Justin Bieber’s performance at Coachella ended up receiving a mixed response, but Diplo was a complete fan of the Grammy winner’s take on stage on Saturday, April 11.
THE baby The hitmaker, 32, brought a laid-back approach to the music festival and took fans down memory lane with early hits like Baby, sorry, And That should be me.
While some criticized his set for being “lazy” and undemanding, Diplo held him in high regard, stating, “I was surprised he even went.” [back] to the classics, but the way he played them was incredible”, during the Toast to Afrobeats brunch at Maison Martell before the third day of the festival in Indio, California.
The DJ continued: “No one [else] could go to Coachella and just sit on his laptop and play YouTube because it’s like – it’s legendary. And he gave you a little bit. He said to me, “I’ve had so much success here, you understand that.” “
Although some fans, as well as Zara Larsson, criticized Bieber’s laid-back vibe, Diplo noted that the set was “like being at a party with him.”
He added that the lineup was very “diverse,” saying: “They have everyone from Davido to hardcore techno. Nine Inch Noize was awesome last night. It’s a little bit of everything for everyone, and you can learn a lot about music.
Alongside Diplo, several artists applauded the Daisies hitmaker for his performance including Finneas, Labrinth, Lizzo and more.
