AIM (album)

AIM
Face shot of M.I.A. in the centre on an orange background, with the words MIA and AIM in the bottom left and top right corners.
Studio album by
Released9 September 2016 (2016-09-09)
Recorded2014–2016
Genre
Length39:49
Label
Producer
Various
M.I.A. chronology
Matangi
(2013)
AIM
(2016)
Mata
(2022)
Singles from AIM
  1. "Swords"
    Released: 13 July 2015
  2. "Borders"
    Released: 27 November 2015
  3. "Go Off"
    Released: 14 July 2016
  4. "Bird Song"
    Released: 12 August 2016
  5. "Freedun"
    Released: 2 September 2016
  6. "Finally"
    Released: 15 June 2017

AIM is the fifth studio album by British rapper and singer M.I.A. It was released on 9 September 2016 by Interscope and Polydor Records. Prior to its release, M.I.A. claimed that it would be her final album. She worked on the composition and production of the album with a range of collaborators, including Blaqstarr, Diplo, and Skrillex. The album was recorded in various countries, including Jamaica and India, and includes vocal contributions from Dexta Daps and Zayn. As with M.I.A.'s earlier releases, the album mixes Eastern and Western musical influences. Lyrically, several tracks on the album contain themes of borders and refugees.

AIM received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with some praising certain songs but arguing that the overall album lacked focus. In the US, the album peaked at number 66 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was her first album not to reach the top 40 since her debut release in 2005, although like her previous three albums AIM topped the magazine's Dance/Electronic Albums chart.