The 45 Greatest Songs of All Time That Sparked A Cultural Reset
Paper Planes, M.I.A., 2008, Alternative hip-hop
British rapper and singer M.I.A. is known for creating songs that touch on political and social issues, particularly about immigration, warfare, and identity in a globalized world. Her 2008 hit “Paper Planes” was no different, and it immediately received widespread acclaim for its creative combination of unconventional subject matter and music style.
The song was M.I.A.’s biggest success. It reached number four on the Billboard charts, sold over four million copies, and achieved certified multi-platinum in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and gold in New Zealand. M.I.A. shared her hopeful feeling after seeing her masterpiece next to Katy Perry and the Jonas Brothers.
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