Diplo at E11EVEN Miami

• The venue: E11EVEN Miami
• The DJs: Diplo
• The Price: $82.63
• The Date: March 27, 2026 Add to Calendar

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Diplo gained mainstream recognition in 2008 with the release of his single “Blow Your Head” and through his production work on M.I.A.’s global hit “Paper Planes”【308434294765863†L231-L244】. In 2006 he founded the record label Mad Decent and the nonprofit Heaps Decent, platforms that foster innovative artists and support community music projects【308434294765863†L236-L238】. He formed Major Lazer with Switch in 2011, blending dancehall and electronic music to create anthems like “Lean On,” and later partnered with Skrillex as Jack Ü and Mark Ronson as Silk City【308434294765863†L231-L236】. These collaborations helped pioneer new sounds and brought EDM and dancehall into the pop mainstream.

A tireless collaborator, Diplo has produced and remixed tracks for an array of superstars including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Britney Spears and Bad Bunny【308434294765863†L247-L254】. His willingness to cross genres—from reggae and trap to country and house—has kept him on the cutting edge of dance music for over two decades. Beyond his solo releases like the album Florida, he continues to champion global sounds through his work with Major Lazer, LSD (with Labrinth and Sia) and Silk City【308434294765863†L231-L236】.

Diplo’s entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond music. He built a multimedia studio and event space called The Mausoleum in Philadelphia, where artists such as Shakira and Christina Aguilera have recorded【308434294765863†L312-L317】. Heaps Decent provides music education and resources to underserved youth in Australia, reflecting his commitment to giving back. As he takes over E11EVEN for Miami Music Week, expect an eclectic set that draws from his vast catalogue and celebrates the global sounds that have made him one of the most influential producers of our time.