California EP "SC" means SoundCloud. It’s the version of the project that lives on the platform where Diplo has long had a presence and where mixes, edits, and community matter as much as official releases.
SoundCloud’s Role
SoundCloud has been a home for dance music culture—uploads from DJs, producers, and labels that don’t always fit the strict rules of other platforms. The California EP on SoundCloud would sit alongside his other uploads: sets, remixes, and older material. For fans who use SoundCloud as their primary listening app, it’s the natural place to find the EP.
Community and Comments
SoundCloud’s comment system lets listeners react to specific moments in a track. That can create a sense of community around a release. The California EP on SC would be a place where fans leave timestamps, inside jokes, and feedback—a more social layer than on most other services.
Free Tier and Accessibility
SoundCloud has a free tier, so the EP might be available to non-subscribers as well. That accessibility has made the platform important for reaching listeners who don’t pay for music. For Diplo, having the California EP there means another channel for discovery and fandom.
Part of the Catalogue
On SoundCloud, the California EP would be one entry in a feed that might also include older EPs, live sets, and one-offs. That context—everything in one place, in a more informal layout—reflects how many dance music fans still use the platform. The SC version is the California EP as it lives in that world.
The California EP on SoundCloud is the project as it exists in the ecosystem where Diplo’s catalogue has long been available—for free, for subscribers, and for community.