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Yayoi Daimon & Jenn Morel unite to get everyone to ‘Back It Up’
XLII & Walshy Fire of Major Lazer on production
Baile Funk drums are the heartbeat of 2025, and on ‘Back It Up’ they hit like a rush of heat. The relentless tamborzão rhythm, laced with gritty textures, fuels a global club anthem built by producers XLII and Walshy Fire of Major Lazer. On top of that fire, Japanese Rap queen Yayoi Daimon links with Dominican-American powerhouse Jenn Morel for a collab that feels like destiny—two badasses speaking the same language of dance.
The repetitive hook is a signal for every dancer and twerker in the room to move. It’s simple, infectious, and impossible to resist. Switching between Japanese, English, and Spanish, the verses double down on the truth that movement is the only universal language that matters. Yayoi rides the beat with her usual sharp precision, while Jenn mirrors her energy with Caribbean flair.
Since relocating to the US to grow her career and raise a child, Yayoi’s trajectory has been unstoppable. Landing a record with Walshy Fire isn’t just a co-sign, it’s proof she’s stepping onto the global stage where she belongs. ‘Back It Up’ is more than a track. It’s a sweaty, cross-cultural call to the dancefloor.
Check out Yayoi Daimon and Jenn Morel’s ‘Back It Up’ below.