Diplo Releases 'Keep Your Head Up' Single
The track is the second release from a companion project tied to Diplo's Run Club series of urban 5K runs and music festivals.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Running
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Diplo released 'Keep Your Head Up,' premiering it live at his sold-out Diplo's Run Club in Los Angeles. It is the second track from a Diplo's Run Club companion project, following 'Let Me Cook' with A$AP Ferg.
Why it matters
The release extends the Run Club series beyond its live events into recorded music, reflecting growing demand for the concept. The series has expanded to multiple U.S. cities and its first international market.
The Los Angeles DRC was the third consecutive sold-out event, with the New York and San Francisco events each drawing more than 12,000 attendees. The stub does not provide streaming or chart performance data for the single.
The players
Diplo
Diplo is an American DJ and producer who founded the Major Lazer project and has been active in electronic music for about 20 years.
Diplo's Run Club
Diplo's Run Club is a running series pairing 5K urban runs with mini music festivals, recognized as a 2026 Fast Company Most Innovative Company and a Clio Award winner.
A$AP Ferg
A$AP Ferg is an American rapper associated with the A$AP Mob collective who collaborated with Diplo on 'Let Me Cook.'
The details
Diplo premiered the track during his Los Angeles Run Club, where Wiz Khalifa ran and joined him on stage. At the New York event held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Diplo and A$AP Ferg performed 'Let Me Cook,' and the San Francisco event featured an unreleased track with Too $hort and Kah-Lo.
Timeline
2023: Diplo launched Diplo's Run Club.
March 2026: Diplo executive produced BTS' album ARIRANG.
April 2026: Diplo returned to the Coachella main stage with Major Lazer.
November 8, 2026: 'Keep Your Head Up' premiered at the Los Angeles DRC.
November 9, 2026: 'Keep Your Head Up' was released publicly.
Season Trajectory
The Run Club series has grown from its 2023 launch into a multi-city circuit with upcoming dates in Phoenix, San Diego, and Mexico City. Its expansion into recorded music signals an effort to broaden the brand beyond its live events.
Fans planning to attend a Run Club event can expect the series to sell out quickly, based on recent events. Runners interested in joining can find ticketing and event details on the official site.
The takeaway
The Run Club's move into recorded music shows how a live fitness event can build a broader audience. Readers interested in the series can track upcoming city dates on the official site.
What happens next
Upcoming New York and Los Angeles Run Club dates are tracking toward record sellouts, and Phoenix, San Diego, and Mexico City dates are also scheduled.
Further reading
For more on the event format behind the release, see Running coverage across the site.
More information
Find event dates and tickets on the Diplo's Run Club official site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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