Major Lazer Talks Their Roots and Jamaican Influence in New Documentary

Electronic music project Major Lazer may have started as just a distant thought in the now

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Electronic music project Major Lazer may have started as just a distant thought in the now internationally known Diplo’s mind but, after two albums and a mixtape, the group is globally known in all music spheres for their wild live shows and unquestionably unique sound. The genre alluding group recently sat down to talk with Rolling Stone in Jamaica about their astronomical rise to fame from very humble beginnings. The mini documentary series touches on a number of topics like their origins from Dancehall, their roots in the Caribbean country, and where they are at now. Check out the video above and share your thoughts.

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