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Skrillex, Diplo, Justin Bieber 'Where Are Ü Now' Drum Cover

Possibly the year's biggest collaboration outside of "FourFiveSeconds," "Where Are Ü Now" by Justin Bieber, Skrillex and Diplo just got a skilled drum cover by YouTube drumming sensation Luke Holland. The drummer adds his own touch to the electronic-tinged pop tune. We hear the original in the background, while Holland drums his own routine over it with some theatrics of casual stick flips in between cymbal crashes and hits on the snare drum.
Mad Decent Block Party '15 Cities, Dates, Ticket Info Announced

Summer has been on the music community's mind for quite some time, and now Diplo's Mad Decent label and brand is gearing up for its famous summer tour. It has announced the summer dates, cities and ticketing information for the 2015 Mad Decent Block Party, presented by Bud Light. 2015 will bring the traveling one-day party to cities all over North America including Philadelphia, where it all began, New Orleans, Brooklyn, Austin, Vancouver, San Diego and Los Angeles.
Skrillex, Diplo, Justin Bieber Interview Power 106

After they closed out Ultra Music Festival last weekend, Justin Bieber, Skrillex and Diplo stayed in Miami a little while longer to do some promo for their record together "Where Are Ü Now." The trio went on the air with Miami radio station Power 96 to discuss the track that has been the first big hit from Jack Ü's recent album Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü, an upcoming collaboration that will appear on Bieber's album and how each of them operate as artists individually and together, notably as Jack Ü.
Skrillex Full Flex Tour 2015 Lineup Announced

On a day of pranks, jokes and general tomfoolery, it can be hard to believe any sort of announcement made by artists. One such revelation that on first glance seems too good to be true, but in reality is 100 percent true -- do not do this to Canada -- Skrillex has announced the lineup of acts who will join him on the July Canadian Full Flex Tour. The announced 2015 acts are Jack Ü, meaning Diplo will join to perform as their duo, Canadian dubstep duo Zeds Dead, Harlem rapper A$AP Ferg, Tycho, Jack Ü collaborator and Canadian singer Kiesza, OWSLA signees Hundred Waters and a back-to-back set from Anna Lunoe and mija.
Skrillex, Diplo, Justin Bieber, Diddy, Kiesza, CL Close Out UMF 2015

Ultra Music Festival 2015 wrapped up last night, March 29, and Los Angeles-born bass don Skrillex had the honor of closing out the massive, three-day electronic music event. The "Recess" producer did not waste the opportunity, bringing out some of his biggest collaborators, including Diplo, who flew in from Brazil after his Major Lazer gig at Lollapalooza, Justin Bieber, CL, Kiesza, Diddy, Kai and Sam Dew.
Diplo, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant Announce Collab On Instagram

Whoa... we did not see this one coming at all. This collaboration came deep out of the Wrigley Field ivy in left field, According to an Instagram post by Diplo with a selfie of him and the Led Zeppelin legend, Robert Plant, the pair are collaborating on something. The caption simply says "collab coming soon" so it isn't clear what they are working on or who it is for - it could be basic production work for a new Plant song, or Robert could be laying down some vocals for a new Diplo track.
Is Justin Bieber Performing Alongside Diplo, Skrillex at Ultra?

Miami is slowly filling up with ravers, DJs and aspiring music professionals at the Winter Music Conference as the city heats up with parties day and night gearing up to the big show: Ultra Music Festival 2015. One of the mainstage headliners, Skrillex might be getting some company on his massive stage as he closes out the whole festival Sunday night, March 29, with a 10 p.m. set time. In a series of tweets, it appears as though he might be joined by Jack Ü partner Diplo and Justin Bieber on stage, who would perform alongside together their single "Where Are Ü Now."
Major Lazer Announce Album 'Peace Is the Mission,' Share Single "Roll the Bass"

Major Lazer -- the trio of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire -- has finally unveiled the complete details for their first of two albums slated for release in 2015. The trio's third studio album, 'Peace Is the Mission,' will be released June 1 and the nine-track album comes with features from the likes of Ellie Goulding, Elliphant, Ariana Grande, 2 Chainz, Pusha T and others. With the album announcement, Major Lazer have shared their new single "Roll the Bass," which you will receive as an instant download if you pre-order the album now.
Diplo Compares Taylor Swift Fans To North Korean Army, Regrets Ever Dissing The 'Style' Singer

Last year, Diplo created a Kickstarter to "Get Taylor Swift A Booty." Although some were amused by the mean-spirited fundraiser, Lorde called the DJ out for it. Fortunately that didn't end his friendship with the "Yellow Flicker Beat" singer; however, it did incite an army of Tayor Swift fans to lash out at him online. In a new interview with British GQ Style (via MTV) he said that he regrets the day he ever messed with the "Style" singer and compared the Swifties to the army of North Korea.
Diplo, K-Swiss Launch The Board

You may remember those commercials Diplo did back in the day with BlackBerry that were all over TV several years ago. Well, now the Jack Ü member has found himself a new partner in the form of K-Swiss. The new commercial deal, titled "The Board," is creating a new creative team that will work under the watchful eye of Diplo. The team will be crowdsourced through an application on the K-Swiss site.
iLoveMakonnen Releases ‘Drink More Water 5 (Freestyle)' [LISTEN]

iLoveMakonnen is still riding high on the success of his Grammy-nominated hit, "Tuesday," but he's ready to offer up some new music for the fans. On Tuesday, he released "Drink More Water 5 (Freestyle)" and announced that he's dropping a new mixtape later this month.
Stream Diplo's Remix of QT's "Hey QT"

In between all the touring with Major Lazer and promotion he has been doing for Jack Ü and his dancehall-inspired project, Diplo is still finding the time to put together remixes of an eclectic range of pop and indie songs. His latest remix is for one of pop's biggest rebels, QT, and her single "Hey QT."
Mysteryland USA Full Lineup: Diplo, Empire of the Sun, Kygo Will Headline

The 2015 edition of Mysteryland USA has announced its full lineup for the EDM festival that takes place May 22 to 24. Diplo, Empire of the Sun and Kygo are among the weekend's headliners. The event will be held on the same grounds as the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, New York, 'Billboard' reported.
Mad Decent Boat Party 2015 Lineup: Jack Ü, Major Lazer, Dillon Francis Included

Diplo just keeps on providing news today. First a Major Lazer song, then a alternative version of his track "Stand For" with Ty Dolla $ign and now he has announced the lineup for Mad Decent Boat Party 2015. The boat festival will be headlined by the aforementioned Major Lazer, his duo Jack Ü with comrade Skrillex and Dillon Francis.
Diplo Shares Alternative Version of "Stand For" [LISTEN]

Having already released a Major Lazer song with DJ Snake and MØ titled "Lean on Me" today, March 2, Diplo decided it was time to upload an alternative version of his November 2014 collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign: "Stand For."