After years of reigning supreme in bass music, DIESEL and Virtual Riot have finally teamed up for their highly anticipated debut collaboration, “Damage.” Dropping Monday, February 3rd via Monstercat Uncaged, this genre-smashing track marks a monumental moment as two global icons in electronic music collide.
Widely recognized as Shaquille O’Neal, DIESEL has risen to dubstep royalty since launching his project in 2015, while Virtual Riot has cemented his status as a visionary producer pushing the boundaries of sound design and bass innovation.
“Damage” opens with an unexpected acoustic guitar melody, leading into a thunderous trap beat fueled by Shaq’s commanding rhymes. The track builds into a high-octane drum & bass drop, delivering a festival-ready anthem that blends both artists’ distinct styles into a sonic juggernaut.
The single’s release coincides with Shaq’s Fun House, the biggest music event of Super Bowl Weekend, returning Friday, February 7th at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. Featuring a star-studded lineup with John Summit, Ludacris, and Shaquille’s son Myles O’Neal, the hybrid carnival and music festival promises a night of electrifying performances, carnival rides, circus acts, and an all-inclusive six-hour open bar.
Meanwhile, Virtual Riot, fresh off his genre-defying album Stealing Fire, is gearing up for a massive 2025. He will celebrate this explosive collaboration with a headlining performance at The Shrine in Los Angeles on February 8th, joined by MUST DIE! B2B Syzy and more. Fans can expect insane visuals, lasers, and next-level production as he continues to push the boundaries of bass music.
With “Damage”, DIESEL and Virtual Riot have delivered an adrenaline-fueled track that sets the tone for an epic year ahead, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what’s next from these bass music powerhouses.
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