Release and Live Performances
The song was premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show as the "Hottest Record in the World" on 24 April 2007. On 3 June 2007, the high quality radio edit of "Boyz" was leaked to the internet. On 10 June 2007, details of the release were published on M.I.A.'s official website. The track was released on 11 June 2007 by XL Recordings as a limited edition 12-inch maxi single and in USB key format, and as a 12 inch vinyl and enhanced EP CD single (Boyz EP) in the US via Interscope Records on 17 July 2007. The Boyz EP release includes a cappella and instrumental versions of the single, photos, remix parts, the video, and a making of the video part 1 feature. An Akon remix of "Boyz" was leaked at the time of the EP's release. The single was listed for purchase on M.I.A.'s official website music store on 10 August 2007 in physical CD-single, 12" vinyl and also limited edition 512MB USB stick/wristband (released in five different colours) format. The song was released on 18 June 2007 on iTunes and peaked at number nineteen on the UK iTunes Dance Most Downloaded Songs.
During the performance of "Boyz" during the Kala Tour and the /\/\ /\ Y /\ Tour, the songwriter brought male concertgoers onstage to dance with her.
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