Powerful
Major Lazer · 2015
25 min · 6 tracks · hip-hop · EDM · trap music
A shimmering blend of electronic pop and heartfelt vocals that captures empowerment and vulnerability.
Why this album works
- Best for
- empowering anthems for celebration short bursts of energetic fun remix variety keeps engagement
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Powerful' marked a moment of reinvention for Ellie Goulding, following her commercial peak with the album 'Halcyon' in 2012. At this point, she was exploring new sonic territories while continuing to solidify her presence in the pop landscape.
- If you like
- hip-hop, EDM, trap music
Powerful is a single by Major Lazer, released in 2015. A shimmering blend of electronic pop and heartfelt vocals that captures empowerment and vulnerability. 'Powerful' gained significant attention as part of the soundtrack for the series 'Fifty Shades of Grey', enhancing its cultural relevance. The song's themes of strength and resilience resonated widely, further establishing Goulding's role as a voice for empowerment in contemporary pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Powerful sound like?
A shimmering blend of electronic pop and heartfelt vocals that captures empowerment and vulnerability. Rooted in hip-hop and EDM.
What makes Powerful by Major Lazer notable?
'Powerful' gained significant attention as part of the soundtrack for the series 'Fifty Shades of Grey', enhancing its cultural relevance. The song's themes of strength and resilience resonated widely, further establishing Goulding's role as a voice for empowerment in contemporary pop music. Released in 2015, 'Powerful' marked a moment of reinvention for Ellie Goulding, following her commercial peak with the album 'Halcyon' in 2012. At this point, she was exploring new sonic territories while continuing to solidify her presence in the pop landscape.
Who is Powerful for?
Powerful works well if you're into empowering anthems for celebration, short bursts of energetic fun and remix variety keeps engagement.
How many songs are on Powerful?
Powerful has 6 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Powerful Standout 3:26
- 2 Powerful (With You. & GITCHII remix) Standout 4:03
- 3 Powerful (Gregor Salto remix) 4:34
- 4 Powerful (Michael Calfan remix) Standout 5:27
- 5 Powerful (BOXINBOX & Lionsize remix) 3:48
- 6 Powerful (G-Buck remix) 4:06
Release Date
June 1, 2015
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
25 min 24 sec
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