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  • Grammy-winning producer, Diplo hints on collaboration with Simi

    Grammy-winning producer, Diplo hints on collaboration with Simi

    Grammy award-winning producer, songwriter and DJ, Diplo has hinted on a possible music collaboration with Nigerian alternative superstar, Simi.

    Diplo is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSD, with Sia and Labrinth.

    He is also working with producer and DJ Skrillex as part of the electronic duo Jack Ü, as well as on Silk City with Mark Ronson.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Diplo posted a photo of Simi recording in a studio with the caption, “Legend @simplysimi.”

    This comes days after Simi announced her upcoming album ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ and revealed the retro album cover.

    On Wednesday, she wrote, “Guys, Is it doing you like you should pre-order something incredible? Look at her cute little cheeks,dont tell her no.”

    NAN reports that although it is unsure if the collaboration will be part of the album, this is not the first time American, Diplo will be collaborating with a Nigerian artist.

    He recently headlined ‘Gidi Fest’ and a successful concert at Lagos’ Hard Rock Cafe. Diplo has also worked with a number of Nigerian artists including Burna Boy, Mr Eazi and Kizz Daniel.

  • Why I signed Mr Eazi-Diplo

    Nigerian pop star, Tosin Ajibade a.k.a Mr Eazi has been signed on Diplo’s Mad Decent, a record label owned by him.

    The afro-pop star is listed on the label’s website as one of the artistes on its roster.

     

    Diplo noted that the deal was sealed during his last world tour where he visited and performed in several African countries.

    He recounted in a chat with The Guardian why he signed Mr Eazi .

    “When I go out [to] somewhere like Africa, it’s not a business to me.I think to myself: ‘This place is changing rapidly. How can we help build it?

     

    “When it comes to making music, understand that my intentions are always great. I’m there for the music only.

     

    “I have a lot of privilege by being a middle-class white American. So if I had to trade that by being considered exploitative, and people always saying negative things about me…it’s a small price to pay.”