MMXX

Released in September 2020, MMXX represents a significant aesthetic pivot for Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo. While his previous work under this name and with projects like Major Lazer or Jack Ü focused on maximum energy and dancefloor utility, MMXX was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic's forced isolation. The album consists of twelve instrumental tracks titled only with Roman numerals, emphasizing its nature as a cohesive suite rather than a collection of singles. Sonically, it draws from the minimalism of Erik Satie and the modern ambient works of artists like Max Richter or Nils Frahm, though it retains a distinctively clean, digital production edge characteristic of Diplo's studio precision. The album was largely overlooked by his core EDM fanbase but received curiosity from critics for its bold rejection of the artist's established brand. It stands as a unique temporal marker in his discography, a 'lockdown record' that trades global influence for internal reflection.