This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E284 Diplo
Jun 30, 2020
Diplo, a renowned music producer and DJ, dives into a captivating discussion with Theo. They explore themes of cultural appropriation and the evolving hip-hop landscape. Diplo shares humorous anecdotes about personal struggles with ego and identity, and how his experiences in South Africa shaped his views on diversity. The duo laughs about diets, film soundtracks' emotional power, and even the absurdity of music biopics, while highlighting the need for genuine expression and innovative sounds in today's music scene.
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Diplo and Riff Raff
- Diplo signed Riff Raff to Mad Decent after seeing his YouTube videos.
- He considers Riff Raff's debut album groundbreaking for its punk hip-hop style.
Visiting Riff Raff
- Theo Von recounts visiting Riff Raff's house in Deerfield, Florida.
- Riff Raff's front door was welded shut, and they had to enter through the garage.
Mullet Talk
- Theo Von discusses getting a haircut from Riff Raff's assistant.
- Diplo and Theo Von discuss mullets, and Diplo talks about getting one soon.