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New Music: M.I.A. – ‘Y.A.L.A.’
The Sri Lankan queen of dance music has released a new track off her forthcoming album, Matangi. “Y.A.L.A.” is a typically bass-heavy banger that sounds similar to the Diplo-produced tracks that helped launch M.I.A. to international stardom.
The song is a pro-reincarnation rebuttal to Drake’s “Y.O.L.O.” suggesting that “You Always Live Again.”
M.I.A. Is Back!
The elusive Sri Lankan provocateur has released “MATANGI Mix For Kenzo,” an eight-minute track heavy on the world music influences that made her early work so interesting.
It is a fantastic dance track, but those looking for another radio-banger a la “Paper Planes” will be disappointed. M.I.A.’s voice does not emerge until 5:14 into the song.
Whenever M.I.A. unveils new music it is usually a pretty elaborate event. For instance, check out the webpage dedicated to this track.
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