M.I.A. - Sunshowers

[@TeeMakesBeatz]

This does not sound like 2005 - She was extremely ahead of her time. She opened the door for alot of these newer artists.

[@TeeMakesBeatz]

I think this was even recorded in 2003...

[@babyfather]

yup 2003 iirc! she definitely influenced a lot of current hip hop and pop trends

[@mayabangtan1727]

RJ no she didnt

[@MusicChanneI1738]

Sarah Ahmed yeah she did. From production to aesthetics

[@birchthebirch4593]

Ahead of her time...it sounds like an 8 year old wrote this

[@the_zara_moon]

Literally brings tears to my eyes. How are we so blessed to have this artist... when I discovered her in high school, I knew she was way ahead of her time! I can’t express how meaningful it is to see her now in 2021, still relevant as ever!!!! Love you MIA

[@Kubbsy]

True

[@E99-w5n]

Her songs were also holding a lot of meaning hence political music and if you listen closely to some of the lyrics it rlly tells you about the world’s situations

[@swearudont8669]

I will...listen better

[@r0br33r]

I mean you *CAN EXPRESS* how meaningful it is, just not *YOU* because you're borderline illiterate (8th grade reading comprehension on avg in USA)

[@johnjuliuskereliuk7649]

Keep in mind this is a cover/extrapolation of this original classic by Dr Buzzards original Savannah band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5W1n4WobNV_ic0 Bonus* kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn20qKmeac13mqs Cherchez le Femme, with intro by Sean Connery (live performance)

[@OtterMan4u]

She is uniting East and West, North and South. We are all in this together.

[@ChalkySparklyShoko]

I'm from Japan. I remember when I first heard this song.. I was like 14 and so obsessed with it! Then I became her fan and made it to her show in Japan! I'm so proud of it! She's still making great music and keep fascinating me😍😍

[@dann756]

MissShoko96 I know that BlackPink are Korean but MIA & Blackpink would be fine

[@sashab9611]

@@dann756 bad news

[@Dojafish]

@@sashab9611 what are the bad news ?

[@aesthetix3398]

It’s so cool hearing where everyone is from!

[@nanaeating9357]

You're GENIUS. You're better than any female singer i saw before! Love alot.

[@MrJane4892]

Suicid sqad

[@13Videos]

Brilliant, resonant and groovy! Thank you M.I.A.!

[@HelloMyNamelsBanana]

'Like PLO, I don't surrender!"

[@supercereal2539]

I m a 27 year old Japanese guy. This is my fkn jam!

[@ikonoklastas3454]

I'm 29 Lithuanian and this is my jam

[@thami031]

I'm a person this isn't my jam, I thought it was the original

[@earthtomani]

also 27 but indian and it's also my jam! i look upto her as she's a fellow brown girl.

[@angieanderson7792]

I'm a 59 year old northern english woman and just discovered her...she is brilliant 💝🌻💞

[@kaedatiger]

Good beats are universal

[@Carlos-eu8mx]

I'll never forget the day I met maya. she is an amazing person. I been listening to her music for almost 10 years, her work is exceptional, she is an underrated artist.

[@AS-nb8jb]

Here in 2021 and I want M.I.A. world dominion!!!!!

[@bubblegum6715]

I'm here 😎

[@katrinayerty5961]

Fuck yesssss😍😍😍😍

[@katrinayerty5961]

I see you!

[@sanjanasiswas]

I am here for this

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

💯🙌

[@user-vm6oz6wt5g]

Honesty MIA is such a dope original artist. I remember in 2007 at cinespace in la when she performed right there in the audience/ minimal she booth. Then she BLEW the fuck up. Love her.

[@user-vm6oz6wt5g]

Minimal DJ booth **

[@user-vm6oz6wt5g]

Ps MIA is a fucking badass. My god, this is just the prequel. Bad Girls is simply sickening. I’m sorry I lost my shit when I saw it and told everyone I knew and felt super super cool about it. MIA is one of the most original mainstream artists ever. Especially female. And she’s classy not like some stupid hoe. Respect! I sound retarded bc I’m faded but I don’t care I love her forever!

[@user-ur9wy1lt8z]

The video is basically a depiction of a militia/terrorist camp in Sri Lanka.. I'm sure most people don't get it. And mostly they have females soldiers in such camps. MIA was always unique and creative from the start. Respect for this subtle video!

[@sushmita9040]

I wonder how much she would agree with the word "terrorists". Rebels who stand up against being slaughtered get tagged as Terrorists when they loose to the powerful world politics.

[@us8721]

@@sushmita9040 That is so true!

[@illiteratethug3305]

You spelled 'Freedom Fighters' wrong

[@ChrisDixon__]

* Freedom fighters.

[@Sisko526]

still a tragedy that the tamil comrades lost the war hopefully they will be free one day

[@TheDiverpro]

I love her because she puts a lot of meaning and thought into her songs. But, you have to listen and think about the words to understand her meaning. If you don't, you get memorized and lost by the tune and rhythm of the song. Darn! You just gotta' love these British musicians!

[@edithgonzalez1996]

M.I.A. is a revolutionary!

[@aquamarinayan1440]

admire her as an outstanding and unique female artsit

[@youkai888]

You mean her lyrics. Her music is just rap. For me, what makes her special is this unique vibe. She is boldly masculine and not showing much skin.

[@sarajeremic8983]

Unique? HA savannah band sunshowers?!

[@mimiinc2507]

@@sarajeremic8983 bruh she sampled them in this song...doesn't make her style any less unique and powerful

[@Malik_Hoff]

She's One of the best to ever do it

[@HaikatrineKat]

Hard-hitting, tribal, and aimed at the pop audience. This woman is a citizen of earth and an artist with true originality... Clever lyrics and an amazing video. Plastic people cannot fathom this level of artistry; those who follow the disney-pop formula cannot fathom the depths of integrity in her songs. What you (or, as most ppl comment: Americans) consider pop music is nothing but a marketing device. THIS, however, is MUSIC.

[@Artchismo]

I love how layered this woman's music is! There is always something new to be discovered with each listen.

[@RandiRooBoo]

Y'all better believe this was my myspace song for months!!

[@deva5uk]

She has meaning in her lyrics , soul in her music , Some people just can't understand em rather say ' she is hot' She didn't blabber like pitbul to fill up the music with city names , or use the words fuck , big butt , for every single line of the lyrics ! A decent singer from rich culture ! #respect #mia

[@zashiworld]

best comment

[@dalmanation]

pity the song is shit

[@celticale4958]

+Deva Uk shee waas born there and her father died for cause... please dont compare her to crap like that.

[@zashiworld]

Anton Chigurh i hope to god you are being sarcastic. i cant see the comment you're replying to

[@cesarstudioc]

+Deva Uk hahahah yeah.... Pitbull does say the words big butt and fuck all the time... hahaha. I hate that dude.

[@UziBoa]

Can’t stop loving this tune ❤

[@mareanya]

She is awesome! Everything about her, especially her music.

[@kuanyin3115]

I couldn't agree more with you ...

[@КсенияЗозуля-н1щ]

Melanie 's fan)

[@okok8663]

Charisma C. I know right, she's perfect

[@michealroebuck683]

I agree!

[@nikolaia7893]

No one could ever do Sunshowers justice like M.I.A. She brings it to a generation with the finest flare. Love it.

[@omarfox3712]

You need to check out ghost showers by ghostface killer of the wu-tang clan then

[@kubikso]

Still banging in 2017 M.I.A most original artist i ever seen i think

[@JordiVanderwaal]

This was such a cute song, brings so many memories from when life was simpler (I was just a teen then lol).

[@popcultureheart5116]

M.I.A. warned us as kids and many of us were just not listening...

[@readyfxrtheweekendx]

about... what exactly?

[@MsDonttrythisathome]

Girls who are powerful, non-sexualized, having fun, innocent even. Imagine that. Thank you MIA!

[@0ViciousV0]

They're literally in a war camp

[@marmndc]

shut up.

[@CarolineMartin]

@@0ViciousV0 so what

[@prakharjain3160]

innocent? lmao

[@0ViciousV0]

@@CarolineMartin I was pretty much agreeing with OC

[@minamu8]

M.I.A. is probably the best artist alive today because she is so unique, and what do you know? Actually has talent.

[@alanronaldo3870]

many of dont understand the theme its of struggle of tamilians in srilanka

[@furugon]

I just rewatched MATANGI MAYA MIA for the third time and had to come back on youtube MIA marathon. This song changed my whole life with music forever.

[@chuk209]

Damn it’s been 15 years and still listening to M.I.A

[@overfoxed]

why is every MIA track great?

[@navajoauckland6003]

I'm still addicted to his song . Native and savage

[@almaskhateeb771]

Like PLO, I don't surrender!

[@MagdasGascar]

Based. This part made israel spew crap about her

[@iDzineit85]

Brings back soooooo many memories! She was definitely ahead of her time. We don't deserve her!

[@garibaldigang8393]

there has has never been anyone else quite like M.I.A. legend forever

[@naturallyaplatinumblonde2772]

Underrated Artist Singer songwriter 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@georgyfontaine28]

Some of her beats like this one are HOT man! It makes me wan't to grind up all over the dance floor

[@taylerdavis9823]

She paved a way for a lot of artist today !

[@tompaulcampbell]

Like who? I only hear crap rap these days, nothing anywhere near this quality!

[@shilohdiedlitt]

@@tompaulcampbellRosalia cites M.I.A as an influence, Rihanna in Rudeboy

[@SerialGothQueens]

The first time I saw this was in either 2005/2006 on the show Video Music Box here on NYC public TV/public access. It drew me right in. I ran out and bought "Arular" the next day, and it did not disappoint. I was so happy to discover a great new female artist, and I've been a fan ever since. MIA is a compelling artist who takes expression through art to the next level.

[@chrisricketson2674]

"The video, frequently cited by M.I.A. as her favorite ever made, faced censorship controversies on TV and Radio, and was banned from MTV after a refusal by the songwriter to censor some of the song's lyrics or run a disclaimer disavowing them." -Wikipedia

[@randomuser1312]

Awesome! "Like PLO, I don't surrend-oh!"

[@immortalwarbird861]

Even recently unclassified items in wickedopoedia Are false

[@ragabashmoon1551]

Seems like this is the censored version.... :(

[@randomuser1312]

"Like PLO I don't surrender!"

[@venusurbina666]

This video is just gorgeous

[@russiaymexicoasphalt916]

Greetings from Mexico! 🇲🇽❤️ I love MIA

[@niecytheboss]

I can't believe its been almost 7 years since I first heard this song D: time is flying. I'm glad she's still making songs :D -M.I.A fans thumbs up to you!!!!

[@lulairenoroub3869]

Lily Alan star power, with the edge and perspective to back it up with serious artistry

[@yomama12546]

“Lily Alan”

[@patrickesteban9581]

Mia, a real queen!

[@desertmirage99]

this song is so beautiful...it never gets old no matter how many times I hear it. A truly original artist. :)

[@りょう-x5y6n]

I've been seeking this song for loooooong loooooong years.. and I finally found this !!!! Now I knew that she sung this song. this song was hers! I'm so so happy😭😭

[@Malik_Hoff]

The classic song inspired by another classic song. Thank you M.i.A.

[@RenTe-pc1eb]

Stil love this song! And never surrender!

[@valeriopalmerini5806]

this song is actually SO good

[@erica0006]

Stopping by to listen to M I A music. I watched her interviews. Her words have power.

[@kittysable2750]

M.I.A. Is such an amazing artist. Her music is not like most songs of this generation. All of her songs have some meaning behind it.

[@chicanasanchez4585]

Love this song ❤❤❤❤

[@donahhunter4301]

She's different. You have to dissect what she's saying. Sampled beat and chorus from Dr. Buzzards Savannah Band under the same title song called Sunshower. Interesting. I like her.

[@MrTiredBro]

+Donah Hunter Oh wow, no idea it was sampled from another song! Thanks for the lead.

[@TeeMakesBeatz]

The beat is not sampled. This is a completely different instrumental, but yeah the chorus is a remake

[@robertberardi1598]

Yessir, written by Kid Creole.

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

The incomparable M.I.A!

[@84times]

You changed my life when I was probably 16 ish, am a 80's born from India. You were featured for this album, cultural section, Time Magazine. Thank G strrr

[@nikeitareid8271]

I remember hearing this song with my best friend for the 1st time in High School maybe 2005 and we immediately loved the beat and always had it on repeat. Little did I know in 2021 at 30 years old I still love the song and best as I did at 14/15

[@jasoncirullo859]

I am in mad love with this women no make up needed she is beatiful with out it

[@MrBenito821]

It's probably the quality of your phone :D

[@juli9228]

Man... The production is dope... This is.... Gold. Wow.

[@SkyeID]

I usually dislike rap, but this song is an exception. M.I.A. is awesome, and it's crazy that it took so long for people in the U.S. to start talking about her!

[@anniearmin3003]

+Skye ID I ullsay don't like rap but exputed M.I.A and fregie this sing really cute

[@saakshishetty7786]

Same.

[@tompaulcampbell]

Yes, compared today's crap rap, this is awesome!

[@breath888]

You'll never find good rap if you rely on mainstream media/radio to hand it to you. For every artist you know, there's a ton you don't. You have to dig. Peace

[@belletaunde102]

​@@tompaulcampbellyou wouldn't know what good rap there is because you have your head stuck in the same places.

[@mylinm44]

I hope she's very proud of this song and video

[@7WordsET]

Thank you MIA for flipping me off last Sunday =) I now know who you are and love your music, and your cause is respectable. Your also the cutest damn girl on the planet!!! I love your voice!!! Keep up the great work.

[@rsps16]

Anyone in 2024??

[@fernandovieiradasilva1147]

Here we are!!! AWESOME song... Maya is always GOOD!!

[@thesweetyshow7669]

Here I am

[@zol759]

Hi :)

[@rikinhouston]

Came from a favorite in 2003

[@gabrielaines8111]

Yup! She's an all time favourite.

[@pranay8p]

Beautiful creativity of music .. the one and only M.I.A ❤️

[@tritone3284]

This girl is a genius!

[@silversmith8]

I'm gonna say that again: I love her, I love her, I love her!

[@suchig2698]

Say everything is taken from you - home, land what can YOU do. But MIA rose to fame, she is famous

[@Ghakimx]

Dude's iPod played this song 231 times, lmao.

[@styrofoampony]

i hav endless respect for MIA shes the best artist we got right now by far

[@salseibohne]

The hook still gives me chills... so dope!

[@chillybacha8007]

Absolutely beautiful, i'm sad I found this so late... Thank you, thank you

[@dayfeeymaas6957]

I always knew of you but never knew YOU. 14 year old me could have been braver THANK YOU MIA I WILL BE MORE BRAVE NOW

[@mggentry]

The flow at 2:14 is sick

[@jedste]

I love MIA's music!

[@ItsSamYam]

I love M.I.A

[@harshinidemel7863]

Wow guys fun fact she says Colombo in the song it’s a city in Sri Lanka she is born here she says third world country wow I live in Sri Lanka it’s so nice to see other people who like her

[@martinlampert460]

Ya ya hey, ya ya heeeeeeey, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhhhhh (to infinity & eternity, loud and from the heart)

[@ThisIsMathu]

Proud to be tamil!

[@kakkabisha]

+RandomFPS search it up

[@jonnyjuan5757]

+MathuMJ97 Rattlehead tamill

[@KrisVesel]

+MathuMJ97 Rattlehead What did you do to be born Tamil? I thought so.

[@rajenderrajender1360]

Mathu Varatharajah எம் தமிழா

[@mhorset]

what is the meaning of TAMIL? thanks!

[@bartofilms]

This is a favorite. Great electronic mix going on. Reminds me to check for new MIA music.

[@panzi45]

Classic and still ahead of time! This video needs a reupload in better quality!

[@AfterPartyAlex]

I'm 52 and heard a lot of music and M.I.A.'s sound is COMPLETELY ORIGINAL

[@tonytony5663]

2021 and this is still hot !

[@avilesandres]

This song makes me ganna plant and grow a Mango Tree 🥭🥭

[@michellepatriciafarrell8683]

Even my kid's know this rhyme and song!! We love it!LOL ❤❤🇨🇦❤❤

[@Blady99]

Just bought this LP ❤️ (in 2019)

[@jakobhopfer1997]

I love this so much. I miss the 00s when she was a moment. That NYT hit piece was such bullshit.

[@Akiithebest]

badass. artistic. love her lyrics. unique

[@tanidancer5628]

i dont surrender

[@drumwithmatt]

She’s the Björk of the global south

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

Bjork loves MIA ❤

[@TheCourtt0]

This is the 8th straight time I've listened. I need to pull myself away. This is eargasm.

[@themajesticpandal9274]

the chorus are sung by this band Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band - Sunshowers

[@TheCouncilEstate]

This is so weak compared to the original. Way to butcher a timeless tune. Do yourself a favor and check out Dr. Buzzard's original.

[@hectorosbert]

TheCouncilEstate I guess the concept of sampling escapes you. Not all music is made solely to please you.

[@shanebruegger1211]

TheCouncilEstate Sun Showers don't mean what they mean in the original song.

[@TeeMakesBeatz]

@@TheCouncilEstate No way.. Both songs are cold af

[@lightbringer4130]

arguable the best artist ever

[@1minnows]

Too bad she isn't better known in the U.S.

[@codestamper6526]

lol cyrus viurus

[@1minnows]

This is the best you have to offer.

[@coldebleus]

nobody fucking cares about the US

[@1minnows]

Šøñÿœñdörkš 7 Except all the illegal immigrants who want to come here.

[@coldebleus]

Because they obviously haven't been Informed about the shitty stuffs that's going on here! Land of opportunity my ass!

[@DarthVaidan]

This song used to make me cry when i was going through a bad breakup. I always liked the melody

[@YasminYoruba]

The best!

[@duerandaggi]

Yes, there is still ART in today's music and videos, thank God.

[@somethingoriginal1707]

Rudy's favorite song

[@youtubero816]

Lovely song!!!! All ways makes me happy

[@crazycutz8072]

wow.. in 2017 this sounds like 2020 :) still great.