M.I.A. & Action Bronson Lead Lineup For Melbourne’s Fresh New Year’s Festival ‘The First NYD’
The full lineup for the new “electronic, hip hop, house and techno” festival is here.
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Top 10 Music Films & Events At Revelation Perth Film Festival 2018
Revelation Perth Film Festival is a music lover’s paradise
M.I.A. Drags Diplo In Lengthy Insty Post, Accuses Him Of “Distorting History”
“It’s important you don’t see me as a Iil thing Diplo discovered because I’m a brown woman.”
M.I.A. And Zayn Malik Have Collaborated On A Song Via WhatsApp
It’s how the kids do it these days
Hear M.I.A.’s Massive New Skrillex Collab, ‘Go Off’
And it does just that.
M.I.A. Says Next Album Will Be Her Last As She’s Dropped From UK Festival
“I wanna go and do some other stuff and take some time out.”
Genre-Smashing M.I.A. Samples ‘The Lion King’ On New Song
The Lion King Theme as you have never heard it. M.I.A. returns with a refreshed political agenda and two stand-out tracks.
M.I.A. Takes On The Boat People Crisis In New Track And Video ‘Borders’
M.I.A. is calling for compassion.
That’s Beef: 11 Of The Lamest Feuds In Music
In what we, for all intents and purposes, will refer to as “the real world,” disputes and arguments start for all manner of reasons. Some are silly, trivial, and quickly resolved, while others are deep-rooted, mean-spirited, and can quickly turn into a longstanding rivalry or animosity between parties. In the music world, things are similar,
M.I.A. And Janelle Monáe Perform As Holograms At Each Other’s Shows
Thanks to some rather impressive technology, UK rapper M.I.A. and R&B singer Janelle Monáe have managed to perform virtual duets, appearing as holograms at each other’s shows on either side of the United States on the very same night. Appearing at the launch of the new Audi A3, Monáe performed at Quixote Studios in Los
NFL Seeking An Additional $15.1 Million For M.I.A’s Super Bowl Bird Flip
The National Football League have been pursuing a $1.5 million fine from British rapper M.I.A. since she gave the camera the middle finger during her 2012 Super Bowl Halftime performance, but it’s now been revealed that the NFL is seeking an extra $15.1 million in “restitution”. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the original $1.5 million
M.I.A. Now Hiring After Roc Nation Split
UK rapper and vocal social-change proponent M.I.A. has announced her departure from Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation management company, following-up the sudden announcement with an appeal to her Twitter followers to send in their CVs, saying she is looking to hire “young people” for her staff. Taking to Twitter on 31st December, M.I.A., real name Maya Arulpragasam,
M.I.A. Documentary ‘Definitely Happening’ Says Director
Steve Loveridge, the director of a documentary about UK rapper M.I.A. has confirmed the troubled project will “definitely happen,” according to a new interview with NME. Loveridge had reportedly walked out on the project earlier this year. Loveridge previously leaked a trailer for the long-awaited project online (see below) before publishing a message on his
M.I.A. Releases Neon-Lit Music Video for ‘Y.A.L.A.’
Following the release of her fourth studio album Matangi earlier this month, English-Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A (Mathangi Arulpragasam) has released the music video for Y.A.L.A., the album’s fourth single. The video’s flashes of neon colour work off a colourless background as M.I.A. raps over the top. Watch the whole thing below, but keep in mind
Julian Assange Calls M.I.A. ‘The World’s Finest Megaphone For Truth’
British rapper M.I.A. and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange‘s mutual appreciation fest is set to continue, with Assange describing the Matangi performer as “the world’s finest megaphone for the truth” in a new interview. The 42-year-old spokesman for WikiLeaks has shown plenty of support for the singer in the past, opening her New York City show
Review: M.I.A. – Matangi
The most miraculous thing about British rapper M.I.A.‘s fourth full-length album, Matangi, is that it’s with us at all. The latest studio offering from the controversial superstar was originally slated for release almost a year ago, but was deemed “too positive” by her record label and was pushed back twice before the 39-year-old performer took
M.I.A. Claims Super Bowl Middle Finger Was Gesture To Hindu Goddess Matangi
M.I.A. simultaneously won fans and offended people everywhere when she gave the finger during her Super Bowl halftime performance in 2012 – now she’s saying it was a tribute to the Hindu goddess Matangi, which coincidentally is the name of her latest album. The NFL attempted to slap the English rapper with a $1.5 million
Julian Assange Opens M.I.A.’s NYC Show
Ever the rebel, UK artist M.I.A. got some radical help in opening her performance at New York City’s Terminal 5, employing wanted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as a guest speaker. Assange appeared on screen via Skype, much to the surprise and awe of the crowd. Assange and M.I.A. are no strangers to each other, Assange
