Major Lazer are getting ready to drop their debut in about 2 weeks, and I couldn't be more excited. The pet project of 2 of the most powerhouse producers in indie dance (Diplo + Switch), they've leaked some singles which have been getting lots of remix attention. You all know these DJs, both of M.I.A. production fame, as well as their remixes for other artists like CSS, Hot Chip, Britney Spears, Spank Rock, Bjork, and Nine Inch Nails. Last I heard, Diplo was producing some beats for the new Kelis record (the samples of the tracks MURDER), while Switch was producing the new Tricky record.
Their first single strays a bit from the baile funk sound we'd expect from Diplo and trades it in for a more dancehall surf rock feel. Imagine Lady Saw going batshit over "Rock Lobster": "Hold The Line" is sort of like that. Mr. Lexx and Santigold hop on the track and wreck the shit out of it. I can't wait to hear the entire album and I'm pretty sure it will be the soundtrack of summer 2009.
Major Lazer - Mary Jane (Mapei ft. Dr. Evil)
Make sure to pick up the album June 16th from Downtown Records (Home to artists like Amanda Blank, Justice, Mos Def, and Eagles OF Death Metal).
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