(August 8, 2016 - New York, NY)  Multi-platinum artist, music industry visionary, innovative influencer, mogul, mega-producer, and Anthem King DJ KHALED officially kicks off the  #EpicSummer campaign and celebrates his first-ever #1 album debut on the Billboard 200 Chart with MAJOR KEY (We The Best Music Group/Epic Records).  The news was announced today by LA Reid, Chairman and CEO, Epic Records.

MAJOR KEY was exclusively available as a premium-only release on one service, Apple Music and the iTunes Music Store. MAJOR KEY is now available to all digital retailers and streaming services and the physical CD release is August 12th.

"I am extremely proud to be able to share this much-deserved, career-defining #1 album with my longtime friend, DJ Khaled," said LA Reid. "Khaled's pure musical talent, hit-making ears, and social media savvy, combined with the fiercely loyal bond with his devoted fan base, is clearly reflected in his first week debut.  No one works harder nor deserves it more.  I am blessed to be associated with Khaled and look forward to many more years of hits together."

Added DJ Khaled, "This album would not have been possible without the love and support of the Queen Ms. Lauryn Hill, and I would like to share the letter she wrote in support of "Nas Album Done" feat. Nas : "DJ Khaled, thank you for that acknowledgement, and thank you and Nas for blessing up the chune lol. Fugee-La was a special song for us.  I have fond memories of us and Salaam recording that song. My son, Zion, ironically laid his own thoughts down in verse on this same song recently. There must be something in the air.  May God bless your family and the arrival of your new child. I also remember that Humble Lion show!  Grace and peace to both of you.” xo, MLH.

The new album boasts two bonafide smash hits – the #1 urban, RIAA Gold “For Free” (featuring Drake), and “I Got the Keys” (featuring Future and JAY Z) which just cracked the Top 10. MAJOR KEY has just spun off a third single, “Do You Mind”(featuring Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Future, and Rick Ross). The album features appearances by the biggest names in hip-hop, R&B and pop as Khaled, known as the Quincy Jones of hip-hop and R&B has also brought Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Meghan Trainor, Nas, Rick Ross, J.Cole, Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Jeezy,YG , Nicki Minaj, and Khaled fellow Miami legend Betty Wright onboard MAJOR KEY.

Khaled kicked off the release of MAJOR KEY with an epic performance on Good Morning America on July 28th, and a release-day shout-out on Live With Kelly!  That same evening Khaled held a standing-room-only #FanLuv experience at Apple’s SoHo retail store and also hosted a once-in-a-lifetime We The Best Pop Up Store in Manhattan. For a peak at the mania click here: https://instagram.com/p/BIgi60AAM9m/

Khaled will return to New York on Labor Day, September 5th, for a special one-hour takeover of Live With Kelly!, to include a rare DJ set.

Earlier in June, Khaled revealed the MAJOR KEY cover art on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! (after the Snapchat king - with over 7 million followers - volunteered as Kimmel’s Snapchat instructor earlier in the year). Later that week in June came Khaled’s classic BET Awards appearance and the exclusive premiere of the video for “I Got the Keys” on the Post-Show.

With Khaled’s vision, JAY Z’s legendary wordplay, and Future’s otherworldly knack for a transcendent hook, “I Got the Keys” is a musical dynamo of downright epic proportions. Directed by Daniel Kaufman, the “I Got the Keys” video boasts cameos from some of the biggest names in rap and pop culture, looking their finest, sporting dapper suits, and exuding charisma and charm – including T.I., Rick Ross, Swizz Beats, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, Pusha T, Bryson Tiller, Fabolous, and A$AP Ferg, as well as Future, and JAY Z in a rare and much sought-after music video appearance. With this cast, narrative, and visuals, “I Got the Keys” is ready for the box office and stands poised to leave an indelible impact on music history.

Prior to the arrival of “I Got the Keys,” Khaled joined Apple’s Beats 1 host Zane Lowe to premiere the hit single "For Free” which has been a radio staple ever since.  Khaled has his own weekly show on Beats 1 called We The Best Radio, and he premiered MAJOR KEY during a 2-hour radio special for his Beats 1 fans. Khaled also stars in two Apple Music commercials, one alongside supermodel Naomi Campbell, and one alongside the brilliant Ray Liotta. Khaled is currently on this month’s cover of Complex magazine.

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