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M.I.A.- Kala

M.I.A.: Back in Action with ‘Kala’ at NPR Music writes:

M.I.A. rhymes with the swaggering bravado of a street rapper, only she favors bandoliers over bling. Parse the songwriting though, and the sensibility awkwardly falls somewhere between party girl and guerrilla fighter. The message lacks cogency, but her hooks do pack potency, even when they sound nursery rhyme-inspired.

“Hands up (a nee nee nee nee) represent the world town!” And yes, “World Town,” a track from her newest release Kala is recommended listening.

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