The raw, maximalist dance-pop of "It Takes a Muscle" saw M.I.A. continuing her experimental streak, offering a stark contrast to the more hip-hop-oriented singles from her previous album.
- "It Takes a Muscle" was released as a single on XL Recordings in 2010.
- The track features M.I.A.'s signature blend of urgent vocals and abrasive electronic production.
- It was not included on her 2010 album /\/\/\/\/\Y/\.
M.I.A. is a Sri Lankan-British artist known for her politically charged, genre-bending music that blends hip-hop, dancehall, and electronic influences. By 2010, she had already achieved international recognition with her Grammy-nominated debut album Arular and the commercially successful Kala.
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