Particula Explained

Particula
Artist:Major Lazer and DJ Maphorisa featuring Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking and Jidenna
Ep:Know No Better
Released:June 1, 2017
Recorded:2017
Genre:Electronic
Length:3:24

"Particula" is a song performed by American electronic music trio Major Lazer from their EP Know No Better (2017).[1] [2] [3] 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.[4] [5]

Background

"Particula" was released on October 12, 2017 on iTunes.[6]

Music video

The music video, directed by South African filmmaker Adriaan Louw, was unveiled on October 17, 2017 via the official YouTube channel of the band and major streaming networks.[7] [8] The visual offers an alternative view on a 70's inspired culture.[9] The video was filmed and shot in Johannesburg, South Africa.[10] [11] [12], the video has surpassed 50 million views.

Reception

Adriaan Louw of Word Africa Production in a press release said they "wanted it to feel like we were shooting a documentary in the 70's". He added, "I've always wanted to shoot a film like this in Johannesburg. It was creating an ideal world within Joburg that was based in the 70's. I wanted it to feel like we were shooting a documentary in the 70's of the culture that could have been in a city where Disco, Funk, Fela Kuti was everywhere. We worked with some great artist who featured on the track. Jidenna flew in all the way from the states and Ice Prince came down from Nigeria. Was also my first time working with fellow South African's Nasty C and DJ Maphorisa."[13] [14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major Lazer – Particula Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna MP3 Dowanload . tophitsafrica.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180430114936/https://tophitsafrica.com/major-lazer-particula-ft-nasty-c-ice-prince-patoranking-jidenna-mp3-dowanload/ . 2018-04-30.
  2. News: Listen To Ice Prince, Jidenna And Nasty C Shine On Major Lazer's 'Particula'. Silverbird TV. May 7, 2017. April 29, 2018.
  3. News: Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa - Debuts Particula #CokeTop40JHB. 947.co.za. November 7, 2017. April 29, 2018.
  4. News: Nasty C & DJ Maphorisa Collaborate with Major Lazer. Cosmopolitan SA. June 5, 2017. April 29, 2018.
  5. News: major lazer - particula. Content. October 13, 2017. April 29, 2018.
  6. Web site: Particula (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna). iTunes. 12 October 2017. April 29, 2018.
  7. Web site: Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa - Particula (ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna)(Music Video). YouTube. April 29, 2018.
  8. News: Major Lazer's 'Particula' Video Is a South African Disco Day-Dream: Watch. BillBoard. October 12, 2017. April 29, 2018.
  9. News: Major Lazer reminisces 1970s Johannesburg in 'Particula' video. Business Standard India. 13 October 2017.
  10. Web site: Major Lazer collaborates with our hottest African artists in new 'Particula' video . www.prospect.zone . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180430114745/http://www.prospect.zone/en/major-lazer-collaborates-with-our-hottest-african-artists-in-new-particula-video/ . 2018-04-30.
  11. News: Major Lazer Drops Video for Particular Shot in Johannesburg, South Africa. warnermusic.com.au. October 1, 2017. April 29, 2018.
  12. News: Watch Major Lazer's striking new video for 'Particula'. mne.com. October 12, 2017. February 14, 2019.
  13. News: MAJOR LAZER RELEASES BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR 'PARTICULA'. Pressparty.com. October 12, 2017. April 29, 2018.
  14. Web site: Particula by Major Lazer (Featuring Jidenna) - Songfacts .
  15. live . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/CtEHrcA8dKc . 2021-12-11. Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa - Particula (ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna)(Music Video) . YouTube.
  16. Reggae Digital Song Sales: Dec 16, 2017. Billboard. November 11, 2018. subscription .