"Boyz" is a song recorded by artist M.I.A. for her second album Kala (2007). The song was written and produced by Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam and Dave "Switch" Taylor and composed in recording sessions held in several countries. A combination of the native styles and influences of these regions and her traditional and electronic musical roots, the song sees M.I.A. mock and simultaneously praise men for various character traits. "Boyz" was one of the first songs that the artist composed for the album and was released as the album's lead single through XL Recordings and Interscope Records on 11 June 2007, in 12-inch single, CD single, digital download and USB flash drive formats. It additionally appeared in an enhanced EP format for its CD single release, and appeared on the How Many Votes Fix Mix EP edition. On 24 April 2007, "Boyz" received its world premiere on the BBC Radio 1 radio station in London.
Boyz (M.I.A. song)
M.I.A. performing "Boyz" at the Siren Music Festival during her Kala Tour in support of the album
The video was filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, imaged above
Image: Beenie Man 2008
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, known by her stage name M.I.A., is a British rapper, record producer, and singer. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, electronic, hip hop and world music with electronic instruments and samples.
M.I.A. performing at Sónar on her Arular Tour
M.I.A. performing at the Prince in Melbourne in February 2006
M.I.A. performing at the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in August 2009
M.I.A. performing at Peace & Love during the Maya Tour, 2011 following the release of her Vicki Leekx mixtape