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Blow That Smoke
Electronic · 2018

Blow That Smoke

Major Lazer

A sleek fusion of Tove Lo breathy Scandi-pop and Major Lazer digital dancehall, built for humid nights and neon-lit dancefloors.

October 18, 2018 · Third Pardee Records

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Blow That Smoke represents a sophisticated intersection of two distinct musical worlds. On one side, you have the precision-engineered dancehall and moombahton rhythms that Major Lazer has perfected, providing a foundation of heavy sub-bass and syncopated percussion. On the other, Tove Lo brings a quintessential Scandinavian pop sensibility, characterized by breathy, intimate vocals and a melody that feels both effortless and meticulously crafted. The result is a track that feels cooler and more restrained than the typical high-octane Major Lazer anthem, opting for a humid, slow-burn energy that is better suited for a late-night lounge than a main-stage mosh pit.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from the airy verse into the sudden: heavy syncopation of the dancehall-inspired drop
the way the vocal melody mimics the staccato synth line during the bridge: creating a hypnotic rhythmic interlocking
the subtle use of a woodblock-style percussion hit that anchors the track tropical feel against the modern bass
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Blow That Smoke sound next to the rest of Major Lazer's catalogue?

Breathy+2.4σ

The vocals lean far further into breathy than the rest of the catalogue.

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