- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Chula Vista Today
By the People, for the People
M.I.A. Releases Seventh Studio Album 'M.I.7'
The album was written and recorded across seven countries in seven days each.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:22am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The shimmering textures and high-contrast lighting of M.I.A.'s new album artwork capture the artist's signature blend of global influences and high-fashion aesthetics.Chula Vista TodayM.I.A. has released her seventh studio album, 'M.I.7,' which was written and recorded across Ethiopia, Egypt, India, the United Kingdom, Greece, Australia, and the United States over the course of seven days in each location. The album features collaborations with the American gospel group Sunday Service and is structured around the seven trumpets from the Book of Revelation.
Why it matters
M.I.A. is a pioneering artist known for her eclectic, politically-charged music that blends genres from around the world. The release of her seventh studio album continues her legacy of innovative and boundary-pushing work, further cementing her status as a creative force in the music industry.
The details
M.I.7 was released via M.I.A.'s own label, OHMNIMUSIC. The album includes the previously released single 'Everything' and features collaborations with the American gospel group Sunday Service. The album's concept emerged as a 'vision that revealed itself before the recording process began, which demanded to be followed,' according to a press release.
- M.I.A.'s last album, MATA, was released in 2022.
- M.I.A. will join Kid Cudi on his The Rebel Ragers tour in North America from April 28 through June 27, 2026.
- Last weekend, M.I.A. joined Diplo on stage at Coachella to perform her 2007 single 'Paper Planes'.
The players
M.I.A.
A pioneering artist known for her eclectic, politically-charged music that blends genres from around the world.
Sunday Service
An American gospel group that collaborated with M.I.A. on her seventh studio album, 'M.I.7'.
Diplo
A DJ and producer who joined M.I.A. on stage at Coachella to perform her 2007 single 'Paper Planes'.
Kid Cudi
An American rapper who M.I.A. will be joining on his The Rebel Ragers tour in North America from April 28 through June 27, 2026.
What’s next
M.I.A. will join Kid Cudi on his The Rebel Ragers tour in North America from April 28 through June 27, 2026, which will provide an opportunity for her to promote the new album and connect with fans.
The takeaway
M.I.A.'s seventh studio album, 'M.I.7,' showcases her continued innovation and artistic vision, blending genres and collaborating with diverse artists to create a unique and thought-provoking body of work. The album's global recording process and conceptual structure further cement M.I.A.'s status as a pioneering and boundary-pushing artist in the music industry.
