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Diplo

Also known as Thomas Wesley Pentz, Diplo is a musician and producer working with Major Lazer, Sia, and under the name Thomas Wesley.

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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 27min

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

In this episode, John links up with Thomas Wesley Pentz, aka Wes aka Diplo, to talk about his work under various guises with Major Lazer, Sia and as Thomas Wesley.With on-going exploration of far reaching and cross-cultural mashups at the centre of his approach, Wes reflects on how working with so many specialists from across the globe has helped him forge a diverse sound and career.Breaking apart three songs, Wes shares his thoughts on the considerations and care that have to be taken when sampling a ‘classic’ South African song, the gatekeeping in Country music and why new sounds are emerging around the genre, and the weird and wild things that Sia often gravitates towards in a song.Listen to find out the specific rules of Amapiano, some of the elements that are essential to any pop song, and why it’s important to fail a lot.Tracks discussed: Mamgobhozi (Major Lazer), Wasted (Thomas Wesley), Elastic Heart (Sia)LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to ‘Piano Republik’ here.Because MusicListen to ‘Wasted’ here.Mad Decent, Columbia, SonyListen to ‘Elastic Heart’ here.RCA Records, SonyIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel CollectiveGEAR MENTIONSFab Filter PluginsSerum SynthSynplantCelemony MelodyneSerato SamplerNative Instruments MassiveAlgoriddim Neural MixOutput ArcadeShure MicsTeenage Engineering OP1Operator SynthRoland TB-303Akai MPC3000WhurlitzerAbleton Mellotron PresetAbleton SamplerAbletonMagix Sound Forge Cool Edit ProLogic ProSpliceOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgearHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) DonateOr you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns.KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesPatreon: Tape Notes To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear! Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.ukHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) DonateTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer & EditorTim Adam-Smith - Executive ProducerWill Lyons - EditorGuy Nicholls - Production Assistant
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Mar 24, 2022 • 1h 6min

Diplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJ

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. But when Diplo was growing up in the deep American south, the music world seemed a million miles away. A journey to expand his horizons and connect with new types of people and music would take him to Brazil, Japan, Jamaica and many, many more places. DJs like Diplo are in the business of creating unforgettable moments and experiences for their audience, but what is it like to live those moments nearly every day, every time in a new city, every time in a new way? His new album ‘Diplo’ is out now. Follow Diplo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diplo Diplo's new album - https://open.spotify.com/album/2Lm2otWdTB4ChDfvbRXHIu Follow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2024 • 54min

DIPLO: Only By Changing Can We Stay The Same

Diplo, a renowned music producer and DJ, shares how a transformative trip to India at 19 shaped his independent spirit and discipline, crucial for his career. He recalls his experiences with running the LA marathon, highlighting the importance of camaraderie in physical pursuits. The conversation explores the joys and challenges of running, emphasizing its emotional benefits and community-building aspects. Diplo also discusses how embracing change has led to personal growth, showcasing the balance between discipline and spontaneity in life.