M.I.A. is not your typical pop star, and her debut album, Arular, shows her diversity and depth. The daughter of a Sri Lankan freedom fighter, M.I.A. addresses issues such as poverty and war refugees in her music which combines hip hop, reggae rhythms, pop, and more.
M.I.A. protege, Rye Rye, finally drops a video for her buzzing single, "Bang," which was recently featured on the "Fast & Furious" soundtrack. Her debut, Go! Pop! Bang! , is coming.
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:31:01 GMTM.I.A. makes her video director debut and guests on this Baltimore club bomber from Rye Rye . It's upbeat, lo-fi, and features people in glow-in-the-dark attire breaking down some manic Bmore moves:
Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:27:01 GMTThe BET Network crowned M.I.A. the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at their annual awards show held Sunday at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Recognizing the biggest icons in the music industry, the event also recognized Lil Wayne as her counterpart Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and dedicated much of the program to honoring Michael Jackson .
Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:59:00 GMT
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M.I.A. was born Mathangi Arulpragasam.
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