M.i.a. - - Boyz

No, every record I make is about equal appreciation of all cultures, unified and layered so they co-exist. Purely to reflect that, Boyz - song and lyrics by M.I.A. | Spotify

Witness the vibrant, dance-filled visuals of the official music video: M.I.A. - Boyz YouTube• Jun 17, 2009 M.I.A. - Boyz

: The lyrics contrast the lighthearted nature of "boys" with the harsh reality of global violence. According to Wikipedia , the song explores how "macho posturing plus poverty equals violence," specifically asking how many "no money boys" end up starting wars. No, every record I make is about equal

: A popular remix of the track features American rapper Jay-Z , broadening its appeal within the hip-hop community. - Boyz YouTube• Jun 17, 2009 : The

: The song features a 2,000-year-old drum beat known as "dupping," which M.I.A. recorded with a drum orchestra at the Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios in India.

is the lead single from M.I.A.'s critically acclaimed second studio album, Kala (2007). The track is celebrated for its high-energy, globalized sound, blending electronic dance music with traditional rhythms and sociopolitical commentary.