Major Lazer
Diplo's genre-smashing crew — dancehall, EDM and moombahton fused into global anthems like “Lean On” and “Cold Water.”
Who is Major Lazer?
The full story of Major Lazer's rise, sound and signature catalogue.
Major Lazer is an American electronic music group founded in 2008 by Diplo and Switch. Now made up of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Ape Drums, the project blends dancehall, reggae, moombahton, EDM and pop into a sound that's both globally minded and built for the festival main stage.
Their 2015 single “Lean On” with DJ Snake and MØ became, for a time, the most-streamed song in Spotify's history, and “Cold Water” with Justin Bieber and MØ reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016.
Across albums from Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do to Music Is the Weapon, Major Lazer has stayed one of dance music's most influential and party-starting acts. Explore more artists in the DJ directory, or read more on Major Lazer's Wikipedia page.
Signature Sound
The Major Lazer songs that took dancehall-fused pop worldwide.
Career Timeline
The milestones that made Major Lazer a global force.
Upcoming Shows
Major Lazer headline festivals and arenas across the globe.
Major Lazer headline festivals, arenas and club shows around the world throughout the year. New dates are announced regularly.
Check their official tour page for the latest schedule and tickets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Major Lazer is made up of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Ape Drums. It was founded in 2008 by Diplo and Switch.
Major Lazer blend dancehall and reggae with EDM, moombahton, reggaeton, house and pop.
Their biggest hits include “Lean On” (2015), “Cold Water” (2016), “Light It Up” (2015) and “Run Up” (2017).
Yes. Diplo co-founded Major Lazer and remains its central producer and creative force.
Major Lazer have released four studio albums, from Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do (2009) to Music Is the Weapon (2020).
Major Lazer headline Coachella, Tomorrowland, EDC and major festivals worldwide.
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