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Dancehall wunderkind and vampire-zombie killer Major Lazer (a.k.a. Diplo and Switch ) has collaborated with Elly Jackson, singer for British synth-poppers La Roux , and Ben Langmaid, who produced the group’s self-titled debut album, for a new mixtape on Diplo’s Mad Decent label. Recorded in Jamaica, the mixtape, entitled Lazerproof , is available for free today on the Mad Decent website . (If one can get on the site—they are unsurprisingly experiencing a lot of traffic today.) In addition to Jackson’s contributions, the “tape” includes guest spots from Drake , [...]

In a surprising union, Major Lazer (Diplo + Switch) has teamed up with La Roux to create  Lazerproof , a mixtape that combines Major Lazer's electro-dancehall bangers with tracks from La Roux's eponymous debut album. No stranger to the realm of mixtapes, Diplo has collaborated with M.I.A. on Piracy Funds Terrorism and Santigold on Top Ranking , creating mixtapes that fuse the respective artists' debut albums with a selection of hip hop, dubstep and reggae beats. La Roux's songs have seen their share of dubstep remixes, making her collaboration with Major Lazer a little less [...]

Diplo & Switch aka Major Lazer have reworked La Roux 's kickass self-titled debut into a mixtape and dubbed it Lazerproof .  Even better...they're giving it away for free starting today.  Just go here , give them an email address and zip code and download.  Now bang it at that backyard grill-out throwdown this weekend. Shoutout to Mad Decent for the free beats.

La Roux vino a revolucionar el pop, Major Lazer por su parte hizo lo propio con la electrónica hip dub y no cabe duda que Diplo sabe perfectamente mover las piezas del juego, no es la primera vez que busca colaborar con vocales femeninas, ya lo hizo anteriormente con Santigold y M.I.A. , ahora toca el turno de que una sus poderosos beats a la sofisticada voz de uno de los logros más importantes dentro de la escena del pop de los últimos tres años, me refiero a La [...]

Lekker hoor nieuwe mixtape van Major Lazer met La Roux. LAZERPROOF TRACKLISTING 1. Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) 2. Colourless Artibella 3. I'm Not Your Lemonade + Heroes ‘N‘ Villains Remix ft. Gucci Mane 4. Independent Kill ft. Candi Redd 5. Keep It Fascinating 6. Magic (Falling Soldiers Dub) 7. In 4 The Kill Pon De Skream 8. Houstatlantavegas Pains ft Drake 9. Tigerlily (DYWHAP Blend) ft. Rusko 10. Can't [...]

Major Lazer & La Roux: Lazerproof Mixtape! Get the new La Roux mixtape done by Diplo & Switch - 16 tracks of remixes, blends and more - just click here! Major Lazer's brain-trust (Diplo & Switch), partner with La Roux for the Lazerproof mixtape Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) Major Lazer & La Roux Colourless Artibella Major Lazer & La Roux I'm Not Your Lemonade + Heroes n Villans Remix Major [...]

The much hyped, highly anticipated La Roux  and Major Lazer mixtape titled Lazerproof is available for free download, just enter your information when prompted and the link will be sent to your email. Now isn't that easy! Because of the high demand I have yet to hear it, but you can expect some bangers from this collaboration. I am loving the cover for this, La Roux makes for quite the sexy Iron Woman! DOWNLOAD Lazerproof HERE Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) Major Lazer & La Roux [...]

Diplo loves the ladies. In 2004, he and M.I.A joined forces in the recording studio to create the Piracy Funds Terrorism Vol. 1 mixtape. The two entangled M.I.A's lyrics, from the then-yet-to-be released Arular , around Diplo's choice of dub-heavy hip-hop beats. Four years later, Diplo would repeat the feat with fresh-out the blogosphere Santigold on Top Priority . Most recently, he has kept his dance-pop confidantes nearby, utilizing their talents for his on-going Switch collaboration, Major Lazer . The duo have now hooked up with La Roux to provide a much [...]

Diplo & Switch put this mixtape together for La Roux while working on new material in Jamaica. Free download from Mad Decent . LAZERPROOF TRACKLISTING 1. Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) 2. Colourless Artibella 3. I'm Not Your Lemonade + Heroes ‘N‘ Villains Remix ft. Gucci Mane 4. Independent Kill ft. Candi Redd 5. Keep It Fascinating 6. Magic (Falling Soldiers Dub) 7. In 4 The Kill Pon De Skream 8. Houstatlantavegas Pains ft Drake 9. Tigerlily (DYWHAP Blend) ft. Rusko 10. Can't Stop [...]

Major Lazer (Dilpo and Switch) recorded a new mixtape together for La Roux , entitled 'Lazerproof, while working on new material in Jamaica. It features a bunch of JA-inspired blends, special remixes, dubplates and more. Today, Diplo's Mad Decent label release the mix for free download. Enjoy! 'Lazerproof' tracklisting: 01. Bulletproof (Nacey Remix) ft. Matt Hemerlein 02. Colourless Artibella 03. I'm Not Your Lemonade + Heroes 'N' Villains Remix ft. Gucci Mane 04. Independent Kill ft. Candi Redd 05. Keep It Fascinating 06. Magic (Falling Soldiers Dub) [...]

It was hinted and has finally landed... the Major Lazer (Switch and Diplo) inspired mix tape for La Roux while they have been working in down town Jamaica (man). ... just don't forget your spliff. Head to mad decent and submit your info to get your mits on  Major Lazer and La RouX present Lazerproof Ubbs Share on Facebook

Apparently, tomorrow, Mad Decent is premiering a brand new mixtape from Diplo and Switch's Major Lazer and the ever-fantastic La Roux. Found familiar? Diplo has done this sort of thing before. Most recently, he worked with Santigold on their mixtape together, "Top Ranking". This new one, "Lazerproof", will feature guest spots by Gucci Mane, Drake, Rusko, and Amanda Blank. View the full tracklisting below: 1. Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) 2. Colourless Artibella 3. I’m Not Your Lemonade + Heroes ‘N’ Villains Remix ft. Gucci Mane 4. [...]

Filed under: News , New Music After collaborating with the likes of M.I.A. and Thom Yorke , Major Lazer have now teamed up with electro-pop duo La Roux on a new mixtape, Pitchfork reports. Revamping the tracks off of La Roux's self-titled debut record, DJs Diplo and Switch created 'Lazerproof' on a recent trip to Jamaica. The duo enlisted Gucci Mane , Drake , Rusko and Amanda Blank to add their vocals to [...]

While in Jamaica, Major Lazer (Diplo + Switch) teamed up with UK pop sensation La Roux to create the free mixtape Lazerproof . The mix will officially drop tomorrow via Mad Decent . Check out the tracklist below and check back tomorrow for a link to the download! 1. Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) 2. Colourless Artibella 3. I’m Not Your Lemonade + Heroes ‘N’ Villains Remix ft. Gucci Mane 4. Independent Kill ft. Candi Redd 5. Keep It Fascinating 6. Magic (Falling [...]

One-half of Major Lazer, head of Mad Decent and champion of all things obscure, avant garde or just plain uncovered, Wed "Diplo" Pentz gets paid a visit by an interviewer from The Creators Project, a new venture from VICE and...

• Major Lazer - Bruk Out (Foamo remix)

Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known by his stage name Diplo , is one of the hottest DJs/producers in the hip-hop/dance-funk genre today. To most people, he's known for producing the 2007 smash hit single "Paper Planes" by M.I.A. But to others, he is one half of the collaborative side-project Major Lazer with fellow DJ Switch. Diplo is also owner of the Mad Decent record label, which has signed such artists as Blaqstarr, Boy 8-bit, Crookers, Rusko, and Toy Selectah. Recently, Diplo sat down for an interview with Creators Project at Bob [...]

The super DJ combo of Diplo and Switch, AKA Major Lazer, are going to release another collection of tracks with Lazers Never Die . The EP will have 2 new songs and 3 remixes. Notable guests include M.I.A. and Thom Yorke. Lazers Never Die will be released through Mad Decent/Downtown/Interscope on July 20th. Lazers Never Die 1. Sound of Siren (featuring M.I.A. and Busy Signal) 2. Good Enough (featuring Collie Buddz and Lindi Ortega) 3. Bruk Out (Buraka Som Sistema Mix) 4. Can't Stop Now [...]

Schakkerhart System will be performing at Bochum Wasted Youth Zwo this friday (14/05/10) so we got a fresh mix for y'all. 60 minutes of breaks and boom, mixed by DJ Funkstar . Have fun, see you on friday! Schakkerhart System - Wasted Youth Mix by Schakkerhart 1 Binkers - Ladies (Original Mix) 2 Run DMC - My Adidas (Pilotpriest Remix) 3 Pharrel Williams, Uffie - Add Suv (Armand Van Helden Vocal [...]

Filed under: News , Video , New Music Major Lazer , the zombie-slaying side project of DJs Diplo and Switch , have one album to their name, 2009's adrenaline rush 'Guns Don't Kill People ... Lazers Do.' After reportedly meeting on the common ground of having produced tracks for M.I.A. , the duo will be bringing things full-circle when the Sri Lankan/British artist makes a guest appearance on their new EP, 'Lasers Never Die,' due July 20 on Decent/Downtown/Interscope. Apart from [...]

Our favorite zombie-slaying, party-timing, Jamaican commando cartoon character is back with a few more tricks up his fictional sleeve. Diplo and Switch 's collaboration brainchild Major Lazer ( who killed it at Coachella and continues to kill it on a regular basis), has announced that a few more goodies will be headed our way. Come July 20th, we'll receive a guest-heavy five-track EP entitled Lazers Never Die that will contain 4fourcompletely new songs, and a remix of Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do track "Jump Up" by none [...]