Recorded 2015–16 Label Mad Decent | Artist Major Lazer | |
Producer Major Lazer
Jr. Blender
Benny Blanco
King Henry
Showtek
Q Major
Bad Royale
Leslie Kong
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Music Is the Weapon is the upcoming fourth studio album by American electronic band Major Lazer.
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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.
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 ex Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello and alternative R&B musician 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.
On September 30, 2016, the album's second single, entitled "Believer", 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. It features uncredited vocals from Toots & The Maytals.
Confirmed tracks and collaborations
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