Diplo Sits Down With The LA Times + Releases Apple Music Mix

Diplo has had one hell of a year. When he’s not busy performing and producing his solo music- he is teaming up with a handful of musicians on strong collaborations such as Jack U and Major Lazer. Gary Richards of HARD Events (AKA – Destructo) said, “He’s, like, the guy right now,” when talking about Diplo to The LA Times.

Diplo recently sat down with The LA Times for an informative interview covering everything from money to Madonna to trash talking.

Below are some of our favorite excerpts. The interview can be seen in its entirety at LAtimes.com

Diplo on working with Bieber for Where Are U Now

Getting Bieber to sing on Where Are U Now required ‘softening of the ground’ according to Diplo –

Diplo on Working with Madonna

Diplo on his travel accommodations

Diplo on cultural appropriation

Below is an exclusive mix Diplo threw together for Apple Music – it’s packed with crowd pleasing songs that will keep your head bobbing for the whole 45 minutes.