M.I.A. has announced her seventh album, M.I.7, due out April 17 on her OhmniMusic label. The record marks a shift to gospel music, featuring the Sunday Service gospel choir and drawing from prayer, the Book of Revelation, and the Ark of the Covenant, according to a press release. Listeners can stream the new track “Everything” immediately.
M.I.A., known for her previous album Mata in 2022, described M.I.7 as a gospel project rooted in Christian themes. The press release highlights its emphasis on spiritual elements, signaling the artist's pivot toward Christianity. Though billed as seven songs, the album spans 16 tracks, including titles like “Prayer 777,” “Jesus,” “Sacred Heart,” “Money,” “Ride the Sky,” and “30 Minutes of Silence.” Several tracks incorporate trumpet elements, such as “Trumpet 1” through “Trumpet 7.”
