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Diplo says new Bruno Mars album is "pop genius"

Bruno Mars' next album is going to be the "biggest thing on the planet", according to Diplo.

The producer teamed up with Mars for his band Major Lazer's new album 'Free The Universe'.

Diplo reckons that the songwriter is onto something massive with his next solo album, with Mars penning some "genius" pop cuts. He said:

"Bruno is the coolest guy I've ever hung out in a studio with."

Diplo continued: "He's so funny and he doesn't give a s**t. His next album is going to be the biggest thing on the planet. It's genius pop music."

The producer meanwhile also spoke of how musicians aren't taking enough risks these days, adding:

"Rock stars are dead. Other than Jack White and Bon Iver, there's nobody out there with that attitude to just do what they want. I hope that changes, because pop is so dominant and you don't get the same degree of artistry in pop music. You get great pop songs, but less risk taking."

 

 

 

Watch Diplo being interviewed below: