I Wanna Be Like M.I.A.
December 20th, 2007 | 9:39 am est |
If you’re a die-hard fan of Maya Arulpragasam, but your copies of Arular and Kala have lost their luster after repeated spins, here’s a sixer of similar femme fatales worth checking out — in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions:
Tigarah — Kind of like M.I.A., but more Japanese.
Bonde do Role — Kind of like M.I.A., but more Brazilian.
Santogold — Kind of like M.I.A., but more American (R&B).
Rye Rye — Kind of like M.I.A., but more American (hip-hop).
Amanda Blank — Kind of like M.I.A., but more American (Idol).
Bunny Rabbit — Kind of like M.I.A., but…um…less political.






Great list! Thanks for the recommendations!