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Scott Shetler is a Chicago-based freelance writer whose words can be found on PopCrush, Diffuser and other music, pop culture and travel websites. He has interviewed a wide range of artists, from Anthony Kiedis to Weird Al Yankovic and from Amanda Palmer to Taylor Hanson. He freely acknowledges an inexplicable obsession with the music of cheesy ‘80s pop duo Air Supply.
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Swedish House Mafia
Swedish House Mafia is an example of an act whose name perfectly describes the group. The trio, consisting of Swedes Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Axwell, got together in the early 2000s to play house music and grew to become one of EDM’s most successful artists.
Best Major Lazer Remixes
Major Lazer remixes have been a big part of the group's success since arriving in 2009 with the album 'Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do.' Initially comprised of successful DJ-producers Diplo and Switch, Major Lazer performed at the Coachella and Pitchfork festivals and built up a following while performing their own material and re-working the songs of other artists.
The Prodigy, ‘Smack My B—- Up’ – Major Lazer Remix
The Prodigy’s controversial hit ‘Smack My B---- Up’ got the Major Lazer treatment for the 15th anniversary edition of the British electronica group’s ‘Fat of the Land’ album.
The original 1997 recording is revered by Prodigy fans, and Major Lazer wisely decided not to completely makeover the track
Beastie Boys + Santigold, ‘Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win’ – Major Lazer Remix
‘Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win,’ a track from the Beastie Boys’ 2011 album ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part Two,' was carried by Santigold’s vocals, along with some reggae-inspired instrumentation.
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No Doubt, ‘Settle Down’ – Major Lazer Remix
Hot Chip, ‘Look at Where We Are’ – Major Lazer Remix
J. Cole, ‘Get Free ColeWorld’ – Major Lazer Remix
Major Lazer decided to remix their own song 'Get Free,' enlisting rapper J. Cole to perform on the new track, which was renamed ‘Get Free ColeWorld.’
Cole gets political, spitting, “I sme
Bruno Mars, ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ – Major Lazer Remix
One of Major Lazer’s newest remixes is this reinvention of Bruno Mars’ ‘Locked Out of Heaven.’ The new arrangement unlocked the subtle reggae vibe in the original, slowing down the tempo and emphasizing the horns and soaring vocals.
With the new instrumentation, Mars' "Aw yeah