Teqkilla

"Teqkilla"
Single by M.I.A.
from the album Maya
Released 29 June 2010 (2010-06-29)
Format Digital download
Genre Alternative dance
Length 6:19
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
M.I.A. singles chronology
"Steppin Up"
(2010)		 "Teqkilla"
(2010)		 "Tell Me Why"
(2010)

"Teqkilla" is a song by British recording artist M.I.A. from her third studio album, Maya (2010). The track was written by Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam, Rusko, Switch, John Hill and Cherry Byron-Withers. Production of the song was handled by M.I.A., Rusko, Switch and Hill.[1]

The song references alcohol and cannabis in its lyrics.[2] M.I.A. namechecks several brands of alcohol, notably Chivas Regal, owned by Seagram, which in turn belonged to her then-fiance Benjamin Bronfman's family.[3]

The song was released worldwide as a digital download, under license to XL Recordings and N.E.E.T. Recordings, on 16 June 2010 as the fourth single from the album. The 'Lost My Fone Out wiv Nicki Minaj Remix' of the song was made available in July 2010, and features a guest verse by Nicki Minaj.[4] M.I.A. performed "Teqkilla" at the 2010 Scream Awards,[5] and during the Maya Tour in 2010 and 2011. No music video was made for the single.

Critical response

The track received mixed opinions from music critics.[6][7][8]

It has been described as "a little insubstantial"[9] and a "throwaway", and its lyrics referred to as "inane"[10] and "nonsense".[7] Some also criticized the track's running time of over 6 minutes.[8][11][12]

On the other hand, "Teqkilla" was noted for its "rousing beat" and "catchy chorus",[13] and named not only "one of the better songs from the album",[14] but also one of the 10 best M.I.A. songs ever.[15]

Track listing

Digital download[16]
  1. "Teqkilla" – 6:19

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 93
Canada (Canadian Digital Songs)[18] 65
US Dance/Electronic Digital Songs (Billboard)[19] 11

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide 29 June 2010 Digital download, streaming XL Recordings, N.E.E.T. Recordings

References

  1. ↑ Maya (deluxe edition liner notes). M.I.A. N.E.E.T Recordings. 2010. XLCD497X.
  2. ↑ Ann Powers (July 7, 2010). "Album review: M.I.A.'s MAYA album". latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ "M.I.A. – "Teqkilla" - Stereogum". www.stereogum.com. June 29, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  4. ↑ Ryan Dombal (July 6, 2010). "Nicki Minaj Jumps on M.I.A. Remix". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  5. ↑ Becky Bain (October 22, 2010). "Stare In Horror At M.I.A.'s Scream Awards Performance". www.idolator.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  6. ↑ Matthew Perpetua (July 12, 2010). "M.I.A.: / \ / \ / \ Y / \ Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Matthew Bennett. "BBC - Music - Review of M.I.A. - /\/\/\Y/\". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Album Review: /\/\ /\ Y /\ (Maya) | The Black Tongue". theblacktongue.net. July 16, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Track by Track: M.I.A.'s // / Y / - FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music.". www.factmag.com. June 23, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  10. ↑ Emily Bick (July 13, 2010). "The Quietus | Reviews | MIA". thequietus.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  11. ↑ Becky Bain (June 29, 2010). "M.I.A. Takes A Shot Of "Teqkilla" On Her Insane New Track". www.idolator.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  12. ↑ Rob Harvilla (July 13, 2010). "M.I.A. Is Mad at You". www.villagevoice.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  13. ↑ "New Music: M.I.A. – 'Teqkilla' | Rap-Up". www.rap-up.com. June 29, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  14. ↑ Bradley Stern (July 5, 2010). "Down the Drink: M.I.A. Offers Remix of "Teqkilla" featuring Nicki Minaj". www.muumuse.com. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  15. ↑ Claire Lobenfeld (November 6, 2013). "The 10 Best M.I.A. Songs - Stereogum". www.stereogum.com. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Teqkilla - Single". iTunes. June 29, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  18. ↑ "M.I.A. - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  19. ↑ "M.I.A. - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
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