As a youngster, I lived in Philly for 12 years, and I would go up to New York to do shows and make money - it was the dream to maybe be able to survive there and live there. Diplo dreamlivemake Change image and share on social
All I know is don't ever get into a feud with Taylor Swift. She has, like, 50 million people that will die for her. You can't step into that arena. Diplo arenadiefeud Change image and share on social
I wish I played guitar so I could start a band with great musicians. Diplo bandgreatguitar Change image and share on social
I think Usher is a bonafide superstar because he's very honest in his songs, and people can relate to that, especially in the feelings and textures of his voice. He is one of the best. Diplo bonafidefeelinghonest Change image and share on social
I just love to collaborate with people who take my ideas real serious, and they don't put up walls around them. Diplo collaborateidealove Change image and share on social
It's funny - some producers ask me, 'Man, how do you work on a Bieber record? That would kill my career.' I can work on any record there is as long as they are good records and you're pushing things forward. Diplo biebercareerforward share on social
I think you can't really beat Bob Marley, especially the stuff he was doing with Lee Perry. Just that kind of clubby and dark and crazy stuff, even with the Wailers... Some of the songwriting was phenomenal. Diplo beatbobclubby share on social
You always have to evolve - the minute you start building a moat around you to keep yourself safe, you're going to lose. Diplo buildevolvelose Change image and share on social
As a DJ, it's my job to break new music. And instead of it just being the stuff that's coming from the major labels or the big pop records, I've always gravitated to something that's just different, you know? Diplo bigbreakcome share on social
Dance music is so interchangeable. There's not a lot of face to it. It's a bunch of Dutch DJs with the same haircut. Diplo bunchdancedutch Change image and share on social
