Tag: M.I.A.
M.I.A. Offers A Touch of Severance For “Popular” Video
As predicted, M.I.A. was never really going to make 2016’s AIM her “last” album. And it’s good to be vindicated about that because the world [Read More…]
M.I.A. Comin’ Back With P.O.W.A., P.O.W.A.
Though M.I.A. only recently released her auditory masterpiece, AIM, whereupon she then swore off making music, the rapper/unofficial refugee spokesperson couldn’t seem to resist dropping [Read More…]
The Halftime Show Ended After 2012
The last time the Super Bowl was truly memorable for its halftime show–apart from the brief moment Beyonce allowed Michelle and Kelly to take the [Read More…]
The Albums That Brought A Sparkle of Hope to 2016
Politically and personally, 2016 was unkind to most. But in between the sucker punches and the disenchantment, there was the music that got us through [Read More…]
M.I.A. Takes Her Usual Human Rights AIM on “Final” Album
The storied history behind the release of what M.I.A. is now deeming her “final” album (but we all know how that tends to go, especially [Read More…]
A Clockwork Orange & Battleship Potemkin Tinge Jamie xx’s “Gosh” Video
The increased international cachet of Athens-born Romain Gavras, renown for his direction of M.I.A.’s “Born Free” video, only grows larger with the visuals for Jamie [Read More…]
Only M.I.A. Could Turn A Corporate Collaboration Into A Cause
In honor of World Recycle Week (April is no longer just about Earth Day anymore when it comes to “green” endeavors), M.I.A.’s surprising collaboration with H&M has [Read More…]
M.I.A. Infuses Self-Directed “Borders” Video With Powerful Meaning
M.I.A. is, at this point, well-known for making poignant and, therefore, controversial statements. The latest video for a single called “Borders” from her highly anticipated [Read More…]
M.I.A. & Diplo: An Adversarial Romance
In an age where women are increasingly the more successful breadwinners in the relationship–particularly in the entertainment business–men seem to have a difficult time accepting [Read More…]
The Many Ways in Which Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl Performance Can’t Be Surpassed
There have been numerous memorable moments in the annals of Super Bowl Halftime Show history. From “Walk This Way” performed by Aerosmith, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, [Read More…]
