It’s been three years since Major Lazer launched Music Is The Weapon, what was speculated to be their last album. (But not likely.) In reality, Major Lazer has launched just a few singles within the years since, together with “Koo Koo Fun” with Major League Djz, Tiwa Savage, and DJ Maphorisa. Little did we all know when it was launched in 2022 that it was really the primary single from their subsequent album, a three way partnership with Major League Djz, Piano Republik.
The two teams launched one other single earlier this month, “Designer,” with Joeboy, and one other immediately, “Mamgobhozi,” with Brenda Fassie, forward of the official announcement that Piano Republik is formally out subsequent week, March 24.
“Brenda Fassie was not only an icon, but she inspired many black South Africans to be their authentic selves,” Major League Djz mentioned, in a collective assertion. “Her music catalog brought joy to the many South Africans that filled stadiums to see her perform and is a true reflection of South African history.”
The first new album launch from Major Lazer — the U.S. primarily based trio of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Ape Drums — in three years, Piano Republik additionally options appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, afrobeats stars Tiwa Savage and Joeboy and South African expertise together with DJ Maphorisa, Tyla, LuuDaDeejay, Msaki, Gaba Cannal and Russell Zuma. The result’s an exciting and unprecedented worldwide showcase for amapiano, the dance music style that has exploded out of South Africa’s townships and onto the world stage during the last three years.
Listen to “Mamgobhozi” beneath and pre-order/pre-add the album HERE.