M.I.A. - "Boyz"

We've been teased with "XR2," been blown away by "Bird Flu," decided that she saved Timbaland's shit, and wondered what "Hit That" was all about--now it's finally official: M.I.A.'s new album is going to be fucking nuts. A new track has leaked and, as usual, we had to listen to it a bajillion times before our brains processed the madness.



"Boyz"--hitting shelves June 11th on XL Recordings--is the first official single from M.I.A.'s forthcoming sophomore album titled Kala. That album's been a long time coming, and with her visa troubles, her break-up with Diplo, and her beef with Timbaland over stolen beats (he gave hers to Snoop Dogg), that there's a whole 'nother story.

As with "Bird Flu," her first fake-out single for Kala, "Boyz" is a huge monster of a track produced by Switch and rife with Indian influences, behemoth tribal beats, and electronic effects that sound more organic than robotic. Coming to us in 12" and USB memory stick format (yes, that's right, USB), the single is accompanied by, among other things, a video intro by M.I.A. which--cunning blogger that I am--is embedded below for your wonder and joy.



Kala is set for a late August release date. Somewhere around the 20th, we're told. We'll keep our eyes and ears peeled for you. M.I.A.'s first album, Arular, is available all over the place.