The Bite Magazine - Summer 2019 - Issue 25

lways the musical trio to make summer worth celebrating, Major Lazer consisting of record producer Diplo, and DJs Walshy and Ape Drums released their track ‘Make It Hot’ with Bra- zilian superstar Anitta as the vocalist, in partnership with Bacardi. This song unites Spanish-language vocals from the singer with the group’s dancehall-inspired sig- nature sound. This isn’t the first time that Major Lazer has worked with Anitta; they previously collaborated on the track ‘Sua Cara’ which accumulated over 25 million views. “It’s amazing when you work in synergy with someone who completes you artistically,” said Anitta. “Having the opportunity to write/compose another song with Major Lazer was really special.We have developed this energy that is similar to being around family and close friends when we work together. It’s good to be able to bounce ideas off each other and that’s something that happens naturally now. I think it’s difficult for anyone to listen to this song and remain still.” Interestedly, the name ‘Major Lazer’ comes from the group’s figurehead, a one-armed, Jamaican Zombie War commando with an experimental laser arm and a secret identity as a Trinidadian dancehall club owner, embodying the group’s mission to free the uni- verse with music. With the help of his longtime allies, Major Lazer has gone on to release 2009’s Guns Don’t Kill People…Lazers Do and 2013’s Free The Universe successfully reaching billions across with their message of world peace. They returned in 2015 with Peace Is The Mission , this time enlisting friends from across the globe in an effort to achieve his goal of making the world smaller by making the party bigger. By bringing their music and dance to every corner of the globe, they were able to unite the masses and achieve Major Lazer’s mission of peace. In a new era, through finding enlightenment and giving up his physical body, Major Lazer returned to spread the message of Lazerism with the help of Diplo, Washly Fire, and the Lazer Gyals. With their latest dance anthem that has a touch of Bacardi delight, you’ll be dancing all summer long. bite new music Major Lazer Image courtesy of Satellite 414 Make It Hot feat. Anitta

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