With Major Lazer's final album upon us, the dance trio comprised of Diplo, been fueling the summer with non-stop heaters like "Make It Hot" and "Can't Take It From Me." Their latest Latin-influenced single "Que Calor" enlists Colombian reggaeton singer J. Balvin and Dominican dembow vocalist El Alfa to bring the summer heat to September. The spicy single springs to life as … [Read more...]
North Coast Music Festival 2019 Lineup Highlights + Aftershow Picks
Chicago festival goers have a very specific way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend. For many people it's the symbol of Summer finally coming to an end and Fall is starting to creep in. But there is good news. North Coast Music Festival is finally back again. For the first time in the fest's history, it will be moving away from Union Park. The 2019 edition of North Coast will take … [Read more...]
Major Lazer Joins Beyoncé For The Lion King: The Gift
Pulling out all the stops for the arrival of the star-studded live-action remake of The Lion King, Disney has enlisted Beyoncé to curate an album inspired by the film. Filled with collaborations alongside Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, and co-star Childish Gambino, The Lion King: The Gift is a musical companion that carries the magic and cultural artistry projected in the … [Read more...]
Diplo Hints At Upcoming Major Lazer & Beyoncé Collaboration
As if teasing us with a Jack Ü comeback the other day wasn't enough, today Diplo has taken to twitter to all but confirm that a star-studded collaboration between Major Lazer and pop queen Beyoncé is happening. While details surrounding the track are still unknown, the fact that Diplo is already talking about it could mean we'll be receiving it sooner rather than later. Check … [Read more...]
Walshy Fire Releases Phenomenal Debut Album ABENG
Walshy Fire, the MC of Major Lazer, has released his debut album ABENG. Gathering his friends from Africa and the Caribbean, the album bridges the two regions, blending in Walshy's Caribbean dancehall roots. In fact, the title ABENG refers to a horn instrument brought from Ghana to Jamaica and used by runaway slaves to communicate across long distances. With Major … [Read more...]
Major Lazer Joins Forces With Anitta For Sensual Single “Make It Hot”
Fans are having mixed feelings as Major Lazer prepare for their final album. While excitement surrounds new music from the trio now consisting of Diplo, Walshy Fire, and Ape Drums, there's also a resonating melancholy as it marks the nearing end of Major Lazer. Amidst their summer filled with festival performances, Major Lazer have dropped off a steamy new single with Brazilian … [Read more...]
Jillionaire Splits From Major Lazer, Replaced by Ape Drums
It looks like Major Lazer is ushering in a new (and possibly final) era after news recently broke that longtime member Jillionaire has left the trio to pursue a solo career. The split comes ahead of Major Lazer's upcoming Lazerism project - an album that many believe to be the supergroup's last. While no official announcement has been made, it's all but clear that not only has … [Read more...]
Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire Announces Debut Solo Album With Two New Singles
Major Lazer vibe maker Walshy Fire has kicked off the start of his debut solo album ABENG with two glorious multi-genre and multi-lingual singles. "No Negative Vibes" and "Round Of Applause" explore the various cultures Walshy Fire has been exposed to over the course of his travels as Major Lazer. Inspired by afrobeats, reggae, and dancehall, Walshy Fire's rhythmic and … [Read more...]
