After two hugely acclaimed albums (2005’s 'Arular' and 2007's 'Kala'), the global success of 'Paper Planes', Oscar nominations, and that Grammys performance, MIA is set to release new album '/\/\/\Y/\', which sees her as incendiary and forward thinking as ever.
Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features production from Rusko, Diplo, Blaqstarr and Switch, a collaboration resulting in dubstep bass and grinding industrial noise being added to MIA's unique armoury of sounds. '/\/\/\Y/\' draws influence from our technologically changing world, now that our every thought and action is documented and posted for everyone to see. The album is an uncensored screen-grab of 2010.
Drift are only stocking the special edition CD which features a lenticular slipcase and four extra tracks not included on the standard CD version. We are also stocking the deluxe double gatefold vinyl format that also includes the four bonus tracks.
The Message
Steppin' Up
XXXO
Teqkilla
Lovalot
Story To Be Told
It Takes A Muscle
It Iz What It Iz
Born Free
Meds And Feds
Tell Me Why
Space
Exclusive extra tracks
Internet Connection
Illygirl
Believer (featuring Blaqstarr)
Caps Lock
Akin to albums by the similarly avant-garde artist Björk, each track on /\/\/\Y/\, no matter how different, is unmistakably the work of M.I.A. The leap in her ability, to realise such a distinct vision, is complete. /\/\/\Y/\ is at points a terrifying achievement but, much like life in general, it has so much to offer an inquisitive and open mind - it simply depends whether or not you're bothered enough to scratch beyond the surface and dive in. - BBC Online
