3.4.12 - New Music - M.I.A.

M.I.A. had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to jumpstart her career after her massive Super Bowl performance. What is better for someone’s career than standing on stage with Madonna and Nicki Minaj in front of 100 million plus people to bring some attention to yourself?

Well, she had that chance, and this is what she released (the day after the game).

To be perfectly honest, it isn’t the worst. If you know her older stuff, this fits in fairly well. I was really looking for her to find a way to make something radio-friendly and accessible, yet still M.I.A. She’s done it before with a few songs from her ‘Kala’ album, most notably her top ten hit (and the song that garnered her a nomination for Record of the Year) “Paper Planes”. She can do it though! I guess we might not see any more of that on your new album.

Alright M.I.A., I guess you’ve relegated yourself to your ever-getting-smaller  legion of super alternative fans (at least for now). Have fun as a one hit wonder.