Paper Planes

by M.I.A.

Paper Planes cover art

Co-produced with Diplo, this massive, unlikely pop hit brilliantly flips an infectious sample of The Clash's 'Straight to Hell'. M.I.A. utilizes the chorus—featuring a children's choir punctuated by loud gunshots and ringing cash registers—to fiercely satirize Western xenophobia and stereotypes regarding immigrants and visa struggles. The track gained enormous global momentum after being prominently featured in the trailer for 'Pineapple Express' and the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Genres

  • Pop Rap
  • Political Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. Paper Planes
  2. Paper Planes - DFA Remix
  3. Paper Planes - Afrikan Boy & Rye Rye Remix
  4. Paper Planes - Diplo Street Remix
  5. Paper Planes - Scottie B Remix
  6. Bamboo Banga - DJ Eli Remix