With the release of /\/\/\Y/\, M.I.A. released what ended up being an unpredictably disappointing third release for an artist on a quick rise to the top. The album saw the singer at her most experimental and enraged. Having already confronted controversial topics with female empowering aggression, some thought it hit too hard with too little organization. Fast forward to the new “Bad Girls,” a song first previewed on the Vicki Leekx mixtape, and she’s back to her melodic self, still fueled by her uniquely confident swagger and “live fast, die young” mentality. The song is instantly refreshing, bringing back memories of Kala, but at an even more refined, matured level. Timbaland prodigee Danja handled the production, explaining the execution behind this club ready, radio friendly hit.
