Diplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJ | E128
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1:04:05
- Full Episode
Diplo is a DJ and music producer, who as well as being one of the biggest solo DJs in the world, is one half of Major Lazer and Silk City.
This weeks episode entitled 'Diplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJ' topics: 0:00 Intro 00:58 Your early years 12:05 What drove you to follow your passion? 18:29 Faking being a DJ 23:31 How travel and culture shaped your music 26:02 How do you anticipate a hit record? 30:44 Whats been the cost of your obsession? 38:09 Your journey with mental health 44:33 Your family 48:14 How do you handle the highs and lows? 52:03 Your new album 52:21 Balancing relationships and being on the road 01:01:23 Our last guest question
Diplo: https://www.instagram.com/diplo/ https://open.spotify.com/album/2Lm2otWdTB4ChDfvbRXHIu
Listen on: Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX
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Brief Summary
Diplo discusses his music journey, mental health, and the impact of fatherhood on his career.
Key points
- A Humble Beginning. Reflecting on formative years and the impact of early experiences.
- Learning Through Struggle. The grind of learning music and the business side.
- Finding Your Unique Voice. Advice for young DJs on what makes them stand out.
- Impostor Syndrome in Music. The artist discusses feeling like a fraud despite his success, revealing deep insecurities.
- Timeless Music Creation. He shares insights on creating music that lasts, emphasizing the unpredictability of hits.
- The Impact of COVID-19. The artist reveals how the pandemic forced him to reevaluate his life and career.
Episode highlights
- A Humble BeginningReflecting on formative years and the impact of early experiences.“If that hadn't happened, I don't think I would be here today.”1:27Mar 23, 2022
- Learning Through StruggleThe grind of learning music and the business side.“It was just putting your boots to the ground and doing the work.”7:43Mar 23, 2022
- Finding Your Unique VoiceAdvice for young DJs on what makes them stand out.“Find like a really unique thing and lean into that.”17:12Mar 23, 2022
- Impostor Syndrome in MusicThe artist discusses feeling like a fraud despite his success, revealing deep insecurities.“I've heard you say a number of times that you're faking it.”18:43Mar 23, 2022
- Timeless Music CreationHe shares insights on creating music that lasts, emphasizing the unpredictability of hits.“A producer's job is to predict the future.”26:45Mar 23, 2022
- The Impact of COVID-19The artist reveals how the pandemic forced him to reevaluate his life and career.“I was probably running at like 200 miles an hour until COVID happened.”30:53Mar 23, 2022
- Finding Balance in ChaosHe discusses the challenges of balancing a chaotic career with personal life.“I run the best like when it's chaos.”33:11Mar 23, 2022
- The Importance of Being YourselfFinding people who believe in you and let you be yourself is crucial for success.“You can always start over and just be you.”36:40Mar 23, 2022
