A new member and single mark a fresh start for Major Lazer

Major Lazer enters a new chapter, welcoming a new member while returning to a classic sound.

Major Lazer has stepped into a new phase, and it feels like they’re getting back to their roots in a big way. The group has added a new member, the British-Jamaican artist America Foster, and dropped a new track called “GANGSTA.” It’s a move that feels both fresh and familiar for anyone who’s been following the group over the years.

This is a pretty exciting time for the collective. America Foster is officially the fourth member, joining Diplo, Walshy Fire, and Ape Drums. It’s the first time the group has expanded in a while, and Diplo has shared that her presence feels like the start of a “new chapter” for them. While you don’t hear her on the new song, she’s a full member, and we’ll be hearing her on more music down the line.

GANGSTA out now 😤 pic.twitter.com/kdCWzpXXGh

— MAJOR LAZER (@MAJORLAZER) September 2, 2025

The new single, “GANGSTA,” brings Major Lazer back together with Busy Signal, who was a big part of their sound on the huge track “Watch Out for This (Bumaye)” back in 2013. The song also features production from Kybba, and it has that stripped-back, high-energy rhythm that fans of their early work will definitely recognise.

It’s clear that this track is a deliberate choice for the group. They’ve spent a lot of time exploring different genres and working on more mainstream pop collaborations, but “GANGSTA” feels like they’re just having fun with the kind of music that got them started. It’s got a hard-hitting, dancefloor-ready beat that reminds everyone what Major Lazer is really about.

With a new member on board and a sound that’s a direct nod to their history, this next phase for Major Lazer is shaping up to be an interesting mix of their past and future. It shows that they’re still eager to create and evolve, proving that even after all this time, there are still new places for them to go.