VIDEO/GAME: Snoop Lion + Major Lazer 'Get Away


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This is part 5 of our Toronto Mad Decent Block Party preview. This is the last one, that means it all goes down tonight at Fort York in Toronto. If you need any more convincing that this is the place to be, listen to some of our favourite music by Major Lazer.
The trio from left to right are Walshyfire, Diplo, and Jillionaire. They've just released 'Free The Universe', the second full length album. In between it and the first album 'Guns Dont' Kill People.... Lazers Do' there have been a few singles, and a bunch of remixes. This is without a doubt one of the most exciting, innovative, irreverent, and important acts in music today.
In addition Major Lazer has also put in production work for some very notable artists, including Snoop Dogg. Over the course of the last few years Snoop's artistic growth has been fairly public with his use of the new name Snoop Lion, a documentary about the journey, and the newest album, partly produced by Major Lazer.
Watch out for the release of the 'Scare Me' video, starring actor Terry Crews as Major Lazer
Leading up to the release of their album 'Free The Universe' Major Lazer has released 3 mixtapes entitled 'Lazer Strikes Back'. This is the fourth. The album is expected April 16th, and the mixtapes contain a collection of remixes of Major Lazer singles and remixes of other artists.
The previous versions have had remixes by artists like Jack Beats, and Yellowclaw, and this one features some extremely brilliant music. The Shelco Garcia/Teenwolf/Diplo remix of Snoop Lion's 'No Guns Allowed' is a highlight for us.
Nowadays when we hear about a new Snoop single, it's apparent that anything is possible. Major Lazer production, and the changes in Snoop's life have led to a few really great tunes already. 'No Guns Allowed' is a brilliant single, and once you hear this one the anticipation only grows. Miley Cyrus is on this one too. 'Ashtrays and Heartbreaks' is something you need to hear to believe.
We can't wait for 'Reincarnated' later this month.
Album available everywhere April 23
Available for pre-order now