Album Review: Major Lazer – Free The Universe

Guess who’s back? It’s the highly anticipated return from Major Lazer, easily one of the most prolific producers in recent years. In the past he has worked with the likes of Santigold, MIA and Die Antwood, and this album continues along his path of near perfect, enormously exciting music production.

Aside from the scores of guest appearances, Flux Pavillion, Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, Danielle Haim (from Haim), Peaches, Bruno Mars, Dirty Projectors (that’s not even close to mentioning half of them), it’s Major Lazers ability to create some of the most original beats that makes him so appealing. There’s no wander every artist is cueing up to work with him.

Even Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig provides vocals on the brilliantly twisted ‘Jessica’, and the normally irritating Chippy Nonstop provides an interesting addition to the thumping sound of ‘Wind Up’. Every track is diverse and shows a true talent of creating remarkable music.

‘Free The Universe’ is probably one of the most exciting releases so far this year and unbeknownst to many, they’ll be hearing him a lot more of it in clubs once this album drops. Just go and listen to it!

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