[Music]
I’m a beside to the dad their global
their modern electro wizards and their
Mad Decent – welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’ll be counting down our
picks for the top 10
Major Lazer song watch here for this
list we’re looking at the most pillar
studio releases from the Major Lazer
collective founded by Diplo and switch
no live covers have been included nor
have any major lazer guest spots number
10
Honda floor featuring Vybz Kartel
released as the second single for Major
Lazer’s debut album this baile funk
track boasts a heavy and sexy amount of
snare of course it’s like distinct
dubstep style that works so well for
Diplo and switch as the contagious
rat-a-tat-tat groove complements the
staccato vocals
if the track itself isn’t gonzo enough
just check out the music video directed
by Eric Wareheim and you’ll have some
insight into the visual aesthetic behind
the studio production Beyonce actually
sampled pawn to floor for run the world
girls which makes it even more Jon R
irrelevant at least in terms of pop
culture
[Music]
today is 92 degrees Fahrenheit on
Kingston city streets Thursday afternoon
radio number nine watch out for this
boom I a featuring busy signal the Flexi
can and FS green if you’re not familiar
with the genre moombahton well don’t
worry as the fusion only first emerged
in 2009 with this moombahton mashup of
house and reggaeton music major lazer
samples a 70s track called Maria Leon’s
ax while keeping it fresh with some
hard-hitting vocals from busy signal it
got a lot more commercial sound than any
other major laser tracks and though it
wasn’t a massive success hit stateside
it destroyed globally truly a worldly
single watch out for this left a major
mark on the EDM map thus accelerating
the Major Lazer influence within electro
music
[Music]
number eight be together featuring wild
Belle escaping if the typical Major
Lazer banger knocks you upside the head
this emotive single leans more towards a
trance effect than a thumping beat
featuring the Burgman siblings of wild
Belle there’s a clear narrative at work
as the core production lays the
foundation for the yearn full lyrics he
was a team season kicking off Major
Lazer’s third studio release the
humanistic qualities shine through which
makes sense given the peaceful vibe of
the album as a whole
considering its commercial success in
the United States peaking at number 29
on the hot dance charts be together no
doubt connected with the American EDM
youth
[Music]
I’m in the roll is called up yonder
major ladies are you got to be number
seven
John no partial featuring flux pavilion
[Music]
in the 80s
Jamaican Johnny Osborne released mr.
Marshall attract that Major Lazer mix
with James Brown funk for this dancehall
hit
lyrically sparse and regionally specific
it’s the musical vibe that stands out
most with the monster draw providing a
modern feel in contrast to the retro
sampling so it’s an effective mashup of
genre and style a song ideal for live
shows and one that’s certainly
instrumental in piquing the interest of
diehard EDM fans across the world
it’s Mad Decent and a post-dubstep
classic
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
number six hold the line
featuring mr. Lee X and Santi gold in a
time when Major Lazer wasn’t quite a
staple of pop culture this track made
the average mainstream listener pay
attention with Santi gold on the hook
and mr. lex on the mic Diplo and switch
provide a steady bounce for their lead
single and the result is a sound that’s
not too aggressive or overwhelming for
modern consumers in other words it’s a
tightly produced debut release and the
dual set of vocals make hold the line
even more applicable for all types of
listeners some major lazer tracks are
legit bang or anthems but this is a more
of a pregame hype song
[Music]
number five light it up remix featuring
nyla and fuse ODG yet another moombahton
genre track this remix spread quickly
across the world for its commercial
appeal but also for the two contrasting
music videos with its spontaneous
lyrical message and funky EDM aesthetic
it all amounts to some undeniable
international appeal should um you’re
playin Empire it’s really like your name
whenever it’s a track that you feel more
than you sing along to and the vibrant
production follows in line with the
conceptual themes of the album it’s an
existential banger further demonstrating
why Major Lazer became so integral to
modern pop culture
[Music]
number four powerful featuring Ellie
Goulding and Tyrus Riley oh won’t you do
to me for this Major Lazer single just
the practical title alone carries weight
not to mention the poignant vocals of
Ellie Goulding
but then Jamaican American singer Tyrus
Riley chimes in adding even more texture
to the mashup of genres and style
[Music]
focusing more on the lyrical narrative
rather than heavy beads
major laser shows a willingness to
expand their sound which proved to be a
brilliant move given the tracks
reception you could give further more
powerful attracted new listeners and
demographics as Diplo and company
further worked outside the box
[Music]
number three get free featuring amber
Kaufman of Dirty Projectors
establishing Major Lazer as more than
just a dance group this chilled out
production thrives with the tone and
vocal scaling of amber Kaufman from
Brooklyn’s Dirty Projectors her stunning
textures enhance the dreamlike feel of
get free as Major Lazer subdued
production design emphasizes the core
message
it’s a minimalistic major laser release
and it accentuates those subtle touches
that means so much to their fans and
industry peers get free undoubtedly
connected with listeners worldwide as a
single crack the top ten in Belgium
Romania and even the Netherlands so take
a deep breath
number two cold water featuring Justin
Bieber and Moe co-written by ed sheeran
among other songwriters this Major Lazer
track combines various elements like
once again it quaked a global appeal
[Music]
perhaps most importantly the basic
production doesn’t override the vocals
and the inclusion of both Justin Bieber
and Danish star Moe ensured pop exposure
domestically and beyond
[Music]
the lyrical metaphors transcend usual
mainstream cliches and the overall vibe
represents the sound of the time while
cold water may not go down as the best
Major Lazer track ever recorded the
various ingredients showcase the group’s
musical evolution it also hit number one
in numerous countries as the Major Lazer
mojo clearly struck a chord with
listeners before we unveil our number
one pick here are a few honorable
mentions
[Music]
bubble bubble bubble black bubble bubble
bubble bubble bubble-butt turn around
[Music]
number one lean on with DJ snake
featuring moe
so here’s Major Lazer at their best the
lively production of lean on embodies
the early spirit of the group and Moe’s
rich vocals create a relaxed feel making
lean on suitable for any occasion the
lyrical phrasing emphasizes a small
production details and vice-versa all
the while the contagious chorus keeps
listeners intrigued
[Music]
overall it’s a brilliantly produced
track featuring one of pop culture’s
most underrated and talented vocalists
like the album title says peace is the
mission and lean on exudes positive
vibes across the board do you agree with
our selections what is your favorite
Major Lazer song open up your bubblegum
let me see your bumper the booty so
smooth can’t believe it’s not butter for
more electro top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
[Music]
I’m a beside to the dad their global
their modern electro wizards and their
Mad Decent – welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’ll be counting down our
picks for the top 10
Major Lazer song watch here for this
list we’re looking at the most pillar
studio releases from the Major Lazer
collective founded by Diplo and switch
no live covers have been included nor
have any major lazer guest spots number
10
Honda floor featuring Vybz Kartel
released as the second single for Major
Lazer’s debut album this baile funk
track boasts a heavy and sexy amount of
snare of course it’s like distinct
dubstep style that works so well for
Diplo and switch as the contagious
rat-a-tat-tat groove complements the
staccato vocals
if the track itself isn’t gonzo enough
just check out the music video directed
by Eric Wareheim and you’ll have some
insight into the visual aesthetic behind
the studio production Beyonce actually
sampled pawn to floor for run the world
girls which makes it even more Jon R
irrelevant at least in terms of pop
culture
[Music]
today is 92 degrees Fahrenheit on
Kingston city streets Thursday afternoon
radio number nine watch out for this
boom I a featuring busy signal the Flexi
can and FS green if you’re not familiar
with the genre moombahton well don’t
worry as the fusion only first emerged
in 2009 with this moombahton mashup of
house and reggaeton music major lazer
samples a 70s track called Maria Leon’s
ax while keeping it fresh with some
hard-hitting vocals from busy signal it
got a lot more commercial sound than any
other major laser tracks and though it
wasn’t a massive success hit stateside
it destroyed globally truly a worldly
single watch out for this left a major
mark on the EDM map thus accelerating
the Major Lazer influence within electro
music
[Music]
number eight be together featuring wild
Belle escaping if the typical Major
Lazer banger knocks you upside the head
this emotive single leans more towards a
trance effect than a thumping beat
featuring the Burgman siblings of wild
Belle there’s a clear narrative at work
as the core production lays the
foundation for the yearn full lyrics he
was a team season kicking off Major
Lazer’s third studio release the
humanistic qualities shine through which
makes sense given the peaceful vibe of
the album as a whole
considering its commercial success in
the United States peaking at number 29
on the hot dance charts be together no
doubt connected with the American EDM
youth
[Music]
I’m in the roll is called up yonder
major ladies are you got to be number
seven
John no partial featuring flux pavilion
[Music]
in the 80s
Jamaican Johnny Osborne released mr.
Marshall attract that Major Lazer mix
with James Brown funk for this dancehall
hit
lyrically sparse and regionally specific
it’s the musical vibe that stands out
most with the monster draw providing a
modern feel in contrast to the retro
sampling so it’s an effective mashup of
genre and style a song ideal for live
shows and one that’s certainly
instrumental in piquing the interest of
diehard EDM fans across the world
it’s Mad Decent and a post-dubstep
classic
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
number six hold the line
featuring mr. Lee X and Santi gold in a
time when Major Lazer wasn’t quite a
staple of pop culture this track made
the average mainstream listener pay
attention with Santi gold on the hook
and mr. lex on the mic Diplo and switch
provide a steady bounce for their lead
single and the result is a sound that’s
not too aggressive or overwhelming for
modern consumers in other words it’s a
tightly produced debut release and the
dual set of vocals make hold the line
even more applicable for all types of
listeners some major lazer tracks are
legit bang or anthems but this is a more
of a pregame hype song
[Music]
number five light it up remix featuring
nyla and fuse ODG yet another moombahton
genre track this remix spread quickly
across the world for its commercial
appeal but also for the two contrasting
music videos with its spontaneous
lyrical message and funky EDM aesthetic
it all amounts to some undeniable
international appeal should um you’re
playin Empire it’s really like your name
whenever it’s a track that you feel more
than you sing along to and the vibrant
production follows in line with the
conceptual themes of the album it’s an
existential banger further demonstrating
why Major Lazer became so integral to
modern pop culture
[Music]
number four powerful featuring Ellie
Goulding and Tyrus Riley oh won’t you do
to me for this Major Lazer single just
the practical title alone carries weight
not to mention the poignant vocals of
Ellie Goulding
but then Jamaican American singer Tyrus
Riley chimes in adding even more texture
to the mashup of genres and style
[Music]
focusing more on the lyrical narrative
rather than heavy beads
major laser shows a willingness to
expand their sound which proved to be a
brilliant move given the tracks
reception you could give further more
powerful attracted new listeners and
demographics as Diplo and company
further worked outside the box
[Music]
number three get free featuring amber
Kaufman of Dirty Projectors
establishing Major Lazer as more than
just a dance group this chilled out
production thrives with the tone and
vocal scaling of amber Kaufman from
Brooklyn’s Dirty Projectors her stunning
textures enhance the dreamlike feel of
get free as Major Lazer subdued
production design emphasizes the core
message
it’s a minimalistic major laser release
and it accentuates those subtle touches
that means so much to their fans and
industry peers get free undoubtedly
connected with listeners worldwide as a
single crack the top ten in Belgium
Romania and even the Netherlands so take
a deep breath
number two cold water featuring Justin
Bieber and Moe co-written by ed sheeran
among other songwriters this Major Lazer
track combines various elements like
once again it quaked a global appeal
[Music]
perhaps most importantly the basic
production doesn’t override the vocals
and the inclusion of both Justin Bieber
and Danish star Moe ensured pop exposure
domestically and beyond
[Music]
the lyrical metaphors transcend usual
mainstream cliches and the overall vibe
represents the sound of the time while
cold water may not go down as the best
Major Lazer track ever recorded the
various ingredients showcase the group’s
musical evolution it also hit number one
in numerous countries as the Major Lazer
mojo clearly struck a chord with
listeners before we unveil our number
one pick here are a few honorable
mentions
[Music]
bubble bubble bubble black bubble bubble
bubble bubble bubble-butt turn around
[Music]
number one lean on with DJ snake
featuring moe
so here’s Major Lazer at their best the
lively production of lean on embodies
the early spirit of the group and Moe’s
rich vocals create a relaxed feel making
lean on suitable for any occasion the
lyrical phrasing emphasizes a small
production details and vice-versa all
the while the contagious chorus keeps
listeners intrigued
[Music]
overall it’s a brilliantly produced
track featuring one of pop culture’s
most underrated and talented vocalists
like the album title says peace is the
mission and lean on exudes positive
vibes across the board do you agree with
our selections what is your favorite
Major Lazer song open up your bubblegum
let me see your bumper the booty so
smooth can’t believe it’s not butter for
more electro top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
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