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From this, Diplo went from an unknown DJ to taking off as a producer, landing him collaborations with artists like Shakira, Robyn, Kid Cudi, Bruno Mars, No Doubt and Snoop Dogg, as well as work with Maluca, Kid Sister, Die Antwoord, Alex Clare, Rolo Tomassi, Amanda Blank and Dark Meat.

After taking a trip to Brazil to investigate the Favela music scene, and fascinated with the energy the scene had to offer, Diplo decided to import a dance-funk group Bonde do Role from Brazil for release on his Mad Decent record label ( also housed within ‘ The Mausoleum ’).

This group would serve to define Baile Funk in the United States, spawning a host of others to join the movement.

Diplo also spent some time documenting the music, and the favelas of Brazil with a film he produced and directed called Favela on Blast.