SuppliedMajor Lazer
Peace Is The Mission
Interscope Records
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It wouldn’t be a stretch to call Major Lazer a supergroup. Featuring the combined talents of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire, as well as a vast array of supporting artists, Major Lazer is an absolute powerhouse within the electronic music scene. With their third studio release, Peace Is The Mission, Major Lazer continues to bring the fire with their feature-heavy brand of dancehall fusion.
The list of artists featured on Peace Is The Mission could go on for days, including heavy-hitters like Ariana Grande, Elli Goulding and MØ. Each featured artists brings a new and exciting twist to their respective tracks; especially on tracks like “Powerful”, where Ellie Goulding’s unmistakable vocal stylings bring a whole new level of soul to the mix.
Some dancehall purists may scoff at the artistic liberties taken by Major Lazer on Peace Is This Mission, but the end result of constant genre tweaking leaves us with a release that is truly unique while still remaining catchy and memorable. With african-influenced drums slammed together with banging synths, it’s a great demonstration of how genres can come together to make a unified piece of music. It’s impossible to go to a club these days without hearing “Lean On”, the album’s single, featuring none other than the unbeatable MØ.
While it may not be a purist’s view of what dancehall should be, Peace Is The Mission uses genre-bending to deliver a solid interpretation of the changing face of electronic music. The record promises a thrilling music ride from start to finish.
