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Wikipedia article"'Tell Me Why'" is a song by British recording artist M.I.A. from her third studio album, 'Maya' (2010). It was written by Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam, and Diplo, and production was handled by the latter. The song was recorded at Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica, California on Diplo's birthday in 2009. The producer admitted that "Tell Me Why" is his favorite song on the album, likening the track's sound to Wall of Sound and Motown. The song incorporates elements of Sarah Lancaster's "The Last Words of Copernicus" as performed by the Alabama Sacred Harp Singers. It was released worldwide as a digital download, under license to XL Recordings and N.E.E.T. Recordings, on 6 July 2010, as the fifth single from the album. No music video was made for the single, and M.I.A. has never performed it live. Critical receptionThe track was met with mixed reviews from music critics. While some called it an "absolute beauty" with a "super slick" production, others were very critical towards the use of Auto-Tune. 'Rap-Up' and AllMusic picked the song as one of their highlights on the album. Track listing;Digital download # "Tell Me Why" 4:10 Release historyReferencesCategory:2010 singles Category:2010 songs Category:British electronic songs Category:M.I.A. (rapper) songs Category:Songs written by M.I.A. (rapper) Category:XL Recordings singles Category:N.E.E.T. Recordings singles Category:Songs written by Diplo | |
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