29 August 2007

Mathangi Arulpragasam


M.I.A. - KALA
With production by Diplo, Switch, Blaqstarr and Timbaland, and also a much wider scope of style, M.I.A.'s second album easily outdoes her first. She covers the neo-disco number "Jimmy" from the '80s Bollywood film "Disco Dancer," showing us that she can really sing if she wants to. She turns the mic over to the children on "Mango Pickle Down River," which features guest vocals by the Wilcannia Mob, an Aboriginal kids' hip-hop group. And, on "Paper Planes," this week's featured track and quickly becoming a fan favorite, she samples the Clash and uses machine guns for percussion, yay! Take a trip with M.I.A.'s Paper Planes, then buy the CD for $11.99 or if you prefer get the super cool vinyl for $15.99 and for a limited time get a FREE M.I.A. bandana with purchase of the CD or record while supplies last.



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