MIA

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Full Name
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam
Born
July 17th, 1975
Height
5ft 5in
Hometown
London, England
Net Worth
Estimated $8 million
Family
M.I.A. was born in London to Sri Lankan Tamil parents before spending part of her childhood in Sri Lanka during the civil war. Her family later returned to the UK, settling in London, where she studied at Central Saint Martins before embarking on a career in visual art and music. She has one son, Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman.
Years Active
2003–present
Top Tracks
'Paper Planes', 'Bad Girls', 'Galang', 'Sunshowers', 'Borders'
Top Albums
Kala, Arular, MAYA, Matangi, AIM
Records Sold
More than 5 million
Fun Facts
M.I.A.'s breakthrough hit 'Paper Planes' became a global phenomenon after featuring prominently in films including Slumdog Millionaire and Pineapple Express, earning a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. Her second album, Kala (2007), was recorded across multiple countries including India, Jamaica, Australia, Liberia and Japan, reflecting her global approach to music-making. Before launching her music career, M.I.A. worked as a visual artist and filmmaker, designing much of her own artwork and maintaining a distinctive visual aesthetic alongside her music.
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Santigold, Diplo, Azealia Banks, Kelela, FKA twigs

M.I.A. is the stage name of British rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and visual artist Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam. Renowned for her boundary-pushing fusion of hip hop, electronic music, dancehall, world music and alternative pop, M.I.A. emerged in the mid-2000s as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary music.

Her breakthrough albums Arular and Kala earned widespread critical acclaim, while singles including ‘Paper Planes’, ‘Galang’, ‘Bad Girls’ and ‘Borders’ established her as a globally influential artist.

Known for combining politically charged lyrics with adventurous production and striking visual art, M.I.A. has had a lasting impact on pop, hip hop and electronic music.

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M.I.A. is the stage name of British rapper, singer and producer Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, best known for Kala, Arular and songs including 'Paper Planes', 'Galang' and 'Bad Girls'.
'Paper Planes' is M.I.A.'s signature song, while 'Bad Girls', 'Galang', 'Sunshowers' and 'Borders' are also among her best-known recordings.
M.I.A. helped redefine alternative pop and hip hop by blending global musical influences with politically engaged lyricism and innovative production. Her work has influenced a generation of artists across rap, electronic music and pop while expanding the boundaries of mainstream music.
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