Diplo | Full Q&A | Oxford Union

[@jeffreysegal2065]

He wears a suit to a rave and a tshirt to Oxford.

[@primarydisguise4327]

Very interesting observation

[@theawecabinet]

It is called 'creating cognitive dissonance'. One of the easiest and least imaginative ways to attract attention. It is like when you are 14 and you make a drawing of a delicate flower and in the background there is a dark mushroom cloud.... or one of those t shirts with Hitler but he has a spliff in his mouth and a flower crown. Edgy.

[@Zwiddo]

shut the fuck up

[@adamkolvites3151]

Long sleeve.

[@slowlynow9]

@@theawecabinet I have an honest question. You said it's "one of the least imaginative ways" to attract attention....what would be (in your eyes) a more imaginative way then. I'm being serious lol you have sparked my curiosity

[@PeaceNLiebe]

Never get tired hearing musicians talk about their history and love with music. Diplo needs a documentary!

[@heheheha9094]

Caroline OMG yeah.

[@jb2166]

Why do people always comment and say what other people need to do or should do. Why not just appreciate what you just watched

[@medellinonlean]

@@jb2166 it just suggestion. Why so bitter lol

[@xaby996]

@@jb2166 why do people always comment on comments commenting about others' comments?!

[@zayna6668]

Quiero ver documentales de diplo los hay 🤔

[@loopdoop9684]

Diplo comes off as one of your close friends that made it big. Happy for him!

[@dnkrocks]

he is a close friend to all of us

[@Zaetix]

Priceless knowledge dropped. Thank you to Oxford for getting this all together and thanks to Diplo for taking the time to do it!

[@cordell401]

as soon as he sits down, spills out a crazy story lol

[@saltymilk4849]

Rightttt. Lmao

[@MarioRamil]

Lmao I thought the same shit I’m like wow that other dude didn’t even introduce him and he’s like....So I’m drowning in this river in India! Lmaoooo

[@eluherlu]

I think it's the first time I watched youtube video this long from start to finish

[@greggydy6055]

The amount of genuineness and wisdom i've learned after hearing this from Diplo and Major Lazer is beyond aspiring.

[@Ernesto_the_Caffiend]

I got so much respect for this fellow. Ain't an ounce of pretentiousness in him.

[@erroldtumaque3430]

he has his moments

[@jackpeters4930]

He is watch hot ones

[@burcusultanorhan]

loved how he got even more comfortable by the end of the video. also he sounds so humble with the difficulties he went through which is so rare in an industry where everyone cries about how they 'suffer' as an artist. love you, dip!

[@OFresh]

You can make as many bad songs as you want, as long as you have one good song. Two sides of being an artist - business and creative. If you don't move 100 mph right now in the music scene, you're going to be behind everybody else. There's no filter in music anymore, creatively and access wise. GEMS, love this interview.

[@powsniffer0110]

The man's a genius. Hard ass hell working and by far the best producer/DJ in the game

[@carlos_kay]

Logan Flynn Not even close.

[@jameszanghi3564]

@@carlos_kay lol

[@planesimple8619]

@@carlos_kay I disagree

[@Ezequiel2022]

Skrillex it’s better. Anybody can remake his sounds. Also he have 9 grammys

[@planesimple8619]

@@Ezequiel2022 who the fuck cares lol

[@CharlesLumia]

Seems like a cool fellow.

[@CharlesLumia]

Haha that's awesome man. Yeah you should definitely take it as a compliment. Next time you're dancing and someone comments be like: Diplo told me that he thought my dancing was crazy. Crazy good!

[@cbd7575]

I feel like a lot of people who don’t know Diplo’s backstory can’t appreciate how cool the music he makes really is. Not saying that’s you’re viewpoint, but this is just a piece of his story. At one point when he lived in Florida he slept under someone’s table. He’s the most inspiring guy to me and I’m not even into making music. Inspiring feels like an understatement lol

[@christinab.9175]

he's not.

[@MenteoraGames]

"You can make as much bad music as you want, or as you might have to make, as long as you make one good song people will remember that."

[@MrMOrtiz]

This is amazing. I never cease to be inspired by Diplo. Grateful I had the chance to be at the Mad Decent Block Party in Johannesburg, still one of the best shows I’ve been to in my life! 🇿🇦

[@bigaluk1980]

If you are watching this video you clearly know who he is. Stop trolling and asking who the hell is he.

[@bahr2104]

the coolest dad around

[@Harshit-zf3fb]

It feels so good to listen to people who know and remember their shit.

[@jensen_chuah]

The fact that he was open to answer other questions personally after the runtime despite an extreme busy schedule, just shows what a legend he is in the EDM scene...actually no, he's a legend in the music scene as a whole, respect!

[@zayna6668]

El me inspira a hacer mis pequeñas melodías 😊😎 Diplo is a Genius

[@OFFICIALROGUERECORDS]

Such a warm soul, so rare these days. Especially in his position 👼🌏👏👏

[@genghiskhan7703]

Great interview! Diplo is so well spoken and a maestro in the industry!

[@shreyassrivastava2577]

man when are you conquering america

[@ConnorWaldo]

I thought Diplo was a douche, but he actually seems pretty down to earth to me. EDIT: Hi Diplo (if you read this).

[@ConnorWaldo]

Turd Ferguson Twitter beefs, etc.

[@gigifristachi]

Connor Waldo same tbh but it really is mostly because he hung out with riff raff. I think alone he’s a really deep fun dude.

[@ConnorWaldo]

I love Riff Raff

[@ancee896]

love him til you actually see him. I still love his music, not gonna lie but the celeb side of him really thrown me off.

[@phaseeluv]

Connor Wlado lol Diplo is just super sarcastic online

[@mariad2372]

So who else was vibing to diplos old school tracks and moombahton in brooklyn back in the day STAND UP!!!!! I remember taking my moms minivan to go out to club output and dance til 6am AMAZING nights. I knew his shit was gunna get huge one day you cant deny those flares, the influences from munchi and dave nada sabo all those guys. Horsey is still my sh*t . Love you dip

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Diplo, your story and answers were really inspiring. Wish I could have come to your boilerroom set in london last week.

[@bluba1lz144]

why the fuck you saying "you" you really think he rewatched this interview from the Oxford channel and is reading comments?

[@katerynamukhina8488]

You are arrogant and hopeless.

[@MrCharlie066]

Wild man from Florida quits job at Subway and speaks at Oxford. What a world. Love this guy.

[@bill18les]

This dude is f-awesome...down to earth and really passionate about his craft...and so real, no snobby attitude or something. Thanks for existing diplo, love your music man!

[@burtonsnb3]

Diplo is an OG in the EDM scene. Very insightful interview with a legend in the Industry!

[@elchanancohen2673]

He is so real I love that

[@nikksengaming933]

Damn, he is a hard working dude. Respect!

[@estefaniavallejo3800]

You are the most amazing artist in the world! Your music and collaborations make my heart and all my body rocks! You are the best!

[@santhiagotakeso7885]

Great interview. The guy is an example of how to get out of your comfort zone.

[@cbd7575]

Easily the most inspiring guy I’ve ever seen. Glad to be a part of your musical journey as a fan, you make me want to go greater

[@LumeoEdits]

I guess you could say he's diplomatic

[@heheheha9094]

Ruben R Films no

[@CezarLit]

More of a DIPLOMATICO now xD

[@DashGlitch]

This is incredibly inspiring for so many spheres of creatives. Whether you like his music or not, he's a reminder of how important it is for an artist to be well grounded in business and being ahead of the curve. So many artists from all spheres get caught up in label issues and the rat race around that, that they forget what they are here to do.

[@joannahbharose7396]

Major Lazer's whole story and Diplo's background are fascinating and great food for their music.

[@dnhg9730]

LOVE his music, really LIKE his character, seems to be very smart and knowledgable, not only referring to his music, and humble - nice combination. Though, I don t wanna judge a book by it's cover.

[@LEWZR]

Diplo is the man, his workrate is mad

[@megaskyburst]

I reckon he smells amazing

[@SoniqSounds]

You know its good when the story starts with India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@saakshishetty9093]

yes😍💕

[@bradwel5643]

Haha..yeah bro😂✌🏻

[@knightbythedagger2447]

haah . hell yeah broo

[@vamshikrishna7766]

Diplo is also one of the best EDM producers (I'm from India always dreaming to become an EDM star)

[@subhanaskar1801]

Yes

[@turbominator]

19:39 green guy clapping his shoulder

[@Shelby14648]

lol

[@joshua.mhando]

lol

[@francesjuanita1967]

,😂😂😂😂😂

[@dani5422]

HAHAHA

[@blakeloomis4889]

Next interview: crazy AWOL Brent.

[@CarsonHoy]

Blake Loomis hahaha

[@VikToreus]

This is why all us DJs call Diplo the Don! Much respect man

[@acecatman]

all you popshit EDM fistpumping DJs maybe yes

[@planesimple8619]

@@acecatman dick

[@qwertylowbubble]

Thank you so much for motivation, Diplo.

[@KulvinderSingh-pm7cr]

Unexpected Diplo !!

[@nataliafonseca3683]

Diplo only can get better. Thanks Dad!

[@richardottley4611]

awesome interview.. very inspiring

[@alexpardon585]

Really great insights from Diplo

[@elijahardagna3814]

He gives me hope as an artist.

[@AarnavDasari]

never thought it would start with him explaining India in the 00s

[@ArtbyAtlas]

Was never too sure about this guy, but after watching this video, I really like Diplo. Cool and very grounded guy!

[@axk6208]

He is a professional and this was the only way we were going to learn anything from him.

[@zchrader]

Thanks Diplo - great talk 👍

[@elfmusicofficial]

awesome speaker and super interesting background

[@JonahKaylor]

This is honestly the best video I’ve seen. Since I want to be a DJ and producer.. man this is so amazing to watch

[@greggydy6055]

Probably the only 1 hour video on KZbin that I'll consider worth my time.

[@aaronmatthew6709]

37:01 you knew that type of question was coming....

[@theawecabinet]

I just wrote a very thoughtful essay addressing the issue of wimmin DJs somewhere in these comments (in case anyone is interested). You are right, these questions are inevitable ..... and extremely patronising to women!

[@aaronmatthew6709]

The dude spends 30 minutes describing the long road it took, as well as healthy dose of luck, to get where he is. She wants him to wave his hand and make women famous and admired, and of course, he cant tell her the real truth, because as you noticed, a patronizing answer befits a patronizing question

[@orbojunglist]

I don't get why it's his responsibility...it's like the person asking the question thinks every guy that does this actually makes it big, there are thousands of guys still going through the shit he did for years... *this* is what makes you a great DJ, not just someone that mixes one song into another.

[@aaronmatthew6709]

Its a perverted mentality that permeates thru higher edu institutions where they posit that for someone to become successful, 99 other people have to be oppressed

[@ArimaKihe1]

Equality of outcome coming to a music industry near you...

[@CAngle77]

DIPLO! YOU KILLED IT AT SUMMER CAMP 2018!know put that in your search bar and smoke it.

[@Inspothings]

Astounding story, you’re very inspiring!

[@ghostdogkilla76]

Awesome Diplo , love ya bro. I also love to dj and experiment with different music and sounds....u are very inspiring 🤙

[@kevinvanvianen5638]

Besides being a great artist he's just a great, friendly, humble guy.

[@BSpazTs]

The best diplo

[@artie3164]

The question that gets asked at 37:00 is cringe-worthy. I have no major problem with her question until she says “and what are you doing as a prominent male figure in the industry to change this?” The question becomes so wrong at that point, and I really hope people understand that. She’s setting up a stage to make an ideological statement and then implying that Diplo, as a male and beneficiary of an evil patriarchy (in her view), is obligated to promote her ideology. Unless Diplo has at some point expressed an interest in discussing politics or feminism or something, this question is shameful and had no business being asked in this type of forum.

[@fquint6468]

Artie Martello Diplo actually has spoken about politics and feminism before, in a past interview he talked about how he thought some of his past music videos were very misogynistic and he wouldn’t do something like them anymore.

[@artie3164]

Okay, fair enough; He sees the misogynistic side of the entertainment industry; the exploitation of women's sexuality.That doesn't excuse the question at all, and really isn't related. I mean, yeah there's ton's of misogynistic sexualization of women in entertainment. But this question had nothing to do with that. What the question is doing is promoting an ideology. It' rests on the assumption that it is inherently bad that there are far less female DJs than males DJs. The question is appalling and the woman asking it is living in a fantasy where her world-view is supreme and should be at the forefront of every discussion. If she actually gave a shit why there were fewer female DJs/producers, she would have looked it up, done a little research. I'm sure she had advanced knowledge of the lecture. Did she do some research and ask a substance-based question? No, she asked an ideologically-motivated question. Hell, it's even obvious she just looked up the list of top 50 DJs. She didn't want to learn. She wanted to push an ideology in a situation that did not call for it, and with no attempt to have some knowledge of what she was talking about. Disgraceful.

[@fquint6468]

Artie Martello Dude im not arguing about her question lol I was just saying that Diplo has spoken about misogyny and the Misogynistic tones in his previous work before. I just don’t see this as that big of a deal.

[@artie3164]

Well I appreciate the info. I do see the question as a big deal though. It's a push for an ideology that has no foundation support, and it's pushed in many levels of academia. I think we are playing an extremely dangerous game when we allow political ideology to be pushed in schools. And it happens not just in universities, but at a much younger age too.And I don't mean to sound like I'm coming at you personally because I'm replying.

[@VikToreus]

"as a prominent male figure in the industry to change this".. i agree there was no need to ask this question. Why does Diplo have to take responsibility? Yes he might be a prominent male figure in the dance music scene, but why does he have to change some kind of gender imbalance? That's like saying.. people still do drugs as festivals, as a prominent male figure what are you doing to change this... Festivals are damaging the environment, as a prominent male figure what are you doing to change this. He doesn't have to do anything. Also.. Is there such a gender imbalance in the DJ industry?? If you simply look at the Top50 DJ Mag, yes there are more males and than females. But why? Mostly because it just so happens to be males who are getting to that level. I've been a DJ for over 15 years, at least in my area (United Kingdom) there are plenty of female DJs. In fact, some of them get booked at gigs instead of male DJs! (But thats a different story). Nowadays, I dont feel there is a huge barrier or alot of sexual discrimination that is preventing female DJs from succeeding. Maybe there was several years ago, but I find it less so now. They just need work at it like everyone else and push their careers forwards. And finally, why refer to them as "female DJs". Lets just call them DJs.

[@gigifristachi]

You are a beautiful human I appreciate your art and the insights you are passing on to us. ❤️♥️💜

[@midasofficial1809]

I would have sold my kidney to ask this man even one question.

[@OlariuAlin]

I always was a big diplo and skrillex fan.. always listening to their music when they realease, etc but i never got to be on a concert or something or to meet them...

[@danile5285]

For ppl asking who he is, he is not only diplo, but he is part of major lazer, LSD (Labrinth, Sia, Diplo) and also jack u (skrillex, Diplo), and he also is the creator of mad decent which is a record label with millions of followers/subscribers

[@bonjourlaviejetaime]

WE WANT THE POST SONG AND VIDEO PLEASE

[@lavenderllamamusic]

"If you don't move 100 mph in the music scene, you're going to be left behind" this is the toughest thing for me because i learned that i can get burnt out hard if i'm constantly working on music every day. I currently have three to four projects going on to help keep my creativity flowing. I used to put out a new song or two every month, but now i'm lucky to put something out once or twice a year

[@walkermorgan1710]

Don’t take that part to Seriously he’s more commenting on how the industry works. Despite turnover Diplo lasts. It’s cus he’s consistent. Don’t feel u have to push out this and that do it fast. Be consistent.

[@mdrzn]

J. Peterson and now Diplo? You're doing great work! Keep up the very interesting interviews.

[@Peteristrate]

I guess they, simply, don't have enough remarkable invitees to honour their invite for poltical correct speechs, so they have to resort to inviting some other random people to fill the gaps.

[@mdrzn]

Well, I'm interested in both those very prominent figures in their field of work, and I appreciate that Oxforn Union take the time to host this kind of events.

[@fernandafreitas7185]

13:30 he gives a great explanation of funk carioca ❤️

[@nacxzitmusic8951]

This is dope

[@vishal1thakur]

doplo

[@mintmono7675]

that question that implied that he has to get out of his way to make opportunities for female dj's is just ridiculous

[@w1seg]

Exactly, I was like what the fuck girl ? Did anyone made any opportunities for Diplo, Tiesto, Cox and others ? Hell no. Diplo talks about perseverance and all the struggles he went through and she had the audacity to ask such a stupid question. 🤯

[@mantuu9894]

I genuinly love oxford. I hope, I'll get to experience the school ... one day.

[@boything2]

amazing. full of knowledge

[@DobBylan_]

Diplo: " I never said to myself I wanna make a hit song" also Diplo: "I've learned what it takes to make hit song"

[@TheSultan1470]

Coincidentaly...

[@road2professionaldj534]

Would have been cool to hear him expand more on his early days and how he started getting gigs and scaled up - good interview though!

[@sidework1]

The absolute state of unis in 2018

[@bodhisattva2348]

i usually dont enjoy long interviews like these unless its by some1 I really like but this is awesome.

[@emafrnk]

well-spoken

[@Zallard]

54:27 i thought he asked for his skype LMFAOO

[@powsniffer0110]

Zallard hahahaaaa

[@sunnytex1337]

Zallard same wtf haha

[@srik88]

He's awesome

[@kushalrahatkar1889]

started career from india.

[@rodu15]

So inspiring

[@nastynewm]

this was a great watch

[@dael6617]

Hes like, "At this point I didnt even have a computer..... one year later I was working on Major Lazer." tf?

[@wessmithp5560]

@42:58 then COVID happened...also, love me some diplo, mad respect for all the stuff😎

[@lieluo2097]

This is life inspiring

[@lesliedaniellecoley5646]

I fucking love you. People born on November 10 are the best. ;)

[@klipnity]

he's actually pretty cool

[@timchard]

19:39 that shoulder clap tho

[@maragarza5013]

he's amazing

[@irvingdiaz6862]

PEACE IS THE MISSION

[@raunaq96]

Love the fact that you started in India, best country in the world. Wish I was at your set in London last month ☹️

[@jimicohen6669]

So inspirational

[@Hypocricy_rules_supreme]

DIMPLES got me gagaaaa lawd have mercyyy

[@jessgeorgesaji6263]

Keep ur mind busy, keep doing stuff even if it sucks

[@jellowmusic6571]

lol if I was in the audience I'd be so immature at questions like 'are you single?'

[@StarvingPoet]

I'm a pric yet props to Diplo interesting stories apart from his music I knew nothing about his bio yet, why is there always this ever increasing Western? trending ominous PostModernist obsession with artists bios? Ppl love to hate Diplo for being 'EDM' yet he has increased electronic music as a legitimate art-form.

[@johnathancarpentermiller6450]

I really want to meet this guy, Diplo, one day! I also want to be a close friend of his! Why can't I meet him???? He's such an awesome and great guy!

[@ArielWalls]

I love you @Diplo!

[@moizraza4024]

Lmao at 20:50 bottom left

[@Saiyagirl980]

Haha id be taking pics too if diplo was in front of me 😂