A bigger-than-life presence on and off the courtroom.
At the moment marks the discharge of the debut digital album from the most important DJ on this planet, Shaquille O’Neal, followers of whom affectionately name DIESEL. Titled GORILLA WARFARE, the album options 10 collaborations between the four-time NBA champion and a few of bass music’s best.
For those who’re like us, you’ve got most likely at all times puzzled what it is like working with the elite athlete turned dubstep celebrity. We have joined forces with a variety of his GORILLA WARFARE collaborators to share their firsthand accounts of their experiences.
Jessica Audiffred
“He is at all times into serving to others, particularly younger producers.”
Audiffred, who co-produced “NO FEAR,” shared how shocked she was that the Basketball Corridor of Fame inductee not solely knew who she was, however was additionally a fan of her music. She says that regardless of him being a particularly busy particular person, he was totally current in the entire recording classes and is enthusiastic about serving to younger music producers.
Jessica Audiffred on Working with DIESEL [EDM.com] (; 1:05)
Hairitage
“He made it obvious from day one which he needs to placed on the underground and provides some new expertise an opportunity to stand up.”
After working with the previous NBA MVP on “BANG YOUR HEAD,” Hairitage shared a narrative about telling his dad and mom about his new collaborator, solely to have them reply, “What the f*ck.” He explains how working with Shaq was nice as a result of he is a decisive man and is not shy to inform his colleagues what’s working and what is not.
Hairitage on Working with DIESEL [EDM.com] (; 1:10)
Crankdat
“Now we have Shaq screaming one of many coolest issues that I’ve ever f*cking heard in my life, which was ‘Crankdat motherf*cker…'”
The “HEAT” collaborator shared that he was shocked to obtain a DM from Shaq, who requested to ship him some new music. Crankdat says that inside minutes, he obtained suggestions from the massive man and was shocked at how rapidly he responded and the way a lot vitality he delivered to their recording session.
Crankdat on Working with DIESEL [EDM.com] (; 1:44)
CELO
“He makes a lot time for his followers and artists he likes and it is simply an unimaginable factor, truthfully.”
Earlier than engaged on “WARFARE,” CELO reveals that he too obtained an surprising DM from DIESEL. He explains how supportive Shaq is to up-and-comers, that his style in music is divine and that he is very concerned with the association of his tracks. He particulars how O’Neal maps out sounds he needs and works together with his collaborators to appreciate the imaginative and prescient in his head.
CELO on Working with DIESEL [EDM.com] (; 1:20)
TRXGGX
“Began out with a DM from Shaq saying we have to make a music collectively ASAP, and went on explaining the way it must be the nastiest lure music on the market. I had simply made bunch of latest demos that month, so I shared them with him to get his ideas on them, and after he heard the early demo model of ‘KXLLA’ he mentioned, “That is the one!”
We then started growing ‘KXLLA’ increasingly to each of our likings till we bought to the purpose the place we needed to try it out. I then flew right down to Orlando for Shaq’s Forbidden Kingdom set, and he introduced me out to lastly debut “KXLLA” to the world. Once we noticed the group’s response to the drop we knew it was prepared!”
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VRG
“‘Watch Ur Again’ is a file Diesel and I labored on for about two years. We went by means of a couple of variations of the music extra time, however as soon as we bought Blackway on the verses, and Diesel did his factor on the second drop and the hype vocals, we knew immediately we had an anthem, and the reactions we’ve gotten enjoying it reside confirms it for us much more.”
Blackway
“It’s at all times an honor to collab with DJ Diesel. Diesel introduced me to my first ever EDM present and I rapidly turned a fan of the vitality. He’s been tremendous supportive of my profession because the begin, so when he and VRG despatched over a beat they’d cooked up asking if I wished to be concerned, I needed to ship. I laid my verses down the evening they despatched the music, at an AirBnB in Lisbon, below a blanket as a result of we didn’t have a sales space and I wasn’t gonna preserve them ready. That’s how pumped I used to be.”
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CHASSI
“It’s nonetheless loopy that I bought to collab with Shaquille O’Neal! Rising up being an enormous Lakers fan, I might’ve by no means had singing with Shaq on my bucket record and I’m so blissful I used to be in a position to.
It began with me and Kozmoz continually doing Zoom calls, engaged on a brand new music. We had a small thought going and once we despatched it to Shaq simply to have him doubtlessly play it out, he was in love with the thought a lot that we determined to make it a triple collab. I’m tremendous excited for you guys to listen to ‘Hit Em’ Like!’ We put our all into this one.”
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Kozmoz
“I initially began the collab after I was in Europe touring. Round this time I used to be feeling defeated and misplaced creatively—that’s when me and Chassi began to turn out to be nearer associates, hopping on calls and maintaining one another motivated. After I despatched him the challenge he completely bodied it. Shortly after we began sending it out and Shaq began dropping one of many earlier variations in his units.
Quick-forward, Shaq reached out and mentioned he wished to be aside of it so we despatched him the challenge, he labored on it, added his vocals and it turned what it’s now! Afterward he advised us he wished it for his debut album! I completely love this music and it is at all times a secret weapon in my units!”
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Soltan
“DIESEL and I wished to make clear our shared love for Balkan music and Romany cultures by making a monitor that was not solely bass-heavy, however influenced by sounds outdoors the US.
My complete model is to teach these on Center Japanese and worldwide sounds, so what higher than to crew up with top-of-the-line DJs within the recreation than making ‘Romany Adventures.’ Plus, so as to add lure, bass AND dubstep collectively, that was simply an automated banger.”
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RATED R
“Working with Shaq was undoubtedly on the high of my record of issues I by no means would’ve imagined occurring. We first met at a present collectively and his first phrases to me had been, “Rattling brotha you throw some laborious stuff.” The remainder was historical past after that.
We immediately linked up shortly after that and got here up with our music ‘WARZONE.’ Shaq is a real artist, producer, performer and author. His creativity and workflow is unmatched and I’m so excited for y’all to lastly hear what we made.
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