She's beautiful, dancing amongst flames on a desert. "My chain hits my chest when I'm bangin' on the dashboard, my chain hits my chest when I'm bangin' on the radio," her unique vocals are heard as a car drifts upon two wheels and she sits atop, casually pulling out a nail file. Her lyrics are powerful and she drips with sex appeal. Saudi Arabian women in envy inducing outfits dance around and are posted behind M.I.A. with guns in hand.

Her music video for "Bad Girls" was released in February, however recently a behind the scenes video was released on the making of the memorable video.

A majority of the short 13 minute film is spoken in French with subtitles. Regardless of feelings or lack there of for subtitles, it is a video worth watching not only for the jaw-dropping shots of the stunts that were pulled, but also to absorb the deep meaning behind the video. The cultural insight gained is eye-opening and inspiring. And watching the dance choreography that blends worldly moves with hip hop influences, will bring out the true bad girls. And will have the guys searching for them.

Drifting, donuts and skating bring out such an incredible bad-ass element, that I can honestly say I haven't seen a video quite like it. For most, drifting cars is not a new concept. But one video of a group of Saudi Arabians not only drifting cars but bringing the car up on two wheels, drifting while drinking tea and smoking hookah, inspired M.I.A. to establish her own beautiful masterpiece.

"A lot of pop artists claim to be crazy. But it's fake craze. Her, on the other hand... She's crazy. She's the only female artist with this natural panache that comes across as effortless. She invests herself in projects that no one believes in," said Roman Gavras, director of the music video. Gavras words her personality perfectly. M.I.A. has a finesse to her work that translates so naturally, not many can claim that she's doing it for attention. It is clear that what she wears, her facial expressions and her ideas are original and true to herself.

Definitely watch the behind-the-scenes video. It has a great arc, filled with memorable quotes and awesome footage.


"It will be hard to make something as grandiose as this. Next video needs to be shot on the moon...shot on the moon...with hookers." -Gavras