worked with a number of producers on the album, including Skrillex and long-time collaborator Diplo, and recorded tracks in various locations around the world.

[6] Tracks for the album were recorded in various locations around the world, including London, Los Angeles, Italy, Bali, Jakarta, and Saint Vincent.

Another track created for the album, "Tribe", featured rapper Juice Wrld, who died in December 2019, but it was dropped at the last minute.

[9] She worked with various producers, including Skrillex, Rex Kudo, T-Minus, and Heavy Mellow, as well as Diplo, with whom she had collaborated intermittently since 2004.

The album incorporates a range of world music styles, including moombahton on "Beep" and reggaeton on "Popular".

[20] "Beep" was released as the third single from the album on 30 September 2022; the track also featured on the soundtrack of football video game FIFA 23.

still has a remarkable gift for tapping into the emotions behind the issues" and that by "focusing on that skill makes MATA one of her most consistent albums, and not so much a safe return as a savvy one".

[1] Writing for Rolling Stone, Michelle Hyun Kim wrote that the album "reminds listeners of the novelty of [M.I.A.

"[13] Shaad D'Souza of The Guardian stated that the album "may be MIA's most contemplative record, recalling lyrical themes from every part of her career" but that it was "very clearly not an attempt to re-enter the mainstream pop world she was orbiting in the 2010s".

[23] Slant Magazine's Sam C. Mac called it an album of "exhilarating musical riches" and praised the juxtaposition of "sociopolitical commentary and personal identity".