Shaq’s Fun House has solely ever occurred twice earlier than, and already it’s one the most-talked about occasions Miami Music Week because it prepares to make its third look. Last yr, Shaq, aka DJ Diesel, referred to as upon Diplo, Steve Aoki, A-Trak, Carnage, Nervo, Alan Walker, and Cheat Codes to convey the noise, and this yr will characteristic a fair greater array artists in accordance with Shaq himself.
Your EDM caught up with Shaq forward the festivities, two weeks from tomorrow, March 29. We had been determined to know extra about his background as a DJ and what made him suppose Shaq’s Fun House within the first place. We additionally wished to know, with all the loopy issues the Fun House already has, what didn’t make it in… the reply is superb.
Check out our interview with Shaq beneath, and keep in mind, a very restricted quantity All-Inclusive Open Bar Tickets are actually on sale from $149 at www.ShaqsFunHouse.com.
Everyone is aware of you as Shaq, the basketball participant. But you’ve talked about in interviews earlier than that you've got been DJing because you had been 14. What was your first introduction to digital music and the way did you begin spinning?
I used to chop neighbors’ grass, stroll canines, and scrap collectively money to purchase information and my turntables at a pawn store. I've been hooked on music ever since I used to be a younger child, however again then I used to be all about Rap. TomorrowWorld 2014 was a milestone occasion that modified my perspective on music perpetually. It was on a large farm and I came to visit an enormous hill then growth 100,000 completely satisfied folks going loopy having the time their lives. I noticed Skrillex and Steve Aoki and I used to be like what is that this music… I simply cherished the power! I met my supervisor Joe at TomorrowWorld and I begged him for a slot the subsequent yr. That is how DJ Diesel was born and I've not seemed again since.
What prompted you to start out Shaq’s Fun House?
This isn't a nightclub or some enormous pageant. My Fun House brings collectively one of the best DJ’s on the planet with carnival parts, circus performers, an open bar, superb meals and rather more. Honestly I used to be becoming bored the identical golf equipment & festivals again and again at music week…I wished to create my very own occasion completely totally different that's simply all about FUN. Last yr I referred to as up Diplo and stated I would like you Wes…Steve Aoki…Diesel wants your power…Carnage…convey the warmth!! It was loopy everybody simply ended up enjoying again to again all evening until dawn. This yr I partnered with JBL to make the Fun House even greater. I promise you this would be the greatest lineup but that includes eight one of the best DJ’s on the planet. Get your tickets quickly of us this factor is certain to promote out!
What’s been your favourite present you’ve performed to date?
To me DJ’ing in entrance an enormous crowd brings is sort of a sport 7. I’ve finished many superb exhibits however Lost Lands and Tomorrowland need to be my 2 favorites. I follow rather a lot earlier than every set and actually get aggressive on the market..my aim is at all times to ignite extra head bangers than another artist on the market.
Now that you simply’re placing out unique music, like your new observe with NGHTMRE & Lil Jon, can we anticipate extra in 2019?
NGHTMRE is my Larry Bird EDM and Lil Jon is a longtime buddy. BANG was a ton Fun to work on and we obtained tons extra within the works! I’ll have some remixes and solo originals out quickly however there are much more DIESEL coming in 2019. There’s a ton exhibits to nonetheless launch too… I simply introduced a present with Dillon Francis at Red Rocks, I've an enormous Vegas announcement coming quickly, and I'm actually wanting ahead to Tomorrowland & Ibiza this summer season.
What had been some the unique concepts for Shaq’s Fun House that didn’t make the minimize?
So I personal 2 white tigers. I've a man in Vegas that appears after them for me and he treats them actual properly. I believed it could be cool to convey them to Miami, however my staff suggested towards it for security causes. What do you guys suppose ought to I convey em? The automobile trip for them can be actually lengthy or can we put them on a airplane?
What was it prefer to have your Fun House in Atlanta for the Super Bowl?
I'm an ATL native and dwell right here now so when Super Bowl 2019 was in Atlanta I referred to as up my managers and informed them Shaq’s Fun House.. Super Bowl.. Atlanta… let’s make it legendary and we did. I recruited my boys Diplo, Tiesto, Migos, Lil Jon, T-Pain and we threw one hell a celebration. Beyond the music we had Cirque Du Soleil, Waffle House, STK Steakhouse, the JBL crate, and tons extra superb sights.
How do you see the Fun House model rising in 2 years? 5 years?
We’re going worldwide child! They’re approach too many superb sports activities and music combo alternatives abroad and the DIESEL goes to make it occur. I’ve been blessed to see the world, play for Team USA, destroy mainstages in different international locations and the Fun House goes to be in every single place.
A really restricted quantity All-Inclusive Open Bar Tickets are actually on sale from $149 at ShaqsFunHouse.com.