Grammy winner Diplo along with Elliphant, DJ Pellegrosso and local producer/rapper Adil Omar and electro music producer Talal Qureshi rocked the amphitheater at The Rock Musicarium on Saturday night in Islamabad.
After Elliphant’s and Pellegrosso’s joint act which set the stage by psyching up the audience and raising the energy levels of the crowds through the roof, came the time for Diplo to take the stage.
Let’s have a look at the 5 memorable instances from the concert night!
1. When Diplo was nervous about playing in Pakistan!
He said excitedly during his two hour live act, “I was really nervous playing [here], but you guys are really cool, I swear!”
When on stage Diplo before coming towards the end of the his live act that Saturday night said, “Thank you Pakistan, it’s an honor to play with you, to party with you, and dance with you while we’re young” We saw what you did there Diplo!
2. Diplo performed Imran Khan & Bohemia’s ‘Amplifier’!
Diplo went on to perform char toppers such as Justin Bieber’s ‘Sorry’ , Dillon Francis’ ‘Get Low’, Sean Paul’s ‘Sexy Lady’, Panjabi MC’s ‘Mundian To Bach Ke’ and Imran Khan & Bohemia’s ‘Amplifier’. He simply had one request for the audience “I love your energy, give me some more”.
3. Diplo is there for all you Pakistani music lovers
He said, “All you music lovers in Pakistan, I’m here for you guys” and was looking forward to listening to music from this region!
4. Diplo waved the Pakistani Flag onstage!
When all of the artists who had performed throughout the night gathered on stage and waved Pakistani flags.
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5. Diplo posted this warm message on his Facebook and won us over again.
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Special shout out to Adil Omar and Talal Qureshi for arranging this shindig!
We Pakistanis can’t wait to host Diplo and other artists of such caliber here!
