M.I.A Releases Mysterious New Teaser Video

British rapper M.I.A. took to social media today to make a somewhat cryptic announcement, according to The Fader. The short 20-second video sees to reveal a brief glimpse into her new music, along with an accompanying message that reads: “NEW DECADE EXPLORING NEW PLATFORM JAN 31ST.”

M.I.A has not released new music since her album AIM was released back in 2016. Earlier this month, the artist was honored by her country, as Prince William awarded her with Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

In addition to the release of AIM in 2016, M.I.A unveiled her long-awaited documentary, entitled, “MATANGI/MAYA/M.I.A.” in 2018. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in September of 2018, and highlighted 22 years of the rapper’s career including her music, political activism, and controversies that surrounded her career. The film won the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award.

Check out M.I.A’s mysterious tweet below:

Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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