Know No Better Explained

Know No Better is the fourth extended play (EP) by American electronic music trio Major Lazer, released on June 1, 2017, by Mad Decent.^[1]

Background

The EP includes 6 tracks featuring collaborations with numerous artists, including Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, Quavo, J Balvin, Sean Paul, Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking, Jidenna, Busy Signal, Machel Montano, Konshens and Brazilian singers Anitta and Pabllo Vittar.^{[2] [3]}

Singles

The lead single, "Know No Better", was announced as the original lead single on May 22, 2017, to be released official single with on May 31, 2017, featuring vocals from American rappers, Travis Scott and Quavo, and Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello.^[4] Major Lazer later clarified, by tweeting out that the song would be released on June 1, at 8 AM ET, 12 PM BST.^[4] Camila Cabello teased the original track on May 26, by tweeting out lyrics from the song.^[5] She also posted snippets of the song on her Snapchat story the same day.^[6]

The second single, "Sua Cara", was announced in February 2017, to be released official single with on July 30, 2017, featuring vocals from Brazilian singers Anitta and Pabllo Vittar.^[7] On June 20, Major Lazer traveled to Morocco along with Anitta and Pabllo Vittar to record the music video for "Sua Cara". It was directed by Bruno Ilogti.

Other songs

A music video for the song "Particula" was released on October 12, 2017. The song also appeared on Give Me Future. Music videos for the songs "Buscando Huellas" and "Jump" were also released.^[8]

Critical reception

Andy Cush of Spin wrote that the EP "sounds the same". He added, "Maybe at some point soon they'll recognize that the magic of these particular tricks is starting to wear out. Or, like the title of the record implies, maybe they don't know anything better".^[9] Pitchfork's Jonah Bromwich gave the EP a positive review, stating that: "And as fun as it is at times, Know No Better doubles as a testament to the result of spreading a handful of good ideas too thin."

Track listing

• signifies a co-producer.
• signifies an additional producer.
• All songwriting credits are adapted from liner notes.^[10]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Italian Albums (FIMI)[11]	80
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[12]	3

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. Web site: Know No Better – EP by Major Lazer on Apple Music. iTunes. June 2017 . June 1, 2017.
2. Web site: Major Lazer Release New EP Know No Better, Share Video for New Song With Travi$ Scott, Quavo, More. Pitchfork. June 2017 . 3 June 2017.
3. Web site: Major Lazer Return with 'Know No Better' EP. 3 June 2017. Exclaim!.
4. Web site: Major Lazer, Travi$ Scott, Camila Cabello & Quavo's 'Know No Better' Headed To Radio In June. Headline Planet. May 22, 2017 . June 1, 2017.
5. Web site: Ooooo save that talk for the ones who don't know no better . Twitter . May 26, 2017 . June 1, 2017.
6. Web site: Camila's Snapchat story (May 26th) . Twitter . May 26, 2017 . June 1, 2017.
7. Web site: Major Lazer - Sua Cara (feat. Anitta & Pabllo Vittar). BCharts. pt-BR. 2017-08-04.
8. Web site: KNOW NO BETTER - YouTube. 2020-10-18. www.youtube.com.
9. Web site: Every Song on Major Lazer's New Know No Better EP Sounds the Same. 3 June 2017.
10. Know No Better . . 2017 . . 653738652920 . US . liner notes.
11. Web site: Album – Classifica settimanale WK 34 (dal 2017-08-18 al 2017-08-24). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Italian. August 28, 2017.
12. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. June 12, 2017. June 9, 2017.
13. Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2017. Billboard. June 25, 2020.