Video for M.I.A.'s New Single XXXO

Posted on August 11, 2010

Here's M.I.A.'s new video for her single "XXXO." The video was directed by Hype Williams, who also directed the "Video Phone" video for Lady Gaga and Beyonce. The video features M.I.A. wearing a bodysuit as she rolls around in a fantasy setting. There are also lots of Rocky Horror-style close up shots of her mouth singing. Unicorns, flowers, stars and swans all make an appearance.

M.I.A. sings "You want me be somebody who I'm really not" in the chorus and we wondered who exactly we want her to be. Maybe someone who doesn't insult other artists as a pathetic way to try to get press? Take a look:



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