Shaquille O’Neal
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...
Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, More to Perform at Tomorrowland 2022: See the Massive Full Lineup
Ahead of a historic edition of Tomorrowland, organizers have released a jaw-dropping list of artists to perform at the festival’s first-ever edition over three consecutive weekends. Tomorrowland today unveiled its massive 2022 lineup via a poster with more fine print than a car warranty. And after the long-awaited reveal, the question isn’t, “Who’s on the lineup?” but, “Who isn’t?” Tomorrowland. Anosov1505/Wikimedia Commons With over 600 artists, this year’s lineup is undoubtedly the biggest in Tomorrowland history. Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Charlotte de Witte, FISHER, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nicky Romero, Above & Beyond and many, many more are set to grace the stages of the Belgian...
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...
Shaq’s Fun House Is Taking Over Super Bowl Weekend 2022—Here’s 5 Reasons It’s a Must-See
The biggest DJ in dance music has fittingly built a brand celebrating the biggest game in sports, and this year’s edition is taking the stakes to new heights. Shaquille O’Neal, affectionately known to dance music fans as DJ Diesel, has proven he knows how to throw the most memorable Super Bowl party. Over the last few years, Shaq’s Fun House has become a must-see experience, turning the dancefloor into a full-fledged theme park experience. This year, Shaq’s Fun House lands in Los Angeles on February 11th ahead of the high-stakes Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Rams and the Bengals—and there’s plenty of reasons not to miss the celebration. Tickets to this year’s Shaq’s Fun House in Los Angeles are on sale now. A Super ...
Watch DJ Diesel Drop Massive Unreleased Collab With Hairitage
Following his collaboration with one of the biggest names in electronic dance music, Shaquille O’Neal—affectionately known in the scene as DJ Diesel—has previewed a track with one of bass music’s most explosive heatseekers. Over the weekend, the biggest DJ in the world (literally) took the stage before a sold-out crowd at The Marc in San Marcos, Texas. Throwing down track after track hard enough to tear down even the most reinforced backboard, he brought out Hairitage at one point for a preview of an unreleased collaboration. Featuring intricate, signature production from Hairitage, the upcoming single is a monster of a track. News of the track follows the release of Diesel and Aoki’s new single “Welcome to the Playhouse.” While the release was with a maj...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Jonas Blue and More [01/07/22]
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 David Guetta & Morten – Permanence Armin van Buuren & Avira – Hollow (feat. Be No Rain) – Colyn Remix Jonas Blue & Why Don’t We – Don’t Wake Me Up Festival Hits 2021 Steve Aoki & Shaquille O’Neal – Welcome to the Playhouse Recommended Articles Hugel, Jude & Frank and Twolate – La candela viva Dada Life – So Good Electronic Avenue Excision, Dion Timmer & Donna Tella – ...
Shaq’s Fun House to Kick Off Super Bowl Weekend 2022 With Zedd, Diplo, More
Shaq’s Fun House is returning ahead of Super Bowl Weekend 2022 with a slam dunk lineup. Shaq, known to electronic music fans as DJ Diesel, has earned a reputation for throwing the most memorable Super Bowl pre-parties. Now in its fourth year, Shaq’s Fun House is returning to Los Angeles once again as part of the upcoming Big Game Weekend festivities on February 11th. Obviously the lead up to America’s biggest sporting event needs an equally attention-grabbing lineup, and the NBA Hall of Famer has delivered in spades. Lil Wayne, Zedd, Diplo, and DJ Irie will be taking it to the hoop along with a special performance from Diesel himself. Presented by cryptocurrency exchange FTX, Shaq’s Fun House boasts a series of perks uncommon to most festivals. F...
HHW Gaming: Shaq Says He Got His Hands On 1,000 PS5 & Nintendo Switch Consoles, Gamers Ask How?
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Mark Sullivan / Getty Does Shaq know the PS5 and Nintendo Switch plug, or is he the plug?That’s the million-dollar question gamers asked after the NBA Hall-of-Famer revealed something very interesting. In an episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, the big fella revealed he put on his Santa hat and gifted 1,000 PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles to kids at an elementary school for the holidays. “I call, you know my, my friend from Nintendo Switch, got about 1,000 (Nintendo) Switches sitting there, got about 1,00 PS5s, I went to Walmart and got bikes. So, you know, yesterday at this little elementary school in McDonough, Georgia, kids were crying, kids were happy, and that’s what it’s all about.” While that is very dope for those little elementary scho...
Steve Aoki Announces Collab With DJ Diesel, “Welcome to the Playhouse”
Steve Aoki is getting ready to drop a song with the biggest DJ in the world. Earlier in the week, Aoki challenged fans to guess his next collaborator by sharing an intensely difficult-to-solve teaser image. For those who somehow couldn’t crack the case, Aoki eventually went ahead and announced that his first single of 2022 is a collaboration with NBA legend and dubstep producer Shaquille O’Neal, affectionally known in electronic music circles as DJ Diesel. Titled “Welcome to the Playhouse,” the upcoming song will seemingly soundtrack Aoki’s outrageous multi-purpose game room, Aoki’s Playhouse. Neither artist has shared a preview ahead of this weekend’s release, but Aoki did leave a hint at what’s to come, noting in a tweet that...
