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MIA has claimed that the delay on her forthcoming album MATA is down to verses she's waiting for from rappers Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat.

[Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) MATA will be the artists first release for 6 years; her last album AIM was released in 2016. MIA shared the news of the forthcoming release in November last year. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Then a Nicki one… Then a…. “If Mata isn’t out [September] I will leak it myself.” By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our I had to wait two years for a Doja Cat verse…. Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism “Coming soon I promise. [Nicki Minaj](/topic/nicki-minaj) and [Doja Cat](/topic/doja-cat).

Now here we are on the last day of August, more than three months since the initial announcement, and MATA still doesn't have an official release date.

She’s since released “ [Popular](https://www.stereogum.com/2196102/m-i-a-popular/music/)” and [teased](https://www.stereogum.com/2196574/new-m-i-a-song-previewed-on-netflixs-never-have-i-ever/music/) “Stand Up” on Netflix’s Never Have I Ever. [On her Instagram story](https://www.instagram.com/stories/miamatangi/2916523123076587518/), M.I.A. [The One](https://www.stereogum.com/2188004/mia-the-one-mata/music/)” in May. M.I.A. has posted a message indicating that MATA is “coming soon.” She says the album was delayed while she waited for guest verses from Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj, two of the most surefire hit-makers on the pop-rap borderline, implying that they’re both on the album and that there are other planned guests who may or may not have come through.

M.I.A. has teased that Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj might appear on her forthcoming album MATA, and has also said she'll "leak it myself" if it's not out in ...

[preview of another new M.I.A. then a Nicki one.... then a.... [Popular](https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/m-i-a-delivers-new-single-popular)" earlier this month, which is expected to appear on her first album in six years, MATA, alongside May's " [The One](https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/m.i.a.-returns-with-new-single-the-one-confirms-first-album-in-6-years-mata)", M.I.A. M.I.A. M.I.A also teased the possibility of collaborations with Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj on the album. I had to wait two years for a Doja Cat verse.... If MATA isn't out Sept I will leak it myself." M.I.A wrote on her Instagram Story, "Coming soon I promise.

M.I.A. has threatened to leak her collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat, which are presumably included on her forthcoming Mata album.

Other than that, she’s been getting online attention for her spat with Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp and shaving her head (and eyebrows). On Sunday (August 28), Nicki co-hosted the She’s released two singles from the project — “One” and “Popular” — but has yet to confirm an official release date. The Sri Lankan artist headed to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday (August 30) and let her one million followers know why there’s been such a long delay for the follow-up to 2016’s AIM. didn’t provide any more details involving the Nicki and Doja Cat records, but the two rap stars have been busy. “I had to wait two years for a Doja Cat verse…

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In 2020 she featured on [Travis Scott](http://www.thefader.com/artist/travis-scott)'s " [Franchise](https://www.thefader.com/2020/09/25/travis-scott-young-thug-mia-franchise)" with [Young Thug](http://www.thefader.com/artist/young-thug). May saw the release of the song " [The One](https://www.thefader.com/2022/05/26/mia-the-one-mata)," her first track since releasing " [Babylon](https://www.thefader.com/2021/11/12/mia-shares-new-track-babylon-with-video)" as an NFT in 2021. [M.I.A.](http://www.thefader.com/artist/mia)'s sixth studio album MATA is on the way, but the project doesn't yet have an official release date or tracklist. [Popular,](https://www.thefader.com/2022/08/12/mia-popular-video)" the first single from MATA, was released on August 12 along with a music video. may have revealed some big clues with an Instagram post shared on Tuesday (August 30). THEN A ....

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