Inspired by M.I.A.
Playlist - 15 Songs
M.I.A.'s style of making world music—laying electrifying raps over global club fire—left its mark all over dance, indie, and electronic's subgenres. Elliphant's "Revolusion" is a thrash-trap banger informed by M.I.A.'s politicized patois and bit-crunched punk, while Grimes' "Kill V. Maim" is an art-damaged electro sing-along reminiscent of the M.I.A.'s debut. On "Express Yourself," Diplo—who produced a good chunk of M.I.A.'s early tracks—brings the twerking bass of New Orleans bounce to the mainstream with Nicky da B.
Featured Artists
Inspired by M.I.A. features John Glacier, Die Antwoord, Noga Erez and more