DJ DIESEL (Shaquille O’Neal) his dropped his hot and must-hear 9-track EP, M.D.E (Most Dominant Ever), on Friday, July 18th, via the Monstercat record label. This project showcases his genre-defying sound and features rising talents in bass music across dubstep, drum & bass, and trap, highlighting his strong collaborations and friendships with these artists.
DJ Diesel teams up with some of bass music’s hard-hitters in this powerful ‘M.D.E’ EP
The EP kicks off with the title track itself, ‘MDE’, a cinematic collaboration with RZRKT, featuring powerful build-ups and dubstep drops. Next is ‘Animal’, where Shaq teams up with SampliFire and IVORY, blending a dynamic rap sequence with a fierce drop designed to ignite the dancefloor. ‘Damage’, featuring Virtual Riot, combines an acoustic guitar intro with trap elements and a drum & bass drop, standing out for its raw lyricism and unpredictable sound.
In ‘Run It’, DJ DIESEL and IVORY return with a sharp drum & bass track, merging aggressive verses and intense drops. Furthermore, the EP continues with ‘Pay Respect’, featuring GorillaT and FRAXURE, delivering a fierce mix of dubstep and trap. ‘BRING THE PAIN’ with LAYZ offers a dual-drop format that shifts from dubstep to hard techno. ‘Fadeaway’, featuring Benda, presents an explosive build-up and a huge drop, while ‘Throwin’ Bows’ with Perry Wayne challenges the crowd to engage. Finally moving on to the finale, ‘Show Em’ with NEOTEK, it combines sharp sound design with commanding vocal chops.
2025 is going to be another superb year for the basketball legend and current bass icon
In summary, 2025 is set to be DJ DIESEL’s dominant year. He recently launched a Las Vegas residency at The Wynn and is preparing for Shaq’s Bass All-Stars events in Florida, California, and Oregon, supported by acts like Getter and JUELZ. He will also tour major European venues, including Barcelona’s Pacha and Germany’s Bootshaus. With M.D.E (Most Dominant Ever), DJ DIESEL reinforces his status as a leading figure in bass music, shaping its future and its community.
