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Blow Your Head: Diplo Presents Dubstep

Diplo · 2010

68 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · house · EDM

An explosive compilation where heavy basslines meet intricate rhythms, showcasing the raw energy of the dubstep movement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • for late-night parties
  • heavy basslines that command attention
  • wave-like pacing for immersive listening
  • explosive tracks to energize crowds

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft, mellow sounds
  • seek immediate catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2010, Diplo was already an established figure in electronic music, known for his genre-blending production. 'Blow Your Head: Diplo Presents Dubstep' came out during a pivotal year for both Diplo and the burgeoning dubstep scene, following his influential work on Major Lazer and collaborations with various artists. This album marked a significant exploration of the dubstep genre, solidifying his role as a tastemaker.
Stylistic neighbors
Major Lazer· DJ Snake· Flosstradamus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Re-Up 4:23
  • 2 Hold the Line (Skream remix) 3:19
  • 3 Down 5:39
  • 4 U Don't Like Me (Datsik remix) 4:40
  • 5 Strange Fruit 3:43
  • 6 Glazed 5:02
  • 7 Burn (Stenchman remix) 3:35
  • 8 Sweet Shop 3:13
  • 9 Cockney Thug (Caspa remix) 4:12
  • 10 Stop What You're Doing (James Blake remix) 3:46
  • 11 Sunset 4:11
  • 12 Sparing the Horses 4:25
  • 13 26 Basslines 5:01
  • 14 Youth Blood (12th Planet & Flinch remix) 4:20
  • 15 Resealable Friendship (Starkey remix) 4:34
  • 16 Hold On (Subfocus remix) 4:27

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