Alongside the superstars mentioned above, G-Eazy and Miguel are set to headline the event. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Kodak Black, Jessie Reyez, J.I.D and more are set to hit the stage at the Gillette Stadium. Diplo is also set to perform with Jillionaire and Walshy Fire as their electronic trio, Major Lazer.

“It is now the year 2019 and sh*t has hit the fan, the world is a mess BUT hope isn’t lost!” the site reads. “Now the MDBP fam is back and they’ve joined forces with Diplo to become one giant sick Frankenstein / robot thingy known as the Major Lazord to throw one SUPER MEGA GIANT ULTRA MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY FESTIVAL!!”

Tickets to the exciting event go on sale this Friday (Apr. 12) at 10 a.m. According to the flyer, those who are interested in attending will be able to partake in various and unique events throughout the weekend, such as the “world’s largest bounce house,” “go karts by K1 speed” and a “paintball arena by Team Dynasty.”

You can purchase your tickets here.

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The group is excited to showcase the continuous partnership with the rum brand and shared some moments about their overall career and collaboration.

Check out the full interview below:

Question: Could You Briefly Describe Your 2018 Sound Of Rum Bacardi Partnership?

Answer: “We’re here in Chicago – and its going to be a matter of different events we do with Bacardi. Like pop-up events and concerts in different cities. Looking to find a lot of young artists that we can bring up from the beginning and we have a rum flavor that we created. We’re just traveling and spreading our music around.”

Q: What Inspired This Year’s Location In Chicago?

A: “Chicago’s my favorite city in the summer time. And this is a city of one of our biggest fanbases.”

Q: From This Experience Which Is Your Favorite Bacardi Cocktail?

A: “Walshy Fire Reggae punch.”

Q: What New Music Or Upcoming Collaborations Do You Guys Have In The Works?

A: “We have 4 songs coming out at the end of the summer coming out with some African artists.”

Q: What Do You Guys Consider The Creative Process Behind Your Music?

A: “Eat some vegetables, read a book, get behind the computer, and drink some Walshy Fire Reggae punch.”

Photos courtesy of Bacardi

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To usher in summer on the official first day of the season, BACARDÍ took over the streets of Chicago, transforming them into a Caribbean-inspired part outdoor bar, part street market, part open-air fiesta.

Model and former Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo joined the summer celebration, sipping on BACARDÍ Mojitos all night long while dancing to the Sound of Rum. Decked in Raisa & Vanessa with Jimmy Choo heels, Culpo posed for photos by the signature BACARDÍ bat logo. Next up, the fashionista is headed to Ibiza for her first time ever.

Major Lazer hyped up the crowd as they took the stage, starting with a set which included crowd favorites Cardi B’s Bodak Yellow, Post Malone’s Rockstar and Lil Wayne’s A Milli. Guests went wild when Diplo threw Major Lazer branded whistles into the crowd, after which he, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire treated the audience to Major Lazer classics Lean On, Know No Better, Front of the Line and more. Trinidadian singer Machel Montano also joined the DJ trio on stage to perform his smash hit Like Ah Boss.

Throughout the evening, guests noshed on delicious island-inspired bites, sipped on refreshing rum cocktails and danced to Sound of Rum rhythms pulsating through the streets. Local “Star-tenders” from The Broken Shaker, Bad Hunter, and more championed the rum by mixing up specialty cocktails all night. The Summer Solstice cocktail, made with BACARDÍ Coconut Rum and pineapple juice, and the Walshy Cooler cocktail, made with BACARDÍ Major Lazer Limited Edition Rum and coconut water served in instagrammable coconuts, were most popular. While the “Star-tenders” worked their magic behind the bar, the surrounding event space was ornamented with art installations and murals by artist Felipe Pantone.

(Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for BACARDI)

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Last year, Major Lazer brought forth a full-on recap of their trip to Cuba with Give Me Future, which — if you missed it — can be seen here:

On the film’s accompanying soundtrack was a track with “Lean On” collaborator MØ titled “Get It Right”; now, GRAMMY nominee Goldlink joins the party.

You can enjoy the remix below. The artists will also be performing the track on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon this week.

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You can pick up the single here. Not sure if who’s song this is (it appears on Cashmere Cat’s VEVO) — I’m sure there’s a fair chance that “Miss You” could land on Tory Lanez’ forthcoming album Memories Don’t Die.

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The latest release on new music Friday comes from the Diplo-led Major Lazer: the trio has liberated a new EP titled Know No Better, their first official drop since 2015’s Peace Is The Mission. The six-track project features appearances from J Balvin (who recently assisted Wale on SHINE), Sean Paul, Jidenna, Ice Prince, Busy Signal, Machel Montano, Konshens and more. Also included is a lyric visual for the title track, which sees assistance from Travis Scott, Quavo (who is literally everywhere nowadays) and Fifth Harmony‘s Camila Cabello.

Stream Know No Better (the song and EP) below…it’s expected that Major Lazer will follow this with the long-awaited Music Is The Weapon, which currently boasts the singles “Cold Water” (with Justin Bieber and MØ) and “Run Up” (with PARTYNEXTDOOR and Nicki Minaj).

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For their latest, Major Lazer deliver a new visual for the hit single “Run Up” featuring Nicki Minaj and PARTYNEXTDOOR. In the clip (directed by Paul Van Haver, Luc Junior Tam and star singer Stromae of MOSAERT), the collaborators and crew hit up a house party that seems to be driven more by live streaming and cell phones than the actual music playing. As said via press release, it’s an obvious nod to the power of social media and technology in today’s world:

The idea was to laugh at ourselves and at the unconditional love we bear to our smartphones. Humor and absurdity came naturally in our speech because our will was not to accuse someone or something but just exaggerate it to foster reflection.

Also interesting: the fact that Nicki Minaj and PARTYNEXTDOOR had a bit of an issue just last month over whether or not the latter had any writing input for “Regret In Your Tears” (Nicki adamantly denied the rumor). It doesn’t appear that the two make any actual connection in Major Lazer’s clip, either.

Check out “Run Up” below. The track will presumably appear on Major Lazer’s long-awaited album Music Is The Weapon, which has also spawned the singles “Cold Water” (featuring Justin Bieber and MØ) and the Showtek-assisted “Believer.”

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