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United Kingdom Mia, born Mathangi Arulpragasam, is a British-Sri Lankan rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and activist known for her distinct blend of alternative, dance, electronic, hip hop, and world music, and her outspoken commentary on political and social issues.
Mia joined forces with these record labels.
Mia launched her own clothing brand on Alex Jones's platform, Infowars. The brand's clothing line claims to block "99.99% of Wi-fi, 4G & 5G from reaching your body."
Mia collaborated with designer Astrid Andersen on a designer merch line, following the release of her 2016 album AIM. The collaboration was timed with Mia's world tour.
H&M partnered with Mia for its World Recycle Week campaign, including a video.
Mia collaborated with Versace on a range, and in 2013, she released her own Versace Collection.
Mia modelled for Marc by Marc Jacobs in Spring/Summer 2008 and DJed at the designer's 2008 fashion show afterparty.
Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, known professionally as M.I.A., was born on July 18, 1975, in Hounslow, London. Her early childhood was marked by displacement due to the Sri Lankan Civil War, as her family moved to Jaffna, northern Sri Lanka, when she was six months old, and later returned to London as refugees when she was 11. This upbringing profoundly influenced her artistic and activist pursuits. M.I.A. began her career in 2000 as a visual artist, filmmaker, and designer in West London, graduating from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design with a degree in fine art, film, and video. Her visual art received recognition, including an “Alternative” Turner Prize nomination in 2001 for an exhibition featuring graffiti and spray-paint canvases that fused Tamil political street art with images of London life.
In 2002, M.I.A. transitioned into music, quickly gaining attention as an underground artist through singles like “Sunshowers” and “Galang.” Her debut album, “Arular,” released in 2005 through XL Recordings, received critical acclaim and charted internationally, setting the stage for her distinctive sound and lyrical themes addressing identity, politics, and social commentary. This was followed by “Kala” in 2007, which achieved broader commercial success and featured the globally popular single “Paper Planes.” The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum in Canada and the US, also earning a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. Her third album, “Maya,” in 2010, reached higher chart positions in the UK and US, debuting at number nine on the Billboard 200.
Throughout her career, M.I.A. has been recognized for her innovative musical style and cultural impact. She founded her own multimedia label, N.E.E.T. Recordings, in 2008, signing artists like Rye Rye and Sleigh Bells. In 2009, Time magazine named her one of the world’s 100 most influential people, and Esquire recognized her among the 75 most influential people of the 21st century. Her musical journey continued with “Matangi” (2013) and “AIM” (2016), further solidifying her status as a groundbreaking artist who consistently challenges musical conventions and amplifies global issues. In 2019, she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to music.
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