The One (M.I.A. song) explained

The One
Type:	single
Cover:	M.I.A. - The One (official single cover).png
Artist:	M.I.A.
Album:	Mata
Genre:	Trap^[1]
Length:	2:25
Producer:	T-Minus Rex Kudo Charlie Handsome Heavy Mellow
Prev Title:	CTRL
Prev Year:	2020
Next Title:	Popular
Next Year:	2022

"The One" (also titled "The 1") is a song by British rapper M.I.A. It was released on 26 May 2022, and is the lead single from her sixth studio album Mata.^[2]

Background

Prior to the release of "The One", M.I.A. performed the song at Just Like Heaven festival on 21 May 2022 along with another MATA track "Marigold". She told Zane Lowe of Apple Music 1 in a live radio interview that the song "is just about sticking to what you are and the truth. I think, at the end of the day, that is also what this record is about to me, is still trying to find truth."^[3]

Charts

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Peak position
UK Asian Music Chart (Official Charts Company)^[4]	7

Notes and References

1. Web site: M.I.A. Returns with "The One," Confirms New Album MATA . Jade Gomez . . 26 May 2022 . 26 May 2022.
2. Web site: 2022-05-26 . M.I.A. Reveals New Album Title, Shares New Song "The One" . 26 May 2022 . . Allison Hussey . Matthew Strauss . en-US.
3. Web site: Sacher . Andrew . M.I.A. announces new album 'MATA,' shares new song "The One" . 2022-05-26 . BrooklynVegan.
4. Web site: Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company . www.officialcharts.com . 12 September 2016.