Live fast, die young… #badgirlsdoitwell… Maya Arulpragasm – like the Mayans – had it right… even when wrong:
Oh that Madge… I can’t help it, I’ve got the biggest Cheshire grin plasted above my chin right now…
Pretense: Pop and celebrity are like high school; so, I made a list of my top artists and paired them up Homecoming style – five couples in the court, two with the crown – to give you “A Dime, A Dozen” – ten years, twelve artists (and an honorable mention couple, because in America: we’re all winners – certificates of participation for everyone).
Maya Arulpragasam came onto the scene in 2005 with her debut, Arular. M.I.A. mirrors the past – leading by sample – and marks the future. From sound to sentiment to style, she lays the groundwork for the new underground of which she spoke in NME
Baltimore producer/DJ Blaqstarr unleashes his latest collaboration with Brooklyn MC, Talib Kweli from his upcoming Blaqstarr: The Mixtape project. According to the producer, “this fast paced story of love and war is a fusion of Rock n Roll and Baltimore Club music that is guaranteed to get your heart rate rising.” Blaqstarr’s mixtape is set to be released April 12 via his website Blaqstarrmusic.com. Listen to “War of Roses” below.
“With a bad bitch that came from Sri Lanka.” With that line Nicki Minaj gave us a nasty reminder why M.I.A. will and forever be a necessary staple in popular music. M.I.A. could have done the job herself with /\/\/\Y/\, her last album. But her big mouth got her into trouble on that one. Even Diplo thought it sucked. Call ViCKi LEEKX, a redux or dance floor apology, but M.I.A.’s recently released 36-minute mixtape makes it clear when she gets it right.
M.I.A. can't win for losing these days. Some people credit it to a lackluster album. Her latest effort MAYA has got lukewarm reviews from critics that usually love anything she shits on.
Read MoreDiplo may not be feeling M.I.A's music these days, but other producers don't seem to mind. On July 17, the artist will headline Dim Mak's annual Hard Fest in L.A.
Read More2010 has been good to me. Good music is like a drug. I can't wait to hear what amazing music the Summer brings. Here are 9 Summer albums we're up in arms about.
Read MoreThis is the only pop music news that matters to me now. Saying I'm anticipating M.I.A's new as yet untitled album is an understatement.
Read MoreAshish, is the king of sequins and he proves it with this collection that features beanie hats, baggy trousers, men-fitted coats and a look of grunge that recalls a low-budget artsy Bollywood film.
Read MoreM.I.A, Gil Scott Heron & Mickey Avalon is the shit Marcus K. Dowling is digging this week aka avant garde musical water cooler discussion.
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