Diplo

About this episode

Diplo shares unfiltered stories from his life and career, exploring the emotional highs and lows of being a global music artist.

Diplo has created a global music empire built on instinct. The Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and artist, shares unfiltered stories from an unimaginable life - from street fights in Florida parking lots to sunrise sets at Burning Man and producing for global giants like BTS on their new album, “ARIRANG”. Diplo celebrates the diverse, cultural roots of his musical and creative philosophy, and the artists and life-changing performances that continue to inspire him after nearly three decades of making music - from Beyoncé’s legendary Coachella set to witnessing Prince just before his death. Their conversation also takes a powerful turn as he reflects on the emotional highs and crashes of a life spent more than 200 days a year on the road - and recounts using music as both escape and release after learning his mother had passed away. From managing imposter syndrome and loneliness, to building a life of purpose and movement, Dan and Diplo examine what it takes to make people connect. For all the latest music, tour dates, and more go to Diplo.com and for Diplo's Run Club - DiplosRunClub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz

Guest: Diplo

Topics covered

• music
• creativity
• personal stories
• emotional journey
• cultural roots
• performance
• loneliness

Keywords

• Diplo
• music empire
• Grammy-winning
• BTS
• emotional journey
• Coachella
• Burning Man
• imposter syndrome
• loneliness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BTS

Books & works: ARIRANG, Coachella

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