MIA is back with her first single since Love Me Right. Her 2020 Gil Masuda-produced hit song has sold 3000 7 copies and garnered over 5 million online streams so far. It has become a bonafide funk anthem by top DJs in the West Coast and earned her an invitation to play at Funk Freaks parties and Hittin Switches festival. The song even made its way into the intro of a Silk Sonic Radio episode.
Side As Crime of Passion reveals a sultry story around compassion. The songs deep bass and groove pick up where Love Me Right left off. The up-tempo 80s-tinged boogie of producer Gil Masuda provides the backdrop for the Miami-born singers unmistakably silky voice. Am I your shining diamond, baby, kryptonite? Its a line sure to lure you to the dance floor.
Side Bs Love Bug is a chill roller skating jam with lush Rhodes chords and warm synth tones that will appeal to anyone whos ever been in love.
This release marks MIAs first official single on Love Touch Records and perhaps hints at the possibility of her long-awaited debut album to come soon?