Artist: M.I.A.
Song: “Paper Planes”
Album: Kala (2007)
Label: XL Recordings
Genre: Hip-Hop/Electronic
Highlights:
-that Clash sample
-one of the catchiest choruses
This is seriously one of the greatest songs ever. The production is immaculate with that perfect sample of The Clash’s “Straight to Hell” and the hand snap beat. The verses are simple and repetitive making it easy to sing along to. When it gets to the chorus, I can’t lie, I still put up my hand pistols up and fire four shots. It’s customary at this point. This song blew my mind the first time I heard it and ten years later it still blows my mind.
What are you waiting for? Give it a listen!
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