Watch M.I.A. Discuss Politics, Perform “Y.A.L.A.” and “Come Walk With Me” on Colbert

November 21st, 2013

Nina Corcoran

Last night, M.I.A. went on The Colbert Report to perform music off of her new album, Matangi, as well as be interviewed by Colbert. The two discussed political messages in her music (she cites Bob Dylan and Public Enemy as inspiration), her views of America (“In my mind, there’s no countries. We’re all one,” she said. “We all live on this planet.”), why she doesn’t watch TV (sorry, Colbert), and how to pronounce her name (“Most women fake the Arulpragasam,” Stephen joked).

For her performance of “Y.A.L.A.,” the screen was tinted the same red and turquoise shades found on her album cover. “Come Walk With Me” was also performed as part of a web exclusive for the show.

Watch M.I.A. talk with Colbert and perform both songs below: