If you thought M.I.A. would try something a bit more tasteful and discreet with the album cover for her third LP, you don't know M.I.A. The / / / Y / front is about as blitzing as one would expect, with the provocateur of the moment trapped behind a wall of YouTube players. (Via Rap-Up.) Will she be able to break free of such online censorship or perish beneath the weight of a mass media conspiracy (supposedly) hell bent on taking her down?! Tune in next time!
/ / / Y / is out July 13.
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