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Kala is the second studio album by British recording artist M.I.A. It was released on 8 August 2007 through XL Recordings.M.I.A. named the album after her mother and has stated that her mother's struggles in life are a major theme of the album.
A comprehensive list of the British rapper and singer M.I.A.'s albums, singles, mixtapes and music videos. Learn about her career, genres, collaborations and achievements from 2004 to 2023.
Learn about the origin, production, reception and controversy of "Paper Planes", a song by British artist M.I.A. from her album Kala. The song samples the Clash's "Straight to Hell" and satirises American views of immigrants from war-torn countries.
Piracy Funds Terrorism Volume 1, usually referred to simply as Piracy Funds Terrorism, is a mixtape produced by British recording artist M.I.A. and American DJ Diplo featuring vocal tracks intended for M.I.A.'s debut album Arular mashed up with samples of other recordings.
Maya is a 2010 album by British singer-songwriter M.I.A., featuring avant-pop, hip hop, dance and industrial music. The album explores themes of information politics, digital culture and Sri Lanka, and includes the controversial single "Born Free".
M.I.A., Arthur Magazine (May 2005) Before the album's release, M.I.A. said that audiences found it hard to dance to political songs. This made her keen to produce music that sounded like pop but addressed important issues. "Sunshowers", with its lyrical references to snipers, murder and the PLO, was written in response to the Tamil Tigers being considered terrorists in some quarters. She said ...
A dance song by M.I.A. from her album Kala, featuring soca, Tamil and electronic influences. The song mocks and praises men for various traits and was a chart success in 2007.
Jimmy is a song by British artist M.I.A. from her album Kala, based on a Bollywood track from 1982. The song was a hit in Japan and the UK, and received positive reviews for its 1970s style and lyrics.