins Damian Lazarus & Jungle on deep-house cut ‘Don’t Be Afraid’

    Diplo joins Damian Lazarus & Jungle on deep-house cut ‘Don’t Be Afraid’

    Grammy-award-winning producer Diplo teams up with Damian Lazarus and Jungle to deliver a new deep-house release, “Don’t Be Afraid” which is available to stream now and pre-order on 12” vinyl via Higher Ground. 

    Diplo & Damian Lazarus – Don’t Be Afraid (feat. Jungle)

    Opening with a hypnotic beat, “Don’t Be Afraid” is a mesmerizing tribal-infused deep-house track with atmospheric builds and warm sonic textures.  Featuring soothing vocals that glide effortlessly, the release is a perfect melting pot of sounds that fuse Diplo’s ease with Damian Lazarus’s techno wit.

    “We met Diplo in LA a few years back and got chatting about working together.  We sent him a few ideas that we’d been cooking up and he took a melody and worked it in this banger. We’re really happy everyone else can enjoy it now too.”

    Jungle

    The track comes paired with a music video that further drives the track’s tribal sound home. Directed by J Lloyd of Jungle and Charlie Di Placido, the visual features a tribe of diverse dancers moving to the single’s sensual beats. 

    This track marks the latest offering from Diplo’s house/dance record label Higher Ground.  Since its inception in 2019, the label has been releasing a string of hit tracks that include the most recent  “One By One” with Elderbrook and Andhim in addition to three number one U.S. Dance hits for Diplo that include the Grammy-nominated SIDEPIECE collaboration “On My Mind,” “Looking For Me” with Paul Wolford and Kareen Lomax and “Turn Back Time” with Sonny Fodera.  For additional information related to Higher Ground, please visit its official Facebook Page.

  • Diplo, Elderbrook & Andhim unveil music video for ‘One By One’

    Diplo, Elderbrook & Andhim unveil music video for ‘One By One’

    After recently releasing the acclaimed summer anthem ‘One By One’, Diplo, Elederbrook & Andhim deliver a hypnotizing music video to coincide with the release available to stream/download now via FFRR / Higher Ground.

    Diplo – One By One (feat. Elderbrook & Andhim)

    “One By One”  saw its release last month and has become an international hit with close to 3 million global streams to date.  The uplifting release combines the house music stylings of Diplo with the soothing sounds of Andhim and showcases Elderbrook’s dreamy vocals at its top line.  Fueled by atmospheric soundscapes with mysterious hints of flavor, the track culminates with an emphatic message of perseverance while putting listeners in a chilled back vibe.

    Directed by London-based filmmaker and visual artist, Stefano Ottaviano the captivating video uses dream-like visuals to duplicate the leading actor in multiple scenes at the same.  Playing on the track’s lyrics “One By One,” the visual pans out the duplicate images of the artist one at a time. The established director has worked for high-level brands that include Nike, Mercedes, MTV, and Disney.

    Thomas Wesley Pentz, known artistically as Diplo, is a Grammy-Award-winning DJ, songwriter, and record producer.  In addition to his solo career, the artist has established himself in multiple successful projects that include Major Lazer, Jack Ü, LSD, and Silk City.   For additional information on Diplo, please visit his official website.

  • Diplo, Elderbrook & Andhim release summer anthem ‘One By One’

    Diplo, Elderbrook & Andhim release summer anthem ‘One By One’

    Legendary music artists Diplo, Elderbrook, & Andhim team up on a hot, summer single titled, “One By One” available to stream/download now via FFRR / Higher Ground.

    Diplo – One By One (feat. Elderbrook & Andhim) 

    Opening with an anticipatory beat, “One By One” is a gorgeous, uplifting release that combines the house music stylings of Diplo with the soothing sounds of Andhim showcasing Elderbrook’s dreamy vocals at its top line.  The star-studded release is fueled by atmospheric soundscapes with mysterious hints of flavor to put listeners in a chilled back vibe perfect for the upcoming season.  The track culminates with an emphatic message of perseverance to close out the release with sheer satisfaction.

    Thomas Wesley Pentz, known artistically as Diplo, is a Grammy-Award-winning DJ, songwriter, and record producer.  In addition to his solo career, the artist has established himself in multiple successful projects that include Major Lazer, Jack Ü, LSD, and Silk City.  The artist has worked with A-list artists including Beyonce, The Weeknd, Madonna, Bad Bunny, and many more. His recent 2021 releases include collaborations with Sonny Fodera, Black Coffee, and Mark Ronson.  For additional information on Diplo, please visit his official website.

    Elderbrook is a UK-born multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has worked with the likes of Gorgon City, Clean Bandit, Robin Schulz, and is the voice of the Grammy-nominated CamelPhat single “Cola.” The artist recently released a new single titled, “Body” and announced that he will be embarking on a North American tour from September into December.

  • SIDEPIECE deliver their first release of 2021 with ‘Temptation’

    SIDEPIECE deliver their first release of 2021 with ‘Temptation’

    Grammy-nominated dance music duo SIDEPIECE announces their first release of 2021 with “Temptation” available to stream/download via FFRR and Higher Ground.

    SIDEPIECE – Temptation

    Opening with an enticing build, “Temptation” drops into a tech-house heater that is flawlessly crafted for any dancefloor. Featuring amplifying horn progressions with a searing vocal radiating, “I’m Loving You,” the track becomes the ultimate “temptation” to make audiences worldwide move.

    “Temptation” follows SIDEPIECE’s internationally acclaimed 2020 collaboration with Diplo, “On My Mind” which amassed over 120 Million streams across all platforms with over 20K global radio spins across 49 territories.   This has also included heavy support from Kiss FM and BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong who nominated them as one of his “Future Stars” while gaining 5 Million monthly Spotify listeners in the process. 

    SIDEPIECE is an electronic music duo comprised of Nitti Gritti and Party Favor who came together in 2019. Party Favor has released a slew of tracks off of Diplo’s recording label, Mad Decent and has accumulated over 400 million streams to date while Nitti Gritti is a Latin Grammy Award and a Latin Billboard Music Award-winning producer and recently earned the number 14 spot for 1001 Tracklists’ “Top 101 Producers 2020.”   They both have collaborated with a slew of artists including Dillon Francis,  Major Lazer, and Above and Beyond.

  • Diplo & Sonny Fodera collaborate on ‘Turn Back Time’

    Diplo & Sonny Fodera collaborate on ‘Turn Back Time’

    Electronic music producers Diplo & Sonny Fodera collaborate on a brand-new single titled, “Turn Back Time” which is currently available to stream/download via FFRR / Higher Ground here.

    “Turn Back Time” combines the production prowess of two of dance music’s most talented producers as it features old-school piano riffs coupled with a sublime vocal, bobbing beats, and a subliminal bass line.  The feel-good track’s infectious rhythm makes for unmistakable dance floor appeal.

    “Turn Back Time was born out of a late-night session with me & Diplo. I was on tour in LA at the time, playing some amazing shows, meeting some really cool people, and feeling super inspired by my surroundings. I played Turn Back Time in some of my last live shows and the response was so crazy, we knew we had to release it! Enjoy… and let’s hope I can drop this one LIVE for you all soon. 🤞🏼❤️” 

    Sonny Fodera

    Having recently released the crossover dance hit, “Wired” featuring Ella Syre, Sonny Fodera returns with another stand-out single.  The artist has remixed for some of the biggest artists in the industry and worked with the likes of Calvin Harris, Disciples, MK, and more.  He has amassed over a dozen top ten releases on Beatport and performed at some of the most prestigious clubs and music festivals including Creamfields, Hideout, and is scheduled to perform at Electric Daisy Carnival Portugal.

    Diplo is a Grammy Award-winning artist whose recent 2020 release, “Looking For Me” with Paul Woolford and Kareen Lomax garnered over 80 million combined streams and went on to become number one on the US dance chart. “On My Mind” with fellow US production duo SIDEPIECE became BBC Radio1’s “Track of the Week,” reached over 70 million streams, and became a viral sensation on Tik Tok in the process.  He is also a member of some of music’s most defining groups including Major Lazer, LSD, and Jack Ü.

    For additional information on Sonny Fodera, please visit his official Facebook Page.  For more information on Diplo, please visit his official website.