Diplo reunites with omnipresent dance music force Paul Woolford and fast-rising Atlanta-born singer-songwriter Kareen Lomax on new anthem “Promises,” which will be released on Diplo’s Higher Ground label on September 28th.
This time, the sonic triple-threat focuses entirely on the widescreen view. With rousing piano chords and Kareen’s soaring vocals, the record declares itself as Clara Amfo’s Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio 1. The record is a life-affirming, gospel-driven house groove. The song was recorded in a variety of venues throughout the world, including Diplo’s LA studio, Peter Gabriel’s Real World studio complex in Bath, and lastly London’s historic Abbey Road, where The Spirituals gospel choir provided backup vocals.
It comes on the heels of the trio’s first platinum-selling collaborative hit, “Looking For Me,” which reached #4 on the UK Singles chart after spending three weeks in the “Top 5,” four weeks in the “Top 10,” and amassing over 200 million combined streams to date – the record is also Gold in Australia.
Born Thomas Wesley Pentz, Diplo is one of the most dynamic forces in music today. He is a legend on his own, a member of the iconic Major Lazer, one third of LSD, the psychedelic supergroup with Sia and Labrinth whose debut album has been streamed over 3 billion times, and half of Silk City with Mark Ronson, whose platinum-certified ‘Electricity’ with Dua Lipa topped charts worldwide and won a Grammy. His pioneering label Higher Ground, conceived in 2019 includes recently released singles ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ with Damian Lazarus and Jungle and ‘One By One’ with Elderbrook and Andhim. They follow three U.S. Dance #1s for Diplo and the label—the Grammy-nominated SIDEPIECE collaboration ‘On My Mind,’ ‘Looking For Me’ and ‘Turn Back Time’ with Sonny Fodera. The ten-time Grammy-nominated artist has also worked closely with megastars including Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Madonna and Bad Bunny amongst others.
Paul Woolford, a legendary DJ and producer in his own right, has spent his whole life renewing and innovating dance music in all of its forms. With his cross-cultural participation, you’re just as likely to hear his work at a club or festival as you are on the catwalk or in the cinema, as he is currently riding a wave of success and experiencing the most successful era of his career. Virgil Abloh, New Order, Fendi, Depeche Mode, Givenchy, Dua Lipa, Chemical Brothers, François Kevorkian, and many others are among the artists, creatives, and brands with whom he has collaborated. Alongside the music he releases under his own name, he creates under the Special Request moniker, a vehicle for experimentation with a more underground focus.
Kareen Lomax rose to fame with her single “Melatonin,” which she wrote for Maroon 5, among others, after growing up surrounded by a diverse blend of music influenced by her surroundings and those close to her. Kareen’s new project, Hard Feelings, is a bit of a comeback for her, after being disillusioned by the industry and relationships in the past.
‘Promises’ is more than a follow-up; it’s an example of the synergy of true teamwork brought to its logical conclusion when three artists in different positions join together.
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