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Diplo wears many hats, and lately, he’s been sporting an array of cowboy hats. The genre-hopping superstar producer and DJ is prepping for the release of his “country-fusion” album Thomas Wesley, due April 3.
The set includes the top 20 Hot Country Songs hit “Heartless,” featuring Morgan Wallen, along with a collaboration with Thomas Rhett and Young Thug titled “Dance With Me.” While Diplo has found success with pop, dance, hip-hop and dancehall tunes, breaking down the doors to the country world wasn’t without its challenges.
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