Music Is the Weapon
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| Studio album by Major Lazer | ||||
| Released | January 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
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| Length | TBA | |||
| Label | Mad Decent | |||
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Music Is the Weapon is the upcoming fourth studio album by American electronic band Major Lazer. It is scheduled to be released in January 2017, through Mad Decent Records. It is set to feature the likes of Justin Bieber, MØ, Showtek, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Camila Cabello, Sia, Bonnie McKee, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Gwen Stefani, Selah Sue, Usher, Sam Hunt, Tove Lo, Tinashe and Nicki Minaj.[1]
Background and singles
On April 27, 2015, Diplo revealed in an interview with Belgian radio station Studio Brussel that they have been working on a track with Belgian singer Selah Sue. He added that it might appear on their next album. Selah Sue herself confirmed this during an interview with Studio Brussels on May 4, 2015.[2]
The lead single from the album "Cold Water" was released on July 22, 2016, featuring Justin Bieber and frequent Major Lazer collaborator MØ. The song received constant support throughout the summer months and made it a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart. Following the success of the song, leaked collaborations with pop sensations Sia and Bonnie McKee were announced, as well as teasing collaborations with Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello and alternative R&B musician PARTYNEXTDOOR. The band also confirmed that they were collaborating with artists The Weeknd and Travis Scott.[3]
On September 30, 2016, the album's second single, entitled "Believer", was released as a collaboration with Showtek.
Confirmed tracks
- "Cold Water" (featuring Justin Bieber and MØ)
- "Believer" (with Showtek)
- "Christmas Trees" (with Protoje)
References
- ↑ "Major Lazer "Music Is the Weapon"". Joseph Vinaixa. October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ↑ "MAJOR LAZER NEEMT NUMMER OP MET SELAH SUE". Studio Brussel. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Electro music group Major Lazer makes a splash with new single, Cold Water". New Straits Times. September 30, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016.