Kala
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Maya Arulpragasam, the British-based daughter of Sri Lankan refugees, delivered one of 2005's eye-popping debuts, Arular. For an album that proudly flaunted tin-can production, indecipherable South London slang, and lyrical nods to suicide bombers, it brought the woman who records under the name M.I.A. unexpected mainstream success--she followed its release by touring North America with Gwen Stefani and recording with Missy Elliott and Timbaland, while the single "Galang" made its way into a car commercial. Kala (the first release was named after her freedom-fighting father, this one after her mother) throws Arulpragasam's newfound pop credentials into the bustle of Bollywood rhythms, police sirens, 8-bit dancehall beats, Third World car horns, and street singers. Recorded across several continents, it presents a far more dynamic listening experience than her first album, especially with tracks like "Bamboo Banga," "Jimmy," and "Paper Planes." It's no less exhausting, though. What with the New Order sample, Timbaland cameo, and gunshot sound effects, there isn't a moment when it doesn't feel like you've unintentionally invited an entire carnival into your home. --Aidin Vaziri
Album Description:
THIS CD FEATURES A FREE RINGTONE AND MOBILE PHONE WALLPAPER(see insert for details)
M.I.A. is hailed as one of the most freshly creative artists to hit thescene, paving the way for fierce and adventurous females to break the mold.With KALA, she pulls even more globe-trekking, and genre bending into hermusical mix.
Recorded in India, Trinidad, Australia, London, New York and Baltimore,M.I.A. has crafted an international sound that is as excitinglyundefineable as it is infectious.
The first single from KALA, "Boyz" was just listed at #1 Rolling Stone'sHot List, and #1 song of the Month in Blender magazine!
"Electrifying" - The New York Times
Album Description:
M.I.A. is UK singer/rapper Maya Arulpragasam. Her 2005 debut album Arular unleashed her devastating dislocated beats, pounding basslines and chant-along vocals. M.I.A.'s unparalleled mongrel mix of hip-hop, ragga, dancehall, electro and punk saw Arular garner praise from far and wide,including being short listed for the Mercury Music Prize. In the USA M.I.A. signed with Interscope and hit the road opening for Gwen Stefani.M.I.A. is now set to release her second studio album, Kala. Amazing talent join forces with her on the new album, including Diplo, Timbaland, DJ Blaqstarr, Three 6 Mafia and producer, Switch.
Album Details:
2007 Follow Up Album to "Arular" was Recorded in Several Countries with Producers that Include M.i.a., Switch, Diplo and Timbaland and Three Six Mafia on Two Songs for her Next Album. Three Tracks, "xr2" and the Album Skit "20 Dollar" (Which the Fans Titled "Talk About Moi") and "Bird Flu" Premiered on her Myspace and Fan Forum Site. Includes Contributions from Blaqstarr, Diplo and Timbaland.
Maya Arulpragasam, the British-based daughter of Sri Lankan refugees, delivered one of 2005's eye-popping debuts, Arular. For an album that proudly flaunted tin-can production, indecipherable South London slang, and lyrical nods to suicide bombers, it brought the woman who records under the name M.I.A. unexpected mainstream success--she followed its release by touring North America with Gwen Stefani and recording with Missy Elliott and Timbaland, while the single "Galang" made its way into a car commercial. Kala (the first release was named after her freedom-fighting father, this one after her mother) throws Arulpragasam's newfound pop credentials into the bustle of Bollywood rhythms, police sirens, 8-bit dancehall beats, Third World car horns, and street singers. Recorded across several continents, it presents a far more dynamic listening experience than her first album, especially with tracks like "Bamboo Banga," "Jimmy," and "Paper Planes." It's no less exhausting, though. What with the New Order sample, Timbaland cameo, and gunshot sound effects, there isn't a moment when it doesn't feel like you've unintentionally invited an entire carnival into your home. --Aidin Vaziri
Album Description:
THIS CD FEATURES A FREE RINGTONE AND MOBILE PHONE WALLPAPER(see insert for details)
M.I.A. is hailed as one of the most freshly creative artists to hit thescene, paving the way for fierce and adventurous females to break the mold.With KALA, she pulls even more globe-trekking, and genre bending into hermusical mix.
Recorded in India, Trinidad, Australia, London, New York and Baltimore,M.I.A. has crafted an international sound that is as excitinglyundefineable as it is infectious.
The first single from KALA, "Boyz" was just listed at #1 Rolling Stone'sHot List, and #1 song of the Month in Blender magazine!
"Electrifying" - The New York Times
Album Description:
M.I.A. is UK singer/rapper Maya Arulpragasam. Her 2005 debut album Arular unleashed her devastating dislocated beats, pounding basslines and chant-along vocals. M.I.A.'s unparalleled mongrel mix of hip-hop, ragga, dancehall, electro and punk saw Arular garner praise from far and wide,including being short listed for the Mercury Music Prize. In the USA M.I.A. signed with Interscope and hit the road opening for Gwen Stefani.M.I.A. is now set to release her second studio album, Kala. Amazing talent join forces with her on the new album, including Diplo, Timbaland, DJ Blaqstarr, Three 6 Mafia and producer, Switch.
Album Details:
2007 Follow Up Album to "Arular" was Recorded in Several Countries with Producers that Include M.i.a., Switch, Diplo and Timbaland and Three Six Mafia on Two Songs for her Next Album. Three Tracks, "xr2" and the Album Skit "20 Dollar" (Which the Fans Titled "Talk About Moi") and "Bird Flu" Premiered on her Myspace and Fan Forum Site. Includes Contributions from Blaqstarr, Diplo and Timbaland.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - One of the most fun albums of the year
After being bombarded with "Paper Planes" on a seemingly nonstop basis this was the LAST album I thought I'd enjoy. A friend of mine told me to give it a chance. I am glad I did. There's a lot of fun to be had with this one. Very rough, very eclectic and did I mention fun? But beware, some of these songs will get trapped in your noggin.
Pomme
Rating: 
- Catchy.
M.I.A.'s music is very catchy and I love her quirky, not-too-political lyrics.I especially like the first track (Bamboo Banga) and the last track (Come Around, featuring Timbaland).Although I liked the Arular album a bit more than Kala, this album still hasn't left my CD player since I bought it!
Rating: - Representin' the World Town
Before "The Pinepple Expess" made a success of "Paper Planes," Kala had turned the curious ear of many music fans.Superficially, it presents itself as a head-bobbing hip-hop album that could serve as the cacophonous soundtrack to a jammed block party.However, peeling back this immediate layer reveals socially conscious lyrics layered upon an intricate tapestry of sound."Kala" features recombined snippets of Eastern folk music alongside old-school Afrikaa Bambataa-style proto-hip-hop.The resulting ... Read More
Rating: - Great variety of songs
Such a diverse collection of songs on this album. Many different sounds and effects. Some songs obviously stand out compared to others but overall a crazy, nonstop CD.
Rating: 
- this chick can't carry a tune
MIA cannot carry a tune! she is off key, her voice is nothing special, and i want to fork my eardrums everytime paper planes comes on!
- One of the most fun albums of the yearAfter being bombarded with "Paper Planes" on a seemingly nonstop basis this was the LAST album I thought I'd enjoy. A friend of mine told me to give it a chance. I am glad I did. There's a lot of fun to be had with this one. Very rough, very eclectic and did I mention fun? But beware, some of these songs will get trapped in your noggin.
Pomme
- Catchy.M.I.A.'s music is very catchy and I love her quirky, not-too-political lyrics.I especially like the first track (Bamboo Banga) and the last track (Come Around, featuring Timbaland).Although I liked the Arular album a bit more than Kala, this album still hasn't left my CD player since I bought it!
- Representin' the World TownBefore "The Pinepple Expess" made a success of "Paper Planes," Kala had turned the curious ear of many music fans.Superficially, it presents itself as a head-bobbing hip-hop album that could serve as the cacophonous soundtrack to a jammed block party.However, peeling back this immediate layer reveals socially conscious lyrics layered upon an intricate tapestry of sound."Kala" features recombined snippets of Eastern folk music alongside old-school Afrikaa Bambataa-style proto-hip-hop.The resulting ... Read More
- Great variety of songsSuch a diverse collection of songs on this album. Many different sounds and effects. Some songs obviously stand out compared to others but overall a crazy, nonstop CD.
- this chick can't carry a tuneMIA cannot carry a tune! she is off key, her voice is nothing special, and i want to fork my eardrums everytime paper planes comes on!
