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128 Beats Per Minute: Diplo's Visual Guide to Music, Culture, and Everything in Between [Paperback]

Thomas Wesley Pentz , Shane McCauley , Alexander Wang
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Book Description

March 27, 2012
Known internationally as a curator and influencer amongst the world’s top DJs, producers, and artists, Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, is at the nexus of music, fashion, and cultural trends. His record label Mad Decent has helped bring Brazilian baile funk, Angolan Kuduro, and other unknown music to clubs around the world, while his work as a producer has brought a unique sound to hits like M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes,” Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now,” and Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls).”

128 Beats Per Minute follows Diplo on this fantastic journey, from his involvement with dub reggae in Jamaica to the electro/techno underground in Tel Aviv. Each chapter chronicles his tastes and travels, complete with tweets and playlists, as documented by photographer Shane McCauley. 128 Beats Per Minute provides unique access to the hottest scenes shaping music’s landscape today. 

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"A new book, 128 Beats Per Minute, collects pictures of Diplo hanging out in exotic locales with beautiful people; the Travel Channel wanted to make a show documenting his journeys (it fell through); a Korean beer company paid him $80,000 to play a show with Major Lazer, his whimsical dancehall project; and billion-dollar brands from BlackBerry to Beyoncé have hired him (the former for an ad campaign, the latter for two songs on 4M), hoping that some of his cool will rub off." ~Rolling Stone

"...this book could easily be the coffee table purchase of the year." ~The Gallant

"...driven by photographs from former Annie Leibowitz assistant Shane Mccauley, will be released this April by Universe Publishing, an imprint of 'famed Italian purveyor of art tomes' Rizzoli New York." ~Fader Magazine

"Known internationally as a curator and influencer among the world’s top DJs, producers, and artists, Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, is at the nexus of music, fashion, and cultural trends." ~Publishers Weekly

"Want to travel the globe with a Grammy-nominated DJ? Hitching a ride with Diplo, may prove tricky, but fans can treat themselves to a vicarious excursion with the Mad Decent founder's new book, 128 Beats Per Minute." ~Kidult.com

About the Author

Thomas Wesley Pentz, a.k.a. Diplo, is a Philadelphia-based DJ, producer, and songwriter. As the founder of Mad Decent Records and not-for-profit organization Heaps Decent, he has worked with artists including M.I.A., Shakira, Snoop Dogg, and Bruno Mars and is currently working on upcoming albums with Santigold and Chris Brown, among others. Alexander Wang is an American fashion designer and was awarded the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2008. Photographer Shane McCauley is a New York-based photographer and film maker. McCauley grew up outside of Philadelphia and met Diplo in 2003 while shooting his now legendary party Hollertronix while on assignment for The Fader Magazine, and they now collaborate on a youth culture column for Vanity Fair. McCauley also shoots for Flaunt, Rolling Stone and Warner Bros. Music Group.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Universe (March 27, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789324288
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789324283
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Awesome information and photographs. Blake C.  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Love seeing the world through Diplo's eyes. Ellasmomy  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth the purchase. April 1, 2012
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I have had this on preorder for quite a while, and im impressed. This book really tracks Diplo from his beginnings up to where he is now. Its a good view of the Mad Decent label and the music that Diplo has worked so hard on and the touring he has done.

Being mostly pictures, everything is properly captioned and laid out in a very readable/viewable manner. Its like a visual insight into his life. If you want to complement this book have a look at the short documentary about diplo that is on youtube :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars good stuff February 22, 2013
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Amazing book exactly what i wanted it to be and more. made for a great gift as well. highly recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome February 7, 2013
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I wasn't expecting a book like this but couldn't be happier with it, great notes and amazing pictures. Perfect for a coffee table and a great insight into the life of Diplo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Give me your life Diplo
Saw Diplo play at Stereosonic after having my eye on this book for a while and that convinced me to make the purchase. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Matty Metcalf
5.0 out of 5 stars 128 Beats Per Minute: Diplo's Visual Guide to Music, Culture, and...
Love Diplo & loved the book!!! Love seeing the world through Diplo's eyes. Diplo needs to put out another book.
Published 5 months ago by Ellasmomy
5.0 out of 5 stars No only for Diplo fans...fans of music & culture
For anyone interested in modern day mix of music and culture this book is a must...its a great photographic journey of it... Great gift too.
Published 6 months ago by Melissa Arostegui
5.0 out of 5 stars pictures tell a story
this is a cool picture book of Diplo's many travels as a dj, includes some set list/mixes he has made. Read more
Published 7 months ago by ci
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for any Diplo fan!
An excellent visual guide through the eyes of Diplo's photography, Shane Mccauley. Though quite short, it shares a nice insight of Diplo's passion. Music exploration. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kevin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition
This product was in a new condition when I received it. A great condition at that! Awesome information and photographs.
Published 12 months ago by Blake C.
5.0 out of 5 stars DOPE !
This is too short !
Definitely loved the trip down Diplo's memory lane.
Would have loved a bit more in depth stories and maybe a couple short interviews of some of the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by hugabass
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