| "O...Saya" | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Song by A.R. Rahman and M.I.A. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Released | November 24, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded | 2008 Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai, India |
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| Genre | Electronica, world music / soundtrack | |||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 3:33 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Label | Interscope | |||||||||||||||||||
| Writer | A.R. Rahman, M.I.A. | |||||||||||||||||||
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"O…Saya" is a song from the soundtrack of the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire. The song was composed by Indian musician A. R. Rahman and British vocalist M.I.A., both of whom performed on the recording. It charted in the Billboard Hot 100 at 93,[1] the Hot Digital Songs at 63,[2] and the Canadian Hot 100 at 68.[3]
Rahman got interested in M.I.A. after listening to her debut album, and upon meeting Rahman the singer said she was a big fan of his work. Director Danny Boyle suggested M.I.A. work with A. R. Rahman on a piece for the score of the film.[4] The song was then composed through continuous e-mailing between Rahman in India and M.I.A. in England.[5]
The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards, but eventually lost to the song "Jai Ho", also from Slumdog Millionaire. M.I.A. said the nomination was an honor, stating "Maybe I can afford to book Dave Chappelle at the baby shower now."[6] At the awards ceremony, the song was performed by Rahman, surrounded by dancers and taiko drums.[7] M.I.A. was expected to perform, but could not due to just giving birth a week prior.[8]
According to the digital music sheet published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the key of B minor, with a moderately fast tempo.[9]
The song featured during the 2009 NFL Draft.
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