Walshy Fire – best-known as one-third of Diplo’s chart-topping dancehall project Major Lazer – is to DJ in Dubai.
The Jamaican MC will be behind the decks at Pacha Ibiza Dubai on May 5, hosted by Blue Leaf.
He arrives hot off the road with Major Lazer, who enjoyed unprecedented success in 2015 following global smash Lean On, which was declared the most-streamed song ever.
Walshy joined Diplo’s Major Lazer as a DJ and MC in 2012, following the departure of co-founder Switch, alongside fellow new arrival Jillionaire. This core trio tour alongside additional musicians.
“Right now, the Major Lazer thing, the energy is amazing and I love it,” said Walshy Fire.
“Touring with Major Lazer this year has already been an incredible experience, but I cannot wait to bring my own special blend and sound to the audience in Dubai.”
Prior to joining Diplo’s electronic dance-hall project, Walshy toured for nine years as MC with Miami’s Grammy winning Black Chiney Sound System, who are cited as an influence on the Major Lazer sound.
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