Decent Work for Decent Pay
Diplo · 2009
58 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · house · EDM
An eclectic blend of dancehall rhythms and electronic beats, underscored by playful sampling and bold remixes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic flow with energetic peaks for lively gatherings playful remixes for dance enthusiasts
- Context
- By the time 'Decent Work for Decent Pay' was released in 2009, Diplo had already established himself as a prominent figure in electronic music, following his breakthrough with the hit 'Paper Planes.' This album reflects his knack for genre-blending and remix culture, showcasing his evolution from underground producer to mainstream collaborator.
- If you like
- hip-hop, house, EDM
Decent Work for Decent Pay is an album by Diplo, released in 2009. An eclectic blend of dancehall rhythms and electronic beats, underscored by playful sampling and bold remixes. This album is significant for its innovative remixes that helped popularize tracks like 'Paper Planes,' which became emblematic of the late 2000s hip-hop landscape. Furthermore, it contributed to the rise of moombahton, bridging the gap between various genres and influencing contemporary electronic music production. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Decent Work for Decent Pay sound like?
An eclectic blend of dancehall rhythms and electronic beats, underscored by playful sampling and bold remixes. Rooted in hip-hop and house.
What makes Decent Work for Decent Pay by Diplo notable?
This album is significant for its innovative remixes that helped popularize tracks like 'Paper Planes,' which became emblematic of the late 2000s hip-hop landscape. Furthermore, it contributed to the rise of moombahton, bridging the gap between various genres and influencing contemporary electronic music production. By the time 'Decent Work for Decent Pay' was released in 2009, Diplo had already established himself as a prominent figure in electronic music, following his breakthrough with the hit 'Paper Planes.' This album reflects his knack for genre-blending and remix culture, showcasing his evolution from underground producer to mainstream collaborator.
Who is Decent Work for Decent Pay for?
Decent Work for Decent Pay works well if you're into dynamic flow with energetic peaks, for lively gatherings and playful remixes for dance enthusiasts.
How many songs are on Decent Work for Decent Pay?
Decent Work for Decent Pay has 15 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Newsflash 3:03
- 2 Paper Planes (Diplo remix) Standout 3:23
- 3 Put That Pussy on Me (Diplo Tonite remix) 3:42
- 4 Reload It 3:46
- 5 200 2:24
- 6 Where Is Home? (Diplo remix) 6:25
- 7 Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above (Diplo remix) Standout 4:15
- 8 Solta o frango 2:16
- 9 Heater (Diplo extended edit) 4:30
- 10 Shake a Fist (Diplo remix) Standout 4:05
- 11 Way More Brazil 3:20
- 12 Veni Vidi Vici (Diplo remix) 3:42
- 13 The Whistler 4:16
- 14 Smash a Kangaroo 3:26
- 15 Young Folks (Diplo Youngest Folks remix) 6:07
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