In this episode of Unsigned Berlin, host Sebastian Sheath sits down with Diana Maracuja, a multifaceted artist known for her dynamic DJ sets and vibrant social media presence.
Diana recently hosted the first "Spicy Tunes" party, a charity event dedicated to hip-hop and 2000s music that supported victims of sexual violence. She shares the motivation behind creating events that combine music with food and meaningful causes and discusses what she likes in a venue when she performs.
Diana also delves into her 11-year journey on social media, transitioning from German to English, and why she shifted her focus from primarily makeup artistry to music. The conversation touches on her personal encounters with icons like Erikah Badu and Yung Lean, and why she decided to stop posting on SoundCloud.
00:47 - Introduction
01:07 - Spicy Tunes party
02:18 - DJ sets with expectations
06:12 - Thai-African fusion dinner and DJing event
09:19 - Growing up around restaurants
10:35 - Diana’s IG journey
14:59 - Getting in DJing
19:35 - Diana’s introduction to hip-hop
25:03 - Diana’s recent playlist updates
30:17 - Baile Funk and Jersey music
37:11 - Thai Yakult, red cow milk, and piercings
40:21 - Ghosts and exorcisms
41:51 - Outro
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Credits:
Hosted by Sebastian Sheath
Edited by Yannick Solandt & Sebastian Sheath
Produced by Unsigned Berlin