In 2010, Major Lazer released Lazerproof, a free download mixtape with pop sensation La Roux, and Lazers Never Die, an EP featuring two new tracks and three remixes, including one by Thom Yorke. One of the foremost breakthroughs for Major Lazer during this time was the production collaboration with Beyoncé on her single “Run the World (Girls)”, which sampled their track “Pon de Floor." BeyoncÉ directly sought out Switch and Diplo, recognizing the fact that they were creating authentically innovative music and further cementing their status as a production team worthy of worldwide mainstream attention. As 2011 turned to 2012, Switch determined it best to pursue his own path, leaving Diplo in full control of Major Lazer.
As the sole executive producer of Major Lazer, Diplo continued to spearhead the current dancehall revival movement with the 2013 release Free The Universe. That album included collaborations with Bruno Mars, Tyga, Flux Pavilion, Wynter Gordon, Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, Ezra Koening from Vampire Weekend, Dev and more. Spin called the LP’s first single "Get Free" featuring Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors, "a meeting point between Jamaica, West Africa, and Brooklyn."
Diplo (AKA Wesley Pentz) has risen through the ranks and has asserted himself as one of the most pioneering producers of the time. Through unending curiosity and exploration of the vast multitudes of the world’s musical heritages, Diplo has managed to seamlessly connect the global underground to the audio mainstream. He is the Grammy-nominated founder, owner and head honcho of Mad Decent records, which has not only garnered widespread critical and audience accolades since its inception, but has also deservedly earned a hefty reputation as a vanguard of groundbreaking releases. As Major Lazer, he retreated to Jamaica in 2012 to team up with producers Ariel Rechtshaid and Dre Skull on Snoop Lion's (Snoop Dogg) 2013 album "Reincarnated". Major Lazer was also featured on the title track from No Doubt's 2012 comeback album with famed dancehall artist Busy Signal and released an official remix for Hot Chip’s "Look At Where We Are".
Keep It Goin' Louder
Major Lazer Lyrics
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Mod, mod, mod, mod
Mod, mod, mod, mod
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Mod, mod, mod, mod
Party time
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Girl I wanna keep it goin', yeah
Girl I wanna, yeah
Keep it goin'
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Keep it goin' loud, yeah
Loud, yeah
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The lyrics to "Keep It Goin' Louder" by Major Lazer, Nina Sky, and Ricky Blaze are fairly repetitive with a focus on the word "mod" and the phrase "keep it goin' louder." The repetition of "mod" seems to be a reference to the Mod subculture in the UK that emerged in the 1960s. The Mods were known for their distinctive fashion style, love of scooters, and their embrace of soul and R&B music. The phrase "keep it goin' louder" encourages the listener to continue partying and having a good time.
The song overall seems to be an upbeat, danceable track meant to keep the listener energized and moving. The repetition of the lyrics adds to the rhythm and catchy nature of the song. The call-and-response between Nina Sky and Ricky Blaze, with Nina Sky singing "Girl I wanna keep it goin'" and Ricky Blaze responding with "Yeah," adds to the playful nature of the song.
Overall, "Keep It Goin' Louder" is a fun, energetic party anthem that encourages the listener to keep dancing and enjoying themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Mod, mod, mod, mod
Repetition of mod signifies the excitement, high energy, and readiness to party
Party time
Signal that the party has started and the music is the center of attraction
Yeah, yeah
Expression of enthusiasm to continue the experience of dancing and having fun
Girl I wanna keep it goin', yeah
Request to keep the energy and excitement going for a prolonged period of time
Keep it goin'
Desire to maintain the rhythm and momentum of the party or event
Keep it goin' loud, yeah
Request to keep the music or sound system at a high volume to increase the excitement and fun of the party
Loud, yeah
Expression of the need for an intense, loud and high energy atmosphere
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, NATALIE ALBINO, NICOLE ALBINO, RICARDO JOHNSON, DAVID JAMES ANDREW TAYLOR
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@Lissarawr.-.
10 years ago, 7 years old, afraid, didn’t understand wtf was happening, on my parents giant box computer screen, my mom shows me this for the first time; and here we are at 17, 10 years later, still not understanding wtf is going on; i finally come to realize, this song slaps.
@k1mcheenoodle
Welcome to young adulthood my friend
@ArturoNoguera
Que recuerdos 😀 me gusta esta versión más que la otra donde están en un antro. 👍
@elylew
Never gets old.
@xanfus
This video still holds up. Looks great to be 10 years old!
@garyfernandez4664
I like how their old videos are so random...and I have YET to see Diplo actually acting serious in any of his videos
@kimberlywexler9929
Amo mucho esta cancion del album GDKP... Lazers Do❤!
@matzbr5tw
I was like in my early twenties when this came out and we were just so cute and young and excited 😂 I love life
@1man1year150
I don't even know what's going on here... but it's more reasons that I love Tim and Eric.... and you silly Diplo, you... catchy song that I still come to listen to at times, 6 years later...
@SweetlakeFreestyle
Or even 9 years later! Still going strong!