On Friday, September 30, M.I.A. shared the latest single, “Beep,” from her upcoming album MATA, set to be released Friday, October 14.
The song is reminiscent M.I.A.’s classic sound, with lyrics about breaking the rules and the limits.
“Beep” follows M.I.A.’s recent singles “Popular,” produced by Boaz van de Beats and Diplo, and “The One,” produced by Rex Kudo and T-Minus. These songs set the runway for what is set to be one of the most loved and talked about albums of 2022.
Undoubtedly, one of the most important and potent multi-medium artists of this millennium, M.I.A.’s career spans 5 studio albums, international performances, multiple sold-out world tours, Grammy and Academy Award recognition, while continuously pushing the boundaries of digital and ideological possibilities. She has consistently paved the way in the music and digital art space and helped create a community of outcasts during the defining years of the internet, a spectrum of influence that is unrivaled by a recording artist. (Pitchfork)
Stream “Beep” here.