Diesel XXX NYC Pictorial: M.I.A.

Pregnant and fabulous (in spite of some major sound issues). Official TMS Rating: 7/10.





(Setlist) Bamboo Banga. XR2. Boyz. Paper Planes.

MP3: M.I.A. - Boyz (Hatchmatik Mix)

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M.I.A. - Paper Planes (Lapse Mix)

Visit DJ Lapse on MySpace.

Learn all about M.I.A.'s brand new clothing line here.

MP3: M.I.A. - Paper Planes (Lapse Mix)

M.I.A.'s Fashion Line Due Out This Week

She shares the following message on her official MySpace blog: *IN 24 HOURS THE NEW WEBSTORE WILL BE UP on MIAUK.COM, WE ARE SORRY FOR THE DELAY, BUT I HAD NOT ANTICIPATED SO MUCH INTEREST. i wanted to do something special for my fans and made a limited edition run of some stuff for the Kala tour, i didn't end up having it on tour but it's finally here for u to get into!!! YEP YEP! i made a 1000 pieces ALTOGETHER and called it a limited run/ st/art a/r/t/ something to set apart... i wanted this to be special, i hope u keep it forever!* Download a remixed M.I.A. track at bottom.

MP3: M.I.A. - Pull Up... (Brad Walsh Mix)

M.I.A. Chats With Entertainment Weekly

In this week's article, she discusses:

-Her next album
-Kind words from her mother
-Pineapple Express & 'Paper Planes'

Enjoy the piece here.

MP3: M.I.A. - Pull... (Brad Walsh Mix)

M.I.A.'s 'Paper Planes' Reaches iTunes Top Spot

Talk about a resurgence!

The '07 track currently soundtracks the Pineapple Express trailer.

As of this afternoon, it's the most downloaded song in the US.

Visit M.I.A. on MySpace.

MP3: M.I.A. - Pull Up The People (BW Mix)

MIA Releases Live Clip From Columbus

Enjoy Kala's 'Boyz' below. Download a fab remix of the tune at bottom of post.


MP3: MIA - Boyz (Hatchmatik Remix)

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M.I.A. - Pull Up The People (Brad Walsh Mix)

Visit Brad Walsh on MySpace.

Watch a live clip from M.I.A.'s recent Philly gig here.

MP3: M.I.A. - Pull Up The People (BW Mix)

MIA Releases Live Clip From Philly Gig

Watch a recent performance of 'Paper Planes' below (featuring Santogold).


MP3: MIA - Bucky Done Gun (Paul Devro Remix)

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Kate Bush vs. MIA - Dreaming Of Boyz

'Boyz'

VERSUS

'The Dreaming'

For more fab mash-ups, head to Party Ben!

MP3: Kate Bush vs. MIA - Dreaming Of Boyz

MIA Documents Police Brutality In Latest Vlog

She exclaims: *THIS WAS GOING ON OUTSIDE MY WINDOW TODAY IN BED STUY (BROOKLYN), WHERE IS OBAMA AT? HURRY UP!* Visit MIA at her MySpace page.


MP3: MIA - Boyz (Hatchmatik Remix)

M.I.A. Releases Vlog From Angola

Watch highlights from her recent trip below. View M.I.A.'s upcoming US tour dates here.


MP3: M.I.A. - Bucky Done Gun (PD Remix)

M.I.A. Reveals US Tour

All dates can be viewed below.

Purchase pre-sale tix here!

4/28: 4th & B: San Diego, CA
5/1: La Zona Rosa: Austin, TX
5/2: Palladium Ballroom: Dallas, TX
5/5: City Hall: Nashville, TN
5/8: Fillmore: Detroit, MI
5/9: Aragon Ballroom: Chicago, IL
5/12: Turner Hall Ballroom: Milwaukee, WI
5/13: Myth: Maplewood, MN
5/14: Liberty Hall: Lawrence, KS
5/17: Fillmore: Denver, CO
5/18: The Depot: Salt Lake City, UT
5/23: Roseland Theater: Portland, OR
6/6: McCarren Pool: Brooklyn, NY

MP3: M.I.A. - Boyz (RSD Remix)

MIA: Behind The Scenes At Amoeba Music

In July of '07, she stopped by the San Fran shop. Here's what ensued backstage. Read our guest blogger (Samra)'s review of that summer gig here. Visit MIA at her MySpace page.


MP3: MIA - Bucky Done Gun

M.I.A. Releases UK Tour Diary, Part 2

Enjoy the clip below (featuring Santogold, Rye Rye & Afrikan Boy amongst others).


MP3: M.I.A. - Bucky Done Gun (Paul Devro Remix)

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M.I.A. - Boyz (Rock Steady Drew Remix)

Visit RSD at his official site.

Greet M.I.A. on MySpace.

MP3: M.I.A. - Boyz (Rock Steady Drew Remix)

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M.I.A. - URAQT (Remix)

U R A Q T
Is your dad a dealer? 'Cause you're dope to me
You throw them balls across the country
You win gold medals for when you're with me
You big dummy

Check out my photos from M.I.A. @ Siren Fest here.

MP3: M.I.A. - URAQT (Remix) [alt link]

M.I.A. Shares Peek Into 'Kala' Recording Process

Watch the clip below, featuring M.I.A. perfecting 'Bamboo Banga'. Love the Snoopy shirt!


MP3: M.I.A. - Bamboo Banga [alt link]

M.I.A. To Host Liberian Children's Rights Documentary

Learn more about the program (set to air in March) here.

Below is a Q&A snippet regarding the project:

4Real: What do you hope for the future of Liberia?

MIA: They’ve got the first female president. They have been in and out of civil war. If they just had some attention, they could rebuild. If you see the greatness in someone, they will be great. I see the greatness in Liberian people.

MP3: M.I.A. - $20

M.I.A. Strikes A Pose For Marc Jacobs

Here's the brand new advertisement promoting the designer's Spring/Summer '08 line. Ya dig? Many thanks to The Fashion Spot for the heads up. Enjoy an M.I.A. tune at bottom.

MP3: M.I.A. - Bucky Done Gun

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M.I.A. - Boyz (Hatchmatik Remix)

Thank you, I Heart Comix!

Learn more about Hatchmatik at their MySpace page.

Watch M.I.A.'s UK tour video here.

MP3: M.I.A. - Boyz (Hatchmatik Remix)