Earlier in the week it was Sali’s “Toldya.” Yesterday we got “Steppin Up.” Today’s M.I.A. update is a remix of /\/\/\Y/\’s first single “XXOO.” It’s officially official. For his short verse Jay-Z makes like “Swagger Like Us“/”Boyz,” rapping nimbly over M.I.A.’s backdrop. He references metrosexuals because 2002 was a good year for Jay.
(Via 2dopeboyz)
/\/\/\Y/\ proper is out 7/13. UPDATE: You can hear snippets of the entire album at 7digital (via P4K). The “XXOO” single is out 7/12. As you’ll note from the below, it features a number of versions.
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Yikes, I’m kind of sad that the first track on this album is going to make me think of her claiming the CIA invented Google and Facebook every time I hear it. : /
I’m getting psyched about this album though. And Space is sounding much better now…
i just sampled the album and its gonna be SICK! I can’t wait.
The ‘XXOO” single? don’t you mean XXXO? come on stereogum sort it out!
the jayz mix is catchy but where’s the cred? he jumps anyone can keep him fresh, but it makes it like fast food. the sali thing was cool, it felt like cool underground shit. thats how i wanna see MIA. not in your face so much