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TN:113 Diplo (Major Lazer, Sia, Thomas Wesley)

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Apr 26, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Sampling Amapiano Classics

  • Diplo shares how he became fascinated by Amapiano through Major League DJs and immersed himself in South African music culture.
  • He recounts sampling Brenda Fassie's classic song despite initial resistance from local collaborators.
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Country Experimentation Journey

  • Diplo reveals creating Thomas Wesley as a country project with diverse collaborators like Kodak Black and Co Wet Cell.
  • He explains navigating gatekeeping in Nashville and blending country with hip hop and rock.
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Creating Elastic Heart With Sia

  • Diplo recounts working on Sia's "Elastic Heart" with The Weeknd, mixing doo-wop samples and building layered pop arrangements.
  • He emphasizes Sia's unique creative process and timing precision in vocal performances.
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