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: 
- eh... Too many inert ingredients.Clip seven track to make a decent EP...
Overall, this is seriously bland.This album has few bright spots- the brightest of which, "Paper Planes", leaves all other tracks in the dust.
This could've easily been a fairly solid EP of 5 tracks, but as a 12-track album, this is desperately lacking substance. Desperately. It appears as though she rushed this release to take advantage of the hype brought by her debut.
Disappointing.
Rating: 
- Kala... (3.5)
M.I.A.'s sophomore album "Kala" continues some of what people knew her to be during the first album. This is still dance stuff, filled with certain samples that range from monotonous to interesting, with all kinds of tracks. And what separates her from many at times is the bigger use of world/tribal sounds at times. I am not as big on this album as others but it doesn't mean that they're wrong or anything.
The "low" (for some) rating has more to do with it being a mixed bag for my money ... Read More
Rating: 
- yeah, no.
loved Arular, listened to it a hundred times easily. full of hooks and attitude, lots of energy, very original to my ears. This album feels like outtakes, or an imitator. I guess she believed the hype and lost her scruffiness. Don't believe me, listen to the samples here. The Timbaland track is ok, but I'm not going to play it again. the rest of it, totally forgettable.
Rating: - M.I.A.- Kala
This album is solid and is unique because there is not a particular style that the songs follow but each song is good.
Rating: - 4 1/2 Stars Is About Right For The Wild Style That Is M.I.A
M.I.A is a very interesting artist and she is a good example for the word cause she truly has an artistic spirit. I never heard her first release but heard some singles off it. Sadly for me those singles weren't that strong to take a chance and buy it. With Kala I swear to you that it will be a very different experience than you have had with your normal genre. She is incredibly cool and has the nicest beat flow I have heard in a while.
First to get started she did a great job with her ... Read More
- eh... Too many inert ingredients.Clip seven track to make a decent EP...Overall, this is seriously bland.This album has few bright spots- the brightest of which, "Paper Planes", leaves all other tracks in the dust.
This could've easily been a fairly solid EP of 5 tracks, but as a 12-track album, this is desperately lacking substance. Desperately. It appears as though she rushed this release to take advantage of the hype brought by her debut.
Disappointing.
- Kala... (3.5)M.I.A.'s sophomore album "Kala" continues some of what people knew her to be during the first album. This is still dance stuff, filled with certain samples that range from monotonous to interesting, with all kinds of tracks. And what separates her from many at times is the bigger use of world/tribal sounds at times. I am not as big on this album as others but it doesn't mean that they're wrong or anything.
The "low" (for some) rating has more to do with it being a mixed bag for my money ... Read More
- yeah, no.loved Arular, listened to it a hundred times easily. full of hooks and attitude, lots of energy, very original to my ears. This album feels like outtakes, or an imitator. I guess she believed the hype and lost her scruffiness. Don't believe me, listen to the samples here. The Timbaland track is ok, but I'm not going to play it again. the rest of it, totally forgettable.
- M.I.A.- KalaThis album is solid and is unique because there is not a particular style that the songs follow but each song is good.
- 4 1/2 Stars Is About Right For The Wild Style That Is M.I.AM.I.A is a very interesting artist and she is a good example for the word cause she truly has an artistic spirit. I never heard her first release but heard some singles off it. Sadly for me those singles weren't that strong to take a chance and buy it. With Kala I swear to you that it will be a very different experience than you have had with your normal genre. She is incredibly cool and has the nicest beat flow I have heard in a while.
First to get started she did a great job with her ... Read More
