M.I.A. Bad Girls Video

I adore M.I.A. and this video has instantly become a favorite of mine. Her outfits are INSANE and the hook is catchy.

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

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Thank you M.I.A. I have a new favorite song. XXXO

Ryan McGinley's Photographs of M.I.A.

Two of my favorite artists have collided to create this beautiful photo session! Ryan McGinley photographed Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A. for The New York Times. I love Ryan's work and I'm so happy to see the results of such an amazing subject.

Top Five Reasons to Love M.I.A.

1. Her fabulous lyrics including, "I fly like paper get high like planes"

2. Her nine months pregnant Grammy performance and the dress that went with it

3. Her guest appearances on Amanda Blank, Santogold, Rye Rye, and Kayne West tracks

4. Her amazing second grader in the 90's sense of style

5. Her way over the top album art that includes at least 40 different patterns and her own stencil drawings


M.I.A.'s new album will hit stores in July. Click here to read the NYT article and listen to a preview of her new album.

Meet Ms. Blank

I've been obsessed with Amanda Blank ever since hearing her on Spank Rock's track, BUMP. She's trashy yet classy and the only person in the world that pull off cigarette earrings. I'm so excited for her upcoming debut album that will feature: M.I.A., Santigold, The Cool Kids, Lykke Li, and Diplo. Two of her tracks have been release and are available for free here.


Also, The Cool Kids have a great free mixed tape available on their MySpace.