Diplo gets down to business and gives us his Top 5.

This is Diplo. He makes beats, mixtapes, and pretty dope party anthems. He also loves turtles, probably as much as this kid.

M.I.S.S. TV caught up with the celeb DJ at the Pepsi DJ Collective in Williamsburg earlier this year to find out the nitty gritty. Yes, Major Lazer (his collaboration project with Switch) produced one of the best albums of the year. Yes, he has an upcoming set of remixes with Gucci Mane that includes this Mariah Carey “Can’t Let Go” sampled ditty. Yes, his Mad Decent co-sign (and former lady love) Maluca is blowing up on the internet, on stage, and on M.I.S.S. Those were all relevant topics we could have investigated. But no, dear viewers, we here at M.I.S.S TV decided to flex our journalistic muscles to find out what really makes the man tick–animals. Peep Diplo’s Top 5 Animals below, and when you’re done watching, hit Google! You know you want a better look at those Pink Amazonian Dolphins.

Diplo’s Top 5 from Gabriella Davi Khorasanee on Vimeo.

Diplo’s Top 5 from Gabriella Davi Khorasanee on Vimeo.

Major Lazer

Producer/DJ’s Diplo and Switch have put their “post modern songwriting” abilities together to create an exciting new venture with, Major Lazer.

They’ve got a dope track out right now called “Hold the Line”  featuring Mr. Lex and Santigold. If you haven’t heard it yet, check it. The track has an animated video which features an extremely muscular Jamaican commando riding a surfboard through outer space with laser beams coming from one arm to blast blood-thirsty zombies. It’s action-packed and, somehow, the video and song blends to appropriate this alternative dancehall sound.

Major Lazer

Bacardi B-LIVE will present performances and collaborations from some of the hottest musical acts and DJs of today. Major Lazer is on the bill along with A-Trak, MSTRKRFT, Matt and Kim, Drop the Lime, Santigold, Q-Tip, and the list goes on. Head on over to the Bacardi B-LIVE website for your chance to sign up for FREE tickets. Since Bacardi is the main sponsor and promoting new drinks, this will be a 21 + event. Check the Major Lazer page for a complete listing of their show dates. The album, Gun’s Dont Kill People…Lazers Do,  drops June 16th but you can stream it now over on their Myspace page.

Major Lazer: "Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do"

Track list:

1. “HOLD THE LINE” Feat. MR. LEX & SANTIGOLD

2. “When You Hear The Bassline” Feat. MS. THING

3. “Can’t Stop Now” Feat. MR. VEGAS & JOVI ROCKWELL

4. “Lazer Theme” Feat. FUTURE TROUBLE

5. “Anything Goes” Feat. TURBULENCE

6. “Cash Flow” Feat. JAH DAN

7. “Mary Jane” Feat. MR. EVIL & MAPEI

8. “Bruk Out” Feat. T.O.K. & MS. THING

9. “What U Like” Feat. AMANDA BLANK & EINSTEIN

10. “Keep It Goin’ Louder” Feat. NINA SKY & RICKY BLAZE

11. “Pon De Floor” Feat. VYBZ KARTEL (Additional Prpduction By AFRO JACK)

12. “Baby” Feat. PRINCE ZIMBOO

13. “Jump Up” Feat. LEFTSIDE & SUPAHYPE (Co-Produced By CROOKERS)

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