Do You Dance?

Released in 2021, 'Do You Dance?' represents a significant focus on house music for Diplo, moving away from the eclectic, genre-mashing 'Major Lazer' sound toward a more cohesive tech-house and piano-house aesthetic. The album serves as a collection of his most successful club-oriented singles from the era, including the massive hit 'On My Mind' and the collaboration 'Looking for Me'. Sonically, the record is characterized by its use of classic house tropes - soulful vocal samples, driving 909-style percussion, and bright piano stabs - all updated with contemporary, high-pressure production techniques. Critically, it was seen as a pivot toward the 'Higher Ground' label's aesthetic, emphasizing a more traditional dance music structure while maintaining the pop sensibilities that have made Diplo a household name. The inclusion of the Purple Disco Machine remix highlights the album's lean toward nu-disco and retro-house influences, rounding out a project that is as much about dance music history as it is about modern chart dominance.