Name: Essentials
Brand: Major Lazer

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Bonus disc: No

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BEC5543845

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Format detail

Limited Numbered Edition. Double CD in 3-Panel Softpack with Poster Booklet.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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5060525438455

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Major Lazer

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Hip Hop

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Because Music

Because Music is a French record label that was founded in 2004 by a visionary entrepreneur. With a strong presence in the music industry, Because Music has established itself as an influential force in the global market. The label is listed by GVL with label code LC 33186 and LC 13950, which can often be found on releases manufactured by or licensed to Warner. 

Since its inception, Because Music has been dedicated to discovering and nurturing exceptional talent across various genres. The label boasts an impressive roster of *artists* who have achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. With their innovative approach to music production and promotion, Because Music continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions.

With a focus on quality and artistic integrity, Because Music strives to provide music lovers with unparalleled listening experiences. Their commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality ensures that fans can fully immerse themselves in the *performers'* creative vision.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Major Lazer is an electronic music project created by *a191242*. Formerly a collaboration along with *Switch (2)*, they parted ways in late 2011. Since then, *a191242* has enlisted producers/DJs Walshy Fire (of Black Chiney) and Ape Drums.

With their unique blend of electronic dance music, Major Lazer has become a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Their infectious beats and energetic performances have captivated audiences worldwide.

If you enjoy artists such as Dillon Francis, Diplo, or Steve Aoki, then Major Lazer is definitely a must-listen for you. With their collaborations with renowned artists like MØ and DJ Snake, Major Lazer continues to push boundaries and redefine the electronic music scene.

All copies of vinyl / CD come with a bonus CD of Major Lazer Mixes!

Featuring Justin Bieber, MØ, Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, Quavo, Nicki Minaj, Sean Paul and many more, Essentials highlights Major Lazer’s reach across the globe, and the vast range of their influences and influence to date. With standouts as wide-ranging as Jah No Partial, with its sample of heritage Jamaican artist Johnny Osbourne, to features from the world’s biggest pop stars, to the now legendary Flosstradamus remix of Original Don, to their Latin Grammy nomination for Sua Cara, which was one of the biggest video launches in YouTube’s history. Also including their recent collaboration with African artists like Burna Boy, Babes Wodumo, Mr. Eazi and Kizz Daniel, Essentials showcases Major Lazer’s unique positioning and singular talent for transcending borders and genre. Essentials features a brand new release, Blow That Smoke featuring Tove Love, plus their biggest hits to date, Lean On (the first independent track to hit #1 on U.S. Top 40 radio) and Cold Water, two of the most streamed songs of all time on Spotify. Fans will recognize longtime collaborator Ferry Gouw’s work on the cover, featuring hand drawn portraits of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire, plus featured artists and friends from throughout their discography, as well as a reappearance of the Major Lazer cartoon.

2CD - Limited Numbered Edition. Double CD in 3-Panel Softpack with Poster Booklet.

3LP - Triple 12” Vinyl Limited Numbered Edition. 3 Coloured Yellow Vinyls in Gatefold Sleeve with printed inner-sleeves and etched design on F side. Includes a 30x60cm poster and the 2CD album in clear plastic sleeves with flap.

7. Gyptian - Hold Yuh (Major Lazer Remix)

3. Cold Water (feat. Justin Bieber &amp; MØ)

4. Light It Up (feat. Nyla &amp; Fuse ODG) [Remix]

5. Know No Better (feat. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello &amp; Quavo) 

6. Sua Cara (feat. Anitta &amp; Pabllo Vittar)

7. Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (feat. Busy Signal,The Flexican &amp; FS Green)

8. Powerful (feat. Ellie Goulding &amp; Tarrus Riley)

10. Hold The Line (feat. Mr. Lex &amp; Santigold) 

11. Keep It Goin’ Louder (feat. Nina Sky and Ricky Blaze) 

12. All My Love (feat. Ariana Grande &amp; Machel Montano) [Remix]

13. Original Don (feat. The Partysquad) [Flosstradamus Remix]

15. Run Up (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR &amp; Nicki Minaj)

18. Bubble Butt (feat. Bruno Mars, Tyga &amp; Mystic)

19. Jet Blue Jet (feat. Leftside, GTA, Razz &amp; Biggy)

21. Boom (feat. MOTi, Ty Dolla $ign, Wizkid &amp; Kranium) 

22. Orkant/Balance Pon It (feat. Babes Wodumo &amp; Taranchyla)

23. Loyal (feat. Kizz Daniel &amp; Kranium)

25. Tied Up (feat. Mr. Eazi, RAYE &amp; Jake Gosling)Bonus CD Tracklist:

Essentials

Music GB

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