Music Is the Weapon
| Music Is the Weapon | ||||
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| Studio album by Major Lazer | ||||
| Released | TBA | |||
| Recorded | 2015–present | |||
| Label | Mad Decent | |||
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| Singles from Music Is the Weapon | ||||
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Music Is the Weapon is the upcoming fourth studio album by American electronic band Major Lazer.
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] On May 2015, Major Lazer revealed their fourth album would be called Music Is the Weapon.[3]
The lead single from the album, "Cold Water",[4] was released on July 22, 2016, featuring Justin Bieber and frequent Major Lazer collaborator MØ. The song received widespread airplay and made it a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart. Following the success of the song, leaked collaborations with singers Sia and Bonnie McKee were announced, as well as teasing collaborations with Camila Cabello and alternative R&B singer PARTYNEXTDOOR. August 2016 the band's member Diplo teased on social media that he was working with Benny Blanco on a collab with American singer Ariana Grande, who was featured in the two short clips as well. The band also confirmed that they were collaborating with artists The Weeknd and Travis Scott.[5]
On September 30, 2016, the album's second single, entitled "Believer",[6] was released as a collaboration with Showtek. In December 2016, it was announced that a song from the album, "Run Up" featuring Nicki Minaj and PARTYNEXTDOOR, would be released as a single. Several days later, on December 6, 2016, the promotional single "My Number" was released, in collaboration with the newly formed band Bad Royale.[7] It features uncredited vocals from Toots & The Maytals.
On June 1, 2017, "Know No Better" featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo, was released as the fourth single from the album.
Confirmed tracks and collaborations
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Cold Water" (featuring Justin Bieber and MØ) |
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| 3:05 |
| 2. | "Believer" (with Showtek) |
| 3:44 | |
| 3. | "My Number" (with Bad Royale) |
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| 3:19 |
| 4. | "Run Up" (featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR and Nicki Minaj) |
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| 3:23 |
| 5. | "Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) |
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| 3:45 |
| Total length: | TBA | |||
Notes
References
- ↑ "Listen to Major Lazer's New Single "Know No Better," f/ Travis Scott, Quavo, and Camila Cabello". Complex. June 1, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ↑ "MAJOR LAZER NEEMT NUMMER OP MET SELAH SUE". Studio Brussel. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Major Lazer Name New Album 'Music Is the Weapon'". Exclaim!. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cold Water (feat. Justin Bieber & MØ) - Single by Major Lazer on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- ↑ "Electro music group Major Lazer makes a splash with new single, Cold Water". New Straits Times. September 30, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Believer - Single by Major Lazer & Showtek on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- ↑ "My Number - Single by Major Lazer & Bad Royale on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-01-04.