C&C: It is said that in the creation of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” You, Switch, and M.I.A came together to make this song, how did that come about?
Diplo: Ha. it was just me.. a loop I had for ages, and then I connected a sort of half ass snap beat on it and looped it in.
Cash&Caviar have started a Thursday series dedicated to the art of sampling. We all know that it takes some skill to pull off a good sample. Today they dive into topic with world famous Diplo as he explains his take on samples, his contribution to M.I.A’s “Paper Planes” and what hes currently working on. Check out Sample Thursdays for more of the interview.