"Steppin Up" is a song by British recording artist M.I.A. from her third studio album, ''

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'' (2010). The track was written by Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam,

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and

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, and produced by Rusko. The song was self-released worldwide as a digital download, under license to

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and

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, on 16 June 2010, as the third single from the album. A different version of the song later appeared on the ''

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'' mixtape under a slightly altered title. The song was performed during the

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in 2010 and 2011. No music video has been made for the single. The track received mixed to positive reviews from music critics.

Track listing

;Digital download # "Steppin Up" – 4:01 ;12" vinyl single :A. "Steppin Up" :B. "Meds and Feds"

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Release history

References

{{M.I.A. 2010 singles 2010 songs Electronic songs M.I.A. (rapper) songs Songs written by M.I.A. (rapper) XL Recordings singles Songs written by Switch (house DJ)