Diplo is a three-time Grammy Award-winning American DJ, producer, and record label founder. The creative force behind Major Lazer, Jack Ü (with Skrillex), and Silk City (with Mark Ronson), he has produced global chart-topping hits for Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and M.I.A.
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American DJ, Electronic Music Producer, Record Label Executive & Curator
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Diplo on November 10 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on American DJ, Electronic Music Producer, Record Label Executive & Curator.
“Music doesn't belong to one country or one genre anymore. The whole world is jamming together.”
“If you're not failing sometimes, you're not pushing yourself hard enough.”
“I never wanted to be a superstar DJ; I just wanted to be the guy who showed people the coolest new sounds.”
“A great song can come from anywhere—a street corner in Kingston, a club in Rio, or a laptop in a basement.”
“The energy of a crowd that is completely united by a bassline is the closest thing to magic I know.”
“Never get too comfortable. The moment you think you've figured it out, the culture has already moved on.”
“Hustle beats talent when talent doesn't hustle.”
“I've always been an outsider in whatever room I was in, and that turned out to be my greatest strength.”
“You don't make history by playing it safe; you make history by taking the weird idea and believing in it.”
“Keep moving, keep listening, and never lose your curiosity.”
American DJ, Electronic Music Producer, Record Label Executive & Curator
