Major Lazer
Diplo's dancehall-electronic party machine — pure festival serotonin, 'Lean On' and a dozen more global smashes in one set.
Major Lazer began in 2008 as a project between Diplo and the British producer Switch, framed around a fictional Jamaican commando character of the same name. The music took dancehall as its starting point and pushed it through electronic production, moombahton and pop, drawing on a long list of guest vocalists. Switch left after the first album; Walshy Fire and Jillionaire joined for the years that followed.
The group is best known for "Lean On," made with DJ Snake and MØ, which became one of the most-streamed tracks of its era, along with "Get Free," "Light It Up" and "Cold Water." Live, it functions as a high-tempo DJ-and-hype-man show.
Major Lazer at a glance
Where is Major Lazer from?
Major Lazer is from Los Angeles, CA.
What kind of music does Major Lazer play?
Major Lazer is tagged dancehall and electronic.
What festivals has Major Lazer played before?
Major Lazer has played Lollapalooza 2026, Osheaga 2026, Bonnaroo 2026, Governors Ball 2026, Coachella 2026, Ultra Miami 2026.
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