Nicaraguan-American Diamante Blackmon, known globally as GORDO and formerly Carnage, transformed himself during the pandemic with a healthier lifestyle and a renewed artistic vision. Relocating to Hawaii with his grandmother, he embraced an essential house sound rooted in passion, energy, and boundary-pushing creativity. Blending influences from Latin, Hip Hop, and beyond, GORDO has become a defining force in shaping house music for the next generation.
His live sets have electrified audiences at Coachella, Burning Man, Tomorrowland, Pacha Ibiza, Space Miami, and Brooklyn Mirage, as well as throughout South America, Europe, and beyond. GORDO also curates the acclaimed TARAKA series, known for extended sets, raw production, and handpicked lineups across San Francisco, Miami, Mykonos, Amsterdam, and Latin America.
Blackmon’s sonic evolution is marked by releases like “TARAKA,” “Leaving Earth” with KAS:ST, “RIZZLA” with The Martinez Brothers and Rema, and “Fallin Luv,” alongside producing for Drake on Honestly, Nevermind and For All The Dogs. His accolades include #1 producer on Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers and #1 Hispanic DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 for two consecutive years.
In 2025, GORDO released his debut album DIAMANTE, a heartfelt project dedicated to family and roots. Featuring collaborations with Drake, Nicki Nicole, Sech, Maluma, Fuerza Regida, Leon Bridges, and T-Pain, the record merges diverse genres into a unified sound. Tracks like “Sideways,” “Healing,” and “Cafecito” showcase both versatility and emotional depth.
Born to Nicaraguan parents and raised in Guatemala, Blackmon’s journey from struggling immigrant to international headliner informs his artistry. He remains committed to philanthropy, building schools in Nicaragua and Guatemala to give back to communities that shaped him.
With GORDO, Blackmon fully embraces self-discovery, creating music free of compromise. His message remains simple yet powerful: authenticity, love, and music that unites.
Sideways
Hombres y Mujeres
VALERIA
Healing
Olividarte
Adopted stage names Carnage, later rebranded into global GORDO identity.
Signed with Ultra Records in 2014, releasing breakout electronic singles.
Early EDM focused, hard-hitting trap drops with aggressive festival energy.
Known for blending Latin, hip hop, and futuristic electronic sounds.
Performed at major festivals including Tomorrowland, Ultra, Burning Man worldwide.
Headlined Space Miami, Brooklyn Mirage, Pacha Ibiza, and Lollapalooza Argentina.
Launched South American tours across Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Colombia.
Appeared as GORDO at Coachella 2022, debuting reinvented sound.
Debut album Papi Gordo topped Dance/Electronic Albums chart Billboard.
Single “I Like Tuh” certified Gold by RIAA association.
Billboard ranked him #1 Producer on Hot 100 chart.
Earned title #1 Hispanic DJ two consecutive years DJ Mag.
Produced Drake hits “Sticky” and “Rich Baby Daddy” critically praised.
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