Run Up
Major Lazer · 2017
3 min · 1 track · hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of dancehall rhythms and electronic flair, pulsing with infectious energy and catchy hooks.
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Run Up — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its dancefloor-ready beat and catchy chorus, making it a quintessential Major Lazer anthem.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track combines dancehall and electronic styles but lacks depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The track features a repetitive, syncopated rhythm that drives the energy throughout its duration.
- Vocals are layered with call-and-response elements, creating an engaging dynamic between the artists.
- The production incorporates electronic elements alongside traditional dancehall instrumentation, blending genres seamlessly.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Continued the momentum from 'Peace Is the Mission', solidifying Major Lazer's mainstream success.
- Career context
- In 2017, Major Lazer was riding high on the success of their previous album, 'Peace Is the Mission,' which had propelled them into mainstream consciousness. 'Run Up' marked a continuation of their genre-blending style, featuring a collaboration with well-known artists like PARTYNEXTDOOR and Nicki Minaj. This single set the stage for their upcoming projects while showcasing their established position in the electronic dance music landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Run Up 3:23
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