Epidemic Sound releases second Extra Version track featuring Major Lazer co-founder Switch

Stockholm, Sweden, July 11, 2025 – Epidemic Sound, the world’s leading music company for the creator economy, today announced the release of the second track from its innovative Extra Version program – this time featuring legendary producer, DJ, and Major Lazer co-founder Switch. The new release, “Kali Kush (Switch Remix)”, is a powerful reinterpretation of a track originally created by Epidemic Sound artists Lawd Ito and VEE. Switch’s signature production – beat-driven, multi-layered, and globally inspired – brings a new edge to the original composition.

Now available across all major streaming platforms and within Epidemic Sound’s catalog, “Kali Kush (Switch Remix)” is fully licensable for content creators and brands to use in videos, podcasts, ads, and more. 

The Extra Version program launched on May 28th with a mix from the iconic Honey Dijon, who reimagined “Umbélé” – originally composed by electronic artist Ooyy and Swedish Grammy winner Ebo Krdum. Powered by Epidemic Sound’s vast online reach, the track quickly took off, now amassing over 120 million views on YouTube, along with 30 million views and over 11,000 video creations using the song on TikTok. It has also earned airtime on BBC Radio 1’s Club Mix with Danny Howard.   

This latest remix by Switch underscores the program’s mission: to spotlight global musical talent, breathe new life into existing tracks, and provide creators with exclusive access to world-class sounds.

“Had fun flipping ‘Kali Kush’ for Epidemic Sound... wasn’t out to reinvent the wheel, just laced it with my flavour”, said Switch. “The vocal had that grit, so I leaned into it. Kept it raw, built something that moves in the club but still holds the original’s bite. No fuss. Big up the Epidemic crew for letting me take it for a spin.”

“Switch’s involvement in Extra Version speaks to the creative ambition of Extra Version,” said Oscar Höglund, CEO and co-founder of Epidemic Sound. “The program brings together influential global artists and top content creators to amplify remixes, expand their reach, and give creators access to music that truly connects. It’s a forward-looking move that supports artist discovery, boosts brand impact, and ensures music stays culturally relevant across platforms over time.”

Extra Version offers artists a platform to experiment and collaborate while tapping into Epidemic Sound’s powerful distribution model. With music from Epidemic Sound featured over 3 billion times daily across YouTube and TikTok, the program ensures unparalleled exposure and impact. The next Extra Version release features South Korean producer and DJ, Jeonghyeon, releasing on August 22nd. Additional artist collaborations will be released monthly, starting in September, 2025.

"Kali Kush (Switch Remix)" is available now via the Epidemic Sound platform and all major streaming services.

About Switch

Switch is a Grammy nominated producer, DJ, writer, and sound engineer - and one of the most quietly influential forces in contemporary music. As a founding member of Major Lazer, he helped shape the sound of global crossover pop with their debut album Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do (2009). He earned a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year for co-producing M.I.A.’s global hit “Paper Planes”, and has worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan, Santigold, and M.I.A. He has remixed tracks for The Chemical Brothers, Lily Allen, Kelis, Nine Inch Nails, Kesha, and Kylie Minogue, always pushing sonic boundaries. In 2018, he founded Diary Records, a home for bold, boundary-pushing collaborations and music.

About Lawd Ito

Lawd Ito is a New Jersey-based Latin indie pop artist blending his Afro-Boricua heritage with a genre-defying mix of Latin, R&B, EDM, and hip-hop. His 2024 single “Quemao” became a viral hit, breaking into Apple Music’s Top 50 Most Shazamed Global playlist after being featured in vlogs by French influencer Lena Mahfouf (Lena Situations). A regular collaborator with Epidemic Sound, Lawd Ito’s music has been featured in campaigns by Savage X Fenty, GoPro, and Spotify Mexico. He has also worked with artists such as Latin Grammy winner Mireya Ramos and Spanish pop group AMOR. Lawd Ito’s music has been featured 3.3 billion times on YouTube and 1 billion times on TikTok.

About VEE

VEE is a dynamic vocalist, creative entrepreneur, and Afro-Latin artist from Queens, New York. Her music fuses hip-hop, Latin, and R&B, channeling both unshakable confidence and emotional honesty. Through her art, she empowers women, educates men, and speaks openly about love, heartbreak, hustle, and resilience. Unapologetically real, VEE is building her own lane - and encouraging listeners to do the same. Vee’s music has been featured 432 million times on YouTube and 526 million times on TikTok.