This article is about the Major Lazer song. For other uses, see
Run-up.
"Run Up" is a song by the American electronic band Major Lazer featuring the Canadian singer PartyNextDoor and the American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on YouTube on January 26, 2017, by Mad Decent and Because Music, intended to be the third single from their fourth studio album Music Is the Weapon, but it was then confirmed as the second single from their debut greatest hits album Major Lazer Essentials. The song was written by primary Major Lazer member Diplo, Stargate, PartyNextDoor, Minaj, and Phillip Meckseper, while the song's production was handled by Major Lazer, Stargate, and Jr Blender.