1. Mathangi “Maya” Ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are five known artists under this name:
1. Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam also known as M.I.A., (born 18 July 1975 in Hounslow, London, U.K.) is a British artist of Sri Lankan descent. As a baby she moved with her family to their native Sri Lanka, where her father became increasingly politically active in militant activities. As the Civil War escalated the rest of the family was forced to flee as refugees, first to India and then the UK. “M.I.A.” [“Missing In Action”] references both her London neighborhood (Acton) and her politically tumultuous youth.
Her style contains elements of hip-hop, reggae, alternative, dance hall, electro and baile funk and is strongly inspired by her Sri Lankan background.
2. American Punk/Hardcore band formed in Orange County, CA in 1981 by Chris Moon, drums; Mike Conley, bass; Nick Adams, guitar (all previously of Las Vegas, NV punk band The Swell); and Art Carasco, vocals. Their sound was generally hardcore and thrasher, though they produced more melodic and progressive sounds in their later albums. Allmusic called the band "one of the 50 best So-Cal punk bands of the great early-'80s second wave explosion. In 1984 they signed a deal with the cult Alternative Tentacles label, after the label's founder, Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, saw them play at a secret illegal punk nightclub in Las Vegas. Biafra was impressed by Mike Conley's distinctive voice, saying "The minute you hear a song with him singing you know it's him." They released the album Murder in a Foreign Place on Alternative Tentacles in 1984, followed in 1985 by Notes From the Underground on National Trust Records, and in 1987 by After the Fact on Flipside Records. The band split up in 1988. In 2001, Alternative Tentacles released Lost Boys, a 37-song retrospective of the band's work, including Last Rites, Murder in a Foreign Place, and several additional tracks. On February 28, 2008 vocalist Mike Conley was found dead in a Chicago hotel parking lot. Conley was taken to Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, where he was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m. On April 27, 2008, there was a secret warm-up show at Detroit Bar featuring Todd Sampson of Self Abuse and Samson's Army on vocals, Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys on guest vocals, Chris Moon and Larry Pearson on drums, Nick Adams on guitar, and Bob Thomson on bass. The next day, the "Beautiful Noise" benefit show took place at the Anaheim House of Blues with Jigsaw, Naked Soul, Cadillac Tramps, Social Distortion and MIA with the same lineup as the previous night, but adding Kevin Seconds of 7 Seconds on guest vocals. The proceeds of "Beautiful Noise" went to Mike Conley's family.
(3) Formed in the mid 70s, Independent Musicians Associated (MIA) was a group of musicians, technicians and drawers gathered together by Lito and Liliana Vitale’s parents. They produced their own records and concerts in an independent way. Their music is a complex symphonic rock with definite Argentinean/latin folk influence with multiple chorals and vocals beautifully contrasting with the keyboards and a great guitar sound upon a strong rhythmic section. They were highly influenced by symphonic music, more noteworthy by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Gentle Giant and Focus.
4. Merriweathers is a member of Underground Resistance under the alias of The Unknown Soldier.
5. mia's page (Michaela Grobelny).
05. Fire Fire
M.I.A. Lyrics
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We're about to spit some fire
Jesse Jags
M I
Dj Neptune
CKay yo
Me say blood and fire
Y'all know
Nothing come higher
They say Jah know say we spit fire
And me say me say
Blood and fire
Neptune Jesse Jagga and M ler
And y'all know we bring we spring fire
And y'all know nothing ever come higher
Blood and fire
Say no sex no liquor no ganja
On the one that can make you go higher
Jagz Neptune and M Ier
The only one that can make you go higher
No sex no liquor no ganja
The only one that can make you go higher
Make you go higher
Neptune Jaga and M Ier
And boomba
Blood is thicker than water
Jaga Neptune M I the top shota
No drama no send a infirma
Never gwarn catch me never sleep come proper
Blood fire thicker than rough tire
We come harder than nuff wire
Jaga affi spit on the mic bring forth fire
Man bust me salute the empire
Me say blood and fire
Neptune Jaga M I-er
Y'all know nothing come higher
Me say y'all know we spit fire
And me say me say
Blood and fire
Neptune Jesse Jagz and M Ier
And y'all know we bring we spring fire
And y'all know nothing ever come higher
It's blood and fire
Yo blood and fire the new scripture
M I non higher truth bitter
The dude's richer the crew bigger recoup quicker
For new spitters I'm the youth teacher
And Neptune said let's make a new classic
Let's do you and jags one track too drastic
Rappers ain't hard no more dem dudes flaccid
They're too basic we need some new acid
I said I agree Neptune this gonna be the best tune
This gon shut the industry down from now to next June
This rappers can't survive they gonna need some rescuing
But Neptune we gon be getting our jet soon
Jesse Jaga brother on the instrumental
Madder with his brother Jaga number one lyrical ragga rapper ah
Neptune on the wheel spinning
At the same damn time this the beginning and the ending
Me say blood and fire
Neptune Jaga M Ier
Y'all know nothing come higher
Me say y'all know we spit fire
And me say me say
Blood and fire
Neptune Jesse Jagz and M Ier
And y'all know we bring we spring fire
And y'all know nothing ever come higher
It's blood and fire
Neptune
It's blood and fire Neptune on the wheel spinning
At the same damn time this the beginning and the ending cause it's
Greatness
The lyrics to M.I.A./Diplo's song "Fire Fire" seem to be a declaration of greatness and the ability to spit fire. The song features multiple artists including Jesse Jags, M.I, Dj Neptune, and CKay yo. The chorus repeats the phrase "Blood and fire" which can be interpreted in many ways, but it seems to represent strength, loyalty, and passion. The verses talk about how the artists are the best and bring fire in their music, and how they do not need sex, alcohol or drugs to create the best music.
The song seems to be a collaboration between multiple artists who are confident in their abilities and their place in the music industry. The lyrics are full of metaphors and wordplay that might not be easy to understand at first listen but give the song depth. The beat and rhythm of the song are upbeat and have a driving force that makes it fun to listen to. Overall, the song "Fire Fire" is a celebration of greatness, confidence, and the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Greatness
We are about to deliver a great performance
We're about to spit some fire
We are going to perform passionately and with great energy
Me say blood and fire
I am emphasizing the power and passion of our performance
Neptune Jagga M I
We are the artists performing this song
Y'all know
Everyone listening is aware
Nothing come higher
There is nothing better than our performance
They say Jah know say we spit fire
They acknowledge that our performance is filled with passion and energy
And y'all know we bring we spring fire
We always deliver an intense and passionate performance
Say no sex no liquor no ganja
We do not need any stimulants to perform well
On the one that can make you go higher
Our performance is so intense and passionate that it can elevate you emotionally
The only one that can make you go higher
Our performance is the only thing that can elevate you emotionally
Make you go higher
Our performance can elevate you emotionally
Blood is thicker than water
Our bond as artists is stronger than anything else
Jaga Neptune M I the top shota
We are the best and most talented artists
No drama no send a infirma
We do not have any conflicts or negative energy
Never gwarn catch me never sleep come proper
We are always prepared to perform our best
Blood fire thicker than rough tire
Our bond as artists is stronger than anything that can hinder us
We come harder than nuff wire
Our performance is intense and passionate
Jaga affi spit on the mic bring forth fire
Jaga will deliver a passionate and energetic performance
Man bust me salute the empire
Everyone will admire and respect our performance
Yo blood and fire the new scripture
Our performance is the new standard for excellence
M I non higher truth bitter
Our performance is filled with raw honesty and passion
The dude's richer the crew bigger recoup quicker
Our success is growing and we are becoming more financially stable
For new spitters I'm the youth teacher
As experienced artists, we set an example for new artists
And Neptune said let's make a new classic
Neptune proposed creating a timeless song
Let's do you and jags one track too drastic
Our collaboration will be bold and intense
Rappers ain't hard no more dem dudes flaccid
Other rappers lack the passion and intensity that we bring
They're too basic we need some new acid
We need to raise the bar and create something more intense
This gon shut the industry down from now to next June
Our performance will be so incredible that it will overshadow all other music
This rappers can't survive they gonna need some rescuing
Other rappers will struggle to keep up with our level of passion and intensity
Jesse Jaga brother on the instrumental
Jesse Jaga is playing the instrumental part of the song
Madder with his brother Jaga number one lyrical ragga rapper ah
Jesse Jaga is a highly skilled and talented rapper
Neptune on the wheel spinning
Neptune is controlling the music and keeping the energy high
At the same damn time this the beginning and the ending
This song is both the start and the end of something great
It's blood and fire
Our performance is intense and passionate
Neptune on the wheel spinning
Neptune is keeping the energy high
Greatness
Our performance will be great
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Patrick Imohiosen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@missyanu
Heard this song on midnight club 3 and i've been addicted to m.i.a since ... love her music
@freakied0550
missyanu lol, i got hooked on her from midnight club too
@AmiriPrincessX
+missyanu Hahahaha my bru crazy...
@SultanNizi3000GT
Casually does a burnout
@wizard1370
The entire album is flames
@stefanicristina4301
Nostalgia midnight club3😝❤
@joelchima1186
oh man that really takes me back
@leahfreeman1443
@Joel Chima yes surrrr😝💯❤️
@aintetica
Sí
@Bradius123
First M I A tune I heard! addicted since