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Major Lazer recruits Nicki Minaj for 'Run Up'


Nicki's new song is a 'Major' collaboration.

The rapper teamed up with Major Lazer and R&B singer PartyNextDoor for Run Up, featuring all the EDM flourishes the producers are known for, last heard on their Justin Bieber-assisted hit Cold Water.

Minaj uses her airtime to name-drop Hillary Clinton, Monica Lewinsky and Sinead O'Connor, bragging about her wealth and, to fans' delight, hinting that her new album is on the way.

As for Major Lazer, group member Diplo revealed on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show that their forthcoming album Music Is the Weapon features an eclectic lineup of guests including Usher, Sam Hunt and Travis Scott.