Is Decent Work for Decent Pay a good place to start with Diplo?

Yes, Decent Work for Decent Pay is recommended as a starting point for new Diplo listeners. A vibrant collage of global influences weaving together electronic beats, dancehall rhythms, and hip-hop flair. In 2009, Diplo was already gaining recognition as a key figure in the electronic music scene, following his acclaimed debut album 'Favela on Blast' in 2004. 'Decent Work for Decent Pay' served as a bridge between his early work and the mainstream success he would achieve later with Major Lazer and other projects.

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.

Decent Work for Decent Pay

Diplo · 2009

58 min · 15 tracks · electronic music

A vibrant collage of global influences weaving together electronic beats, dancehall rhythms, and hip-hop flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Newsflash Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Paper Planes (Diplo remix) — This remix reimagines M.I.A.'s original track by enhancing its beat with infectious electronic elements while maintaining its socio-political commentary.
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Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above (Diplo remix) — The combination of eclectic samples and pulsating beats exemplifies Diplo's knack for creating club anthems that defy traditional genre boundaries.
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Shake a Fist (Diplo remix) — This track highlights Diplo's skill in blending synth-heavy sounds with catchy hooks, making it an energetic centerpiece of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases innovative genre blending and strong rhythmic elements, making it a notable entry in electronic music.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms, particularly in tracks like 'Solta o frango' and 'Shake a Fist', which drive the danceable quality.
Several tracks incorporate samples from various global music styles, blending them seamlessly with electronic elements, evident in 'Way More Brazil'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic flow with energetic peaks
for lively gatherings
playful remixes for dance enthusiasts
wave-like pacing for varied moods

Maybe skip if you

seeking slow, introspective sounds
prefer straightforward, single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Helped popularize moombahton and established Diplo's wider recognition in electronic music.
Themes: global dance rhythms· club culture commentary· electronic soundscapes
Career context: In 2009, Diplo was already gaining recognition as a key figure in the electronic music scene, following his acclaimed debut album 'Favela on Blast' in 2004. 'Decent Work for Decent Pay' served as a bridge between his early work and the mainstream success he would achieve later with Major Lazer and other projects.
Stylistic neighbors: Major Lazer· DJ Snake· Flosstradamus