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Light It Up

Major Lazer · 2015

2 min · 1 track · hip-hop · EDM · trap music

A pulsating blend of dancehall rhythms and electronic beats igniting the dance floor with infectious energy.

Light It Up is a single by Major Lazer, released in 2015. A pulsating blend of dancehall rhythms and electronic beats igniting the dance floor with infectious energy. 'Light It Up' not only peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 but also became a global club anthem, further solidifying Major Lazer's influence in merging electronic and Caribbean music. The track received significant radio play and was nominated for various awards, contributing to the rise of dancehall within the EDM scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Light It Up sound like?

A pulsating blend of dancehall rhythms and electronic beats igniting the dance floor with infectious energy. Rooted in hip-hop and EDM.

What makes Light It Up by Major Lazer notable?

'Light It Up' not only peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 but also became a global club anthem, further solidifying Major Lazer's influence in merging electronic and Caribbean music. The track received significant radio play and was nominated for various awards, contributing to the rise of dancehall within the EDM scene. By the time 'Light It Up' was released in January 2015, Major Lazer had already established themselves as a prominent name in electronic music, following their breakthrough album 'Peace Is the Mission'. This release came during a period of growing mainstream acceptance of dancehall influences in EDM, building on their successful collaborations and chart-topping hits from previous projects.

How many songs are on Light It Up?

Light It Up has 1 track, running approximately 2 minutes.

Tracklist

1 track·2:46

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Light It Up (remix) Standout 2:46

Release Date

January 1, 2015

Genre

hip-hop, trap music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

2 min 46 sec