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  Studio Album · No. 1

Florida Songwriting Credits by Diplo

2004 Big Dada 11 tracks 55 min

Produced by Diplo

Big Dada Trip hopInstrumental hip hopElectronic
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Diplo carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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11 trackswritten by Diplo 0 tracksoutside writers
Diplo's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
6
Lyricists
1
Producers
2004
Released
Data Insight

Florida is essentially a solo production work: Diplo (Thomas Wesley Pentz) produced the entire record himself, building beats from Miami bass, baile funk, and downtempo hip hop. The vocal tracks bring in guests such as Martina Topley-Bird, Vybz Kartel, and Pantera Os Danadinhos, but the authorship and direction are his. It is the debut that established him as a genre-blending producer before his pop crossover.

Diplo's debut studio album, released on the Ninja Tune imprint Big Dada. Recorded while Pentz was based in Philadelphia, Florida drew heavily from Miami bass, Brazilian baile funk, crunk, and underground hip-hop, establishing his reputation as a genre-blending producer. The album features collaborations with Martina Topley-Bird, Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, and Brazilian funk collective Pantera Os Danadinhos, previewing the global musical passport that would define his career.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Florida
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Diplo (Production)
2
Big Lost
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Diplo (Production)
3
Sarah
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Diplo (Production)
4
Into the Sun
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Martina Topley-Bird
5
Way More
DiploMartina Topley-Bird Thomas PentzMartina Topley-Bird Diplo Diplo (Production)Martina Topley-Bird (Lead Vocals)
6
Money Power Respect
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Diplo (Production)
7
Diplo Rhythm
DiploVybz KartelPantera Os DanadinhosSandra Melody Thomas PentzAdidja PalmerPantera Os DanadinhosSandra Wright Diplo Sandra MelodyVybz KartelPantera Os Danadinhos
8
Works
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Diplo (Production)
9
Indian Thick Jawns
DiploP.E.A.C.E. Thomas PentzP.E.A.C.E. Diplo P.E.A.C.E.
10
Summer's Gonna Hurt You
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Diplo (Production)
11
It's All Part of a Bigger Plan
Diplo Thomas Pentz Diplo Diplo (Production)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors

D
Diplo
Writer · Producer · Production
On this album11 written
TP
Thomas Pentz
Writer
On this album11 written
AP
Adidja Palmer
Writer
On this album1 written
MT
Martina Topley-Bird
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
P
P.E.A.C.E.
Writer
On this album1 written
PO
Pantera Os Danadinhos
Writer
On this album1 written
SM
Sandra Melody
Writer
On this album1 written
SW
Sandra Wright
Writer
On this album1 written
VK
Vybz Kartel
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Florida

Did Diplo produce his debut album Florida himself?
Yes. Diplo, born Thomas Wesley Pentz, produced the entire album himself. It was his debut, released on the Ninja Tune imprint Big Dada in 2004.
Who is featured on Florida by Diplo?
Guests include Martina Topley-Bird, Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, Brazilian funk group Pantera Os Danadinhos, and rapper P.E.A.C.E. The album mixes instrumental tracks with these vocal collaborations.
Who sings on Into the Sun by Diplo?
"Into the Sun" features vocals by Martina Topley-Bird, who also appears on "Way More." Diplo produced both tracks.
What genre is Florida by Diplo?
Florida is a trip hop and instrumental hip hop album that pulls in Miami bass and Brazilian baile funk. It is moodier and more downtempo than the pop and dance music Diplo later became known for.
When was Florida by Diplo released?
Florida was released on September 21, 2004, through Big Dada. It was Diplo's debut studio album.
Is Florida by Diplo an instrumental album?
It is largely instrumental hip hop, but not entirely. Several tracks feature guest vocalists and rappers, so it blends beat-driven instrumentals with vocal collaborations.

Sources

Discogs: release 383330 Wikipedia: Florida (Diplo album) MusicBrainz: Florida release group Cover Art Archive: Florida front cover Cover Art Archive: Florida by Diplo