Music / NewsM.I.A. shares Diplo-produced version of ‘Bird Song’The rapper also revealed the final tracklist of her new album AIMShareLink copied ✔️August 18, 2016MusicNewsTextSelim Bulut M.I.A. has shared a new version of her latest single “Bird Song”, produced by past collaborator and former partner Diplo. A version of “Bird Song” produced by frequent collaborator Blaqstarr was first released last week. The Diplo-produced version was meant to be released at the same time, but according to the Sri Lankan rapper, her label Interscope were holding back on it. As Pitchfork report, M.I.A. told fans in a Periscope chat earlier today that the issue had been resolved. She also revealed the official tracklist of AIM. Besides featuring “Freedun”, her previously-mooted collaboration with Zayn Malik, AIM boasts a guest spot from dancehall singer Dexta Daps. Both versions of “Bird Song” are included on the record too. Interscope release AIM on September 9. Revisit our ultimate guide to M.I.A. and listen to the Diplo version of “Bird Song” below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE2Slimey isn’t here to be a meme artist: ‘I want a fucking Grammy’ Nourished by Time: ‘Music should be fun – but it can’t be fun all the time’K-pop has an AI problemCoals are kickstarting Poland’s dream pop sceneEvilgiane’s camera roll from his tour with Snow StrippersFinnish alt-pop star Pehmoaino: ‘Art helps us survive this dark country’10 great albums you may have missed in the last three monthsLamb is making ‘electronic lyrical’ music that sounds like no one elseArabic shoegaze duo Kiss Facility speak a language deeper than words‘Nazis can’t dance’: Photos from London’s House Against Hate protest rave5 tracks you can’t miss from March 2026ADL: The best and worst tracks on Yeat’s new albumEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy