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Slither Into the Indy 500 Snake Pit for DJ Sets From Kaskade, Subtronics, More In 2023
The Indy 500 Snake Pit annually brings world-class electronic artists to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for “the ultimate party in motor sports.” This year, Kaskade has been confirmed to headline with support from John Summit and Subtronics, among others, on May 28th. The Race Weekend event will also feature a heavy-hitting DJ set from NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, better known in EDM circles as DJ Diesel, who is set to bring the heat to the racing capital of the world. “One of the biggest parties of Race Weekend is the Indy 500 Snake Pit presented by Coors Light,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said in a press release. “The always unforgettable and epic party in the Snake Pit is a May highlight for many of our fans and an experience like no other. Music fans ...
DJ Diesel Announces VR-Powered “The Shaq’tacular Spectacular” NYE Celebration
Experience the chaos that is a DJ Diesel set from the comfort of your own home, using the power of virtual reality. In a partnership with Meta, the literal biggest DJ in the world, Shaquille O’Neal, has announced a high-profile New Year’s Eve celebration, “The Shaq’tacular Spectacular.” True to his larger-than-life presence, the event will feature a basketball court stage surrounded by a roller rink with professional skaters and athletes, like his partner-in-crime, Rob Gronkowski. DJ Diesel performing at “Shaq’s Fun House” in Miami in 2022. Alive Coverage Diesel also promises a marching band, cheerleaders and other surprises at the one-hour virtual event. As for the musical talent, Diesel himself will of course take the stage and he’...
We Came Up With Bizarre Descriptions of DJs—Then Used Artificial Intelligence to Bring Them to Life
There’s nothing that blurs the line between frightening and fascinating quite like artificial intelligence. And since artificial intelligence and electronic music are becoming more symbiotic by the day, the staff here at EDM.com wanted to see just how far it could go in a visual sense. So we came up with bizarre descriptions of artists and fed them through A.I. art generators. Some images are photorealistic. Others are fancifully distorted. And the majority of them are flat-out creepy. But we digress. Read on to see our weird and wonderful creations. TOKiMONSTA “TOKiMONSTA DJing in a neon sky arcade with golden canaries” by Jason Heffler. Jason Heffler REZZ “REZZ DJ as painted by Salvador Dalí” by Nick Yopko. Nick Yopko Flume R...
Watch Shaq Pause His DJ Set to Help a Fan Caught In a Mosh Pit
The EDM community has never seen someone quite like Shaquille O’Neal. It’s rare to see such unbridled enthusiasm for the genre from someone like Shaq, a decorated NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member. And the community has responded in spades, embracing him as a “dubstep dad” who tirelessly champions rave culture. O’Neal, who is affectionately known as DJ Diesel to fans of electronic music, appeared in Ohio over the weekend to perform at Excision’s Lost Lands. It’s prevalently regarded as the nation’s leading dubstep festival and a breeding ground for the next generation of bass music stars. So naturally there’s mosh pits. And at one point, Diesel paused his set to address the crowd and diffus...
Watch LEVEL UP Debut Heavy-Hitting Collaboration With DJ Diesel at HARD Summer
Those who attended LEVEL UP‘s DJ set at HARD Summer this past weekend are probably scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor right now. Known for neck-snapping bass drops that rattle every stage she graces, LEVEL UP has earned her reputation as one of the hardest-hitting young producers in the bass music scene. In the midst of her performance on the Green Stage Sunday evening, she dropped a brand new collaboration with the biggest DJ in the world. The track was produced alongside NBA champion turned dubstep headliner Shaquille O’Neal, affectionately known in electronic music circles as DJ Diesel. LEVEL UP took to Twitter to reveal the monster unreleased record, sharing a video and offering a taste for fans who missed the moment. They’ll need to stay patient,...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Loud Luxury, SG Lewis, Dillon Francis & More [7/8/22]
New major releases include tracks from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Boombox Cartel, 4B and more. The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Hypnotized – Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Wuh Oh These Nights – Loud Luxury & KIDDO Something About Your Love – SG Lewis Festival Hits Apex – Ummet Ozcan & Will Sparks Shut Up – 4B & Shaquille O’Neal Shadow (Saint Punk Remix) – Boombox Cartel Electronic Avenue Don’t Let Me Let Go (with ILLENIUM & EVAN GIIA) &...
Listen to a Hyperactive Drum & Bass Mix From Shaq
The biggest DJ in the world is working to add drum & bass to his arsenal. Shaquille O’Neal, affectionately known as DJ Diesel in the electronic dance music community, has released a drum & bass mini-mix on SoundCloud. It appears as if sharing the stage with the legendary Rusko had a profound impact on the NBA superstar-turned-festival headliner, considering the new mix comes days after they performed together at Echostage in D.C. Check out footage from the rare performance here: Included in the short-but-sweet mix are tracks from Nikademis, Macsen, Mylky, ACRAZE, Mat Zo, Porter Robinson, Jack Ü, Noisia and many more. Running at just over 13 minutes, it provides a quick and powerful dose of frenetic drum & bass music. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles ̶...
Watch DJ Diesel’s Monstrous EDC Las Vegas 2022 Performance
If you thought the fun from EDC Las Vegas was over, think again. Shaq, also known as DJ Diesel, has uploaded his set from last weekend to YouTube. As expected, DJ Diesel’s set was as heavy as it gets. From start to finish, he holds onto an ignited crowd that’s ready for the earth-shaking set he’s prepared. In addition to the handful of originals played out during his set, he also snuck in his raucous ID with Hairitage at the 47-minute mark. Watch the set in its entirety below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Not only is the NBA Hall of Famer one of the most dominant players of all time, but, he’s become a staple on the bass music touring circuit. Since first making his way onto lineups of huge festivals including Lost Lands and Decadence Arizona, he...
DJ Diesel Aims to Spotlight the Next Generation of Artists With New Showcase Series
Once known for his scoring, DJ Diesel is now shifting his focus to assists. The world’s biggest DJ teased a new event series over the weekend called “Shaq’s Bass Allstars Who’s Next Edition.” Using his gargantuan platform to support the artists waiting for their big break, it seems Diesel is planning to start a recurring showcase of young and hungry bass music producers. Not only will he host the events, but he will also perform as the opener, he said, so the spotlight is on the rising stars. The first entry in the new series took place over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at The Vanguard in Orlando, Florida. At the event, Diesel brought out young bass music producers Rated R, VRG, VLCN, and Protaxia. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles In addition to sharing th...
Greatest Show On Earth: How Shaq’s Fun House Spectacular Is Shaking Up the Dance Music Landscape
Remember designing your dream home as a kid? You’d replace all the stairs with slides and create the ultimate entertainment room. And despite the improbability of having an indoor pool and a giant movie theater screen in the same space, the decisions just felt right. Looking back, it’s enough to smile all over again at the idea of what happens when there’s seemingly no limitations other than one’s imagination. In many ways, Shaq’s Fun House, a relatively new staple of Super Bowl Weekend, similarly seeks to subvert the conventional expectations of what a dance music event should look and feel like by delivering on multiple experiential fronts at once. On its face, fans can certainly see Fun House shows aren’t short on raw talent. Thi...
DJ Diesel and FREAKY Run the Pick & Roll on Heavyweight Collab, “BACKBREAKER”
You’ve seen what Shaq can do to a backboard—just wait until you see what he and FREAKY can do to a subwoofer. Released today was “BACKBREAKER,” a super-sized single from the two DJs and dubstep enthusiasts. The track begins with a siren, warning all those who aren’t prepared for chaos to pack it up and head out. Then, bass music’s unofficial spokesperson hypes up listeners with some pump-up shouts before they combine to unload a fury of bass upon the masses. The new track marks Diesel’s first release on Excision’s famed bass music label, Subsidia. Considering he’s made a surprise appearance and has also been booked at Lost Lands, it was only a matter of time before the imprint released music by the biggest DJ in the world. FREAKY, on the...
The Saga of Shaq: DJ Diesel On Why He’s Among The Few to Thrive In Both Sports and Music
As a four-time NBA champion and three-time MVP, Shaquille O’Neal thrives in high stakes environments. Though the NBA Hall of Famer traded the court for the stage, rebranding himself as DJ Diesel in the process, O’Neal’s “go big or go home” attitude is as vigorous as ever. Over the last handful of years, Shaq’s Fun House has rightfully earned a reputation as a “must-see” event during Super Bowl Weekend. The very concept of bringing a full-size carnival and music festival experience to fruition for one night only would appear a daunting task for almost anyone, but it goes to show that when you start your day with some energizing drum & bass music, anything’s possible. This year’s edition of Shaq’s Fun House is am...
