Particula

Major Lazer, Ice Prince, Patoranking, Jidenna, Nasty C, DJ Maphorisa

About Particula

"Particula" is an Afrobeats-inflected song by American electronic music band Major Lazer from their EP Know No Better (2017). The song features DJ Maphorisa and vocals by South African rapper Nasty C, Nigerian artists Ice Prince and Patoranking, and Nigerian-American hip hop recording artist Jidenna.


Year:
2017
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They told me everybody's 15 minutes in a different timezone
And since I have it at the moment
You the one I wanna shine my light on
Get your life, get your life, little mama
Won't you get your life on?
Ain't nothing cooler than the wrong moves
When you do 'em to the right song, the right song
Let's shoot this movie and put the shit on repeat
I hope this Mary's not making you fall asleep
Before we hit the road, put our phones on silent
Nobody's tryna bring sand to the beach
What would it take to change your plans for the weekend?
'Cause I am tryna kick it like EA
The whole thing, the pre-party, the pre-sex
Now we hit the Major League where the G's at

I like you, girl, in particula
You in particula
Said I like your waist in particula, ah ha, eh
I like you, girl, in particula, yeah
You in particula
Said I like your waist in particula, ah ha, eh

Come, come, give me the love, girl
Give me the love, girl, give me the love, girl
Come, come, come, give me the love, girl
Bring di dance and gimme some culture
Come, come, give me the love, girl

I wanna give you what I'm feeling here, yeah
Give me love one of these days, yeah
I know the first time I saw you there, yeah
Give me love one of these days
Carry, carry carry go
Na u sabi, mami, you already know
Carry, where we carry carry go
Me, I can't lie, oh
I like you, gal, in particular
Can I see your particulars?
I been screening you like una pelicula
So b-b-baby, let's stir it up, yeah
I, I've come to see you what's in your eyes
(Give me that love, girl)
Bia Bia Bia Baby

I like you, girl, in particula
You in particula
Said I like your waist in particula, ah ha, eh
I like you, girl, in particula, yeah
You in particula
Said I like your waist in particula, ah ha, eh

Come, come, give me the love, girl
Give me the love, girl, give me the love, girl
Come, come, come, give me the love, girl
Bring di dance and gimme some culture
Come, come, give me the love, girl

Give me the love, girl, give me the love, girl
Come, come, come, give me the love, girl
Bring di dance gyal, give me some culture
Come, come, give me the love, girl
Give me the love, girl, give me the love, girl
Come, come, come, give me the love, girl
Bring di dance gyal, give me some culture
Come, come, give me the love, girl

I like you, girl, in particula
You in particula
Said I like your waist in particula, ah ha, eh
I like you, girl, in particula, yeah
You in particula
Said I like your waist in particula, ah ha, eh

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Major Lazer

Major Lazer is a musical project by DJ/Producer Diplo. Formerly a collaboration along with DJ/Producer Switch, they parted ways in late 2011 and Diplo has begun producing Moombahton, a surging fusion genre of dubstep, reggae, and dancehall. more »

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Written by: Jidenna T Mobisson, Nsikayesizwe David Ngcobo, Panshak Zamani, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, Philip Meckseper, Themba Sekowe, Thomas Wesley Pentz

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Particula" is produced by Major Lazer, an American electronic dance music trio. The group includes record producer Diplo and DJs Walshy Fire and Ape Drums.
Song Release
The song was released on June 1, 2017, as part of Major Lazer's extended play album, "Know No Better."
Collaboration
"Particula" is a collaborative effort featuring several artists including South African band Nasty C, Nigerian artists Ice Prince and Patoranking, and American artist Jidenna.
Music Video
The music video for “Particula” was directed by Adriaan Louw and shot in Johannesburg, South Africa. The video flaunts the vibrant and lively street culture of Johannesburg.
Genre
This song is a fusion of dance music with Afro-beat, a popular genre on the African continent.
Charts
"Particula" did well on various music charts. It peaked at the number 15 spot on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Inspiration
Diplo, one of the members of Major Lazer, mentioned in an interview that the vibrant energy, spirit and unique sounds of African music inspired him, leading to collaborations such as "Particula."
Favourable Reviews
The song received a warm reception, with critics praising its rhythm, energy, and the seamless blend of different musical styles.
Distinctive Style
"Particula" underscores Major Lazer’s signature style of mixing electronic music with reggae, dancehall, hip hop, and world music.
Milestone for African Artists
The song marked an important milestone for African artists - Nasty C, Ice Prince and Patoranking, as it emphasized their global appeal and put them on the international music scene.
Streaming Performance
On YouTube, the official music video of "Particula" has garnered over 50 million views.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song, although simple, are catchy and effectively encompass the vibe of youth and exuberance.

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