M.I.A. has stirred excitement among fans with a bold claim on her Instagram Stories: if her long-awaited album MATA isn’t released by September, she will leak it herself. The Sri Lankan artist revealed the delays behind the album, mentioning that she had to wait two years for Doja Cat’s verse and then another long wait for Nicki Minaj’s verse. Fans are eagerly awaiting the album, but the delays have sparked frustration from the artist. M.I.A. promised her followers that MATA is “coming soon,” but if it’s not out by September, she won’t hesitate to make it available to the public.
M.I.A.’s Delayed Project with Collaborations from Rap Icons
M.I.A. signed a new deal with Island Records after parting ways with Interscope Records. Her relationship with her former label had been rocky, with issues dating back to the delay of her Mantangi album in 2013 due to creative differences. She has since released two singles from MATA: “One” and “Popular,” but fans are still waiting for the full album and the promised collaborations.
The delay has heightened anticipation for the collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat, two of the hottest names in the rap scene right now. M.I.A. hasn’t shared further details about these tracks, but the hint of the collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat has left fans buzzing.
Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat in the Spotlight
Both Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat have been extremely busy in the past few months. Nicki Minaj was the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards and gave an unforgettable performance. Meanwhile, Doja Cat has had a number of significant moments, including releasing the music video for her hit track “Vegas”, part of the Elvis movie soundtrack, and stirring up drama with Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp.
Despite being on top of the music game, Doja Cat recently faced accusations of stealing the viral “It’s Giving” catchphrase from Rolling Ray for her new website and fashion brand. The controversy surrounding this situation has only added to the buzz about her work, including the potential upcoming collaboration on M.I.A.’s MATA album.
The Wait Continues
With M.I.A. threatening to leak the album herself, fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to hear the much-anticipated project. The mix of Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and M.I.A. on one album promises to be a cultural moment, and fans are hoping to see the release sooner rather than later.
