from the LP Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do, Mad Decent Records, 2009If this track doesn’t put a smile on your face, you need to lighten up; granted, if this song defines your taste in music you surely need to expand the palette, but the party vibe here is pretty irresistible to anyone that enjoys a good time. Although this album was recorded at none other than Tuff Gong studios in Kingston, ‘Major Lazer’ is actually the very white duo of DJs/producers (see: tech geeks) Diplo & Switch; mind you, they only supplied the beats of course, hauling in a fistful of the island’s hottest toasters to equip their soundtracks with that visceral patois. They led with this single, a wise choice indeed, even getting hipster fav Santigold to make a cameo here---not that Mr. Lex needed any help (the Barry White of dancehall perhaps?). It’s real fuckin’ cold all over the country right now, so just close your eyes while you listen to these vibes and imagine yourself on a sunny beach…
