Seeing as M.I.A.'s Arular is one of the most addictive and colourful albums we've heard this year to date, you won't be surprised to hear us gushing embarrassingly about this latest single to be lifted from it. Trashy synth horns and scatter-gun beats that sound like they were recorded on an eight year old's "My First Keyboard" hardly seem like a winning combination, but M.I.A.'s knack for unexpected turns of phrase, bouncing rhythms and explosive sounds make this the aural equivalent of five Red Bulls and a slap in the face. Storming.

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Released : 11th July 2005
Label: XL Recordings