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).
Trouble Again
M.I.A. Lyrics
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I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Uh, oh you're in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Uh, oh you're in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Uh, oh you're in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Bought up a baby in a bandana
I boarded a Boeing eating a banana
Bounce on the bed
Battling with heads
It's based on a story that nobody read
Bought up a baby in a bandana
I boarded a Boeing eating a banana
Bounce on the bed
Battling with heads
It's based on a story that nobody read
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
Played in the park
Packed with piranhas
I jump in puddle singing Nirvana
Passed by the past and I end at the start
Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar
Played in the park
Packed with piranhas
I jump in puddle singing Nirvana
Passed by the past and I end at the start
Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
Do you know my name?
Do you know my number?
Do you know by summer I will make you a member?
I know you're busy running round with Linda
If I don't get you now then I'll get you by December
You're dancing styles outdated like tinga
It's just a cat, mami snap your finger
I drift in deserts from bumper to bumper
We can rock a dress or we can rock a jumper
You want that pain so I set you on fire
These girls are high but I take you lot higher
So get your beer, it's tiger or corona
We throw up heat like a bunsen burner
You know my badman style
'Cause I'm from Lanka
Eat up a falafel
Say danke danke
If I'm in Street Fighter
I'll be more like Blanka
Roll like a ball and I'll bleed you like a banker
Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.-A.
Name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.
Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.
Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.-A.
M.I.A.'s "Trouble Again" is a song that delves into her reputation and how people perceive her. The opening lyrics, "Uh, oh, you're in trouble, I step up in the game and I burst that bubble" suggest that the song is an attempt to break free of negative stereotypes and misconceptions. The song moves through M.I.A.'s life, including her childhood ("bought up a baby in a bandana") and her journeys ("boarded a Boeing eating a banana"), emphasizing her resilience despite the challenges she has faced.
The chorus then repeats the lines "people see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble, 'cause I got a reputation," tying back into the overarching theme of the song. M.I.A. highlights her ability to rise above these perceptions, drawing on her unique background as a Sri Lankan artist. The final verse, "Do you know my name? Do you know my number?", seems to challenge those who judge her without understanding who she truly is. Overall, "Trouble Again" is an anthem of self-acceptance and self-empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, oh you're in trouble
I have arrived and I am going to cause problems for you
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
I am going to challenge and defeat you in your own game
Bought up a baby in a bandana / I boarded a Boeing eating a banana / Bounce on the bed / Battling with heads / It's based on a story that nobody read
I am unconventional and unorthodox - I was raised differently, and I travel in unexpected ways, yet these aspects of my life inform my art
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble / 'Cause I got a reputation / Got a, a rep a reputation
My reputation precedes me, people expect me to cause problems and shake things up
Played in the park / Packed with piranhas / I jump in puddle singing Nirvana / Passed by the past and I end at the start / Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar
I am fearless, I pursue my interests and passions, and I continuously aim to improve myself and my craft
Do you know my name? / Do you know my number? / Do you know by summer I will make you a member? / I know you're busy running round with Linda / If I don't get you now then I'll get you by December
I am confident in myself and what I have to offer, and I am persistent in pursuing those that I want to work with
You're dancing styles outdated like tinga / It's just a cat, mami snap your finger / I drift in deserts from bumper to bumper / We can rock a dress or we can rock a jumper
I am versatile and adaptable, and I can work with a variety of people and styles
You want that pain so I set you on fire / These girls are high but I take you lot higher / So get your beer, it's tiger or corona / We throw up heat like a bunsen burner
I push boundaries and challenge people to experience the intensity and passion that I bring to my art
You know my badman style / 'Cause I'm from Lanka / Eat up a falafel / Say danke danke / If I'm in Street Fighter / I'll be more like Blanka / Roll like a ball and I'll bleed you like a banker
I am unique and unlike anyone else, drawing influence from my heritage, experiences, and passions
M.I.A.-A. / Name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A. / Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A. / Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A. / Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A.-A.
This is who I am, and you should know my name and my reputation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD WESTRA, MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, RUBEN FERNHOUT, JERRY LEEMBRUGGEN, BENEDIKT WIESSMEIER, DOC MCKINNEY, CONALL RONAN FITZPATRICK, CAROLINE MARY ASKEW, JACQUELINE BLAKE
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@zitorage
most artist u are like...oh here's the hook. wow i could have wrote that.
Her SHIIT ?!! U cant help but wonder how it was constructed, u never know which piece came first, how you would even start to engender something like this.
Just P-U-R-E honey artistry. She tappers it down on us and watches back to see how it oozes out.
I love it. I think I am gonna get Vinyl and the CD, cant resist.
SUPPORT TRUE ARTIST PEOPLE
@Jay3083287
UH OH you’re in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
UH OH you’re in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
UH OH you’re in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Bought up a baby in a bandana
I boarded a boeing eating a banana
Bounce on the bed
Battling with heads
It’s based on a story that nobody read
(people see me as trouble see me see me as trouble)
See me see me as trouble
UH OH
(people see me as trouble see me see me as trouble)
See me see me as trouble
COZ I got a reputation
GOT A GOT A reputation
And I got a reputation
GOT A GOT A reputation
Played in the park
Packed with piranhas
I jump in puddle
Singing NIRVANA
Passed by the past and I end at the start
Now I’m living the life and I’m gonna raise the bar
Do you know my name
Do you know my number
Do you know by summer I will make you a member
I know you're busy running round with Linda
If I don’t get you now then I’ll get you by december
You're dancing styles out dated like tinga
These girls in caps MAMI snap your finger
I drift in deserts from bumper to bumper
We can rock a dress or we can rock a jumper
You want that pain so I set you on fire
These girls are high but I take you lot higher
So get your beer it’s tiger or corona
We throw up heat like a bunsen burner!
You know my badman style
Coz I’m from Lanka
Eat up a falafel
Say danke danke
If I’m in street fighter
I’ll be like blanka
Roll like a ball and I’ll bleed you like a banker
Do you know my name name name name name name
MIA
@EricMazariegos
It's like trap, reggae, hip hop, house, and electronic techno gangbanged an archaic Eastern sample. Is this real life? One of the best songs I've heard in a while. Matangi is too next level.
@MrJEM13
someone watched the needledrop review....
@mythnow
YES!
@Freekick141
Soca reggae house and anything else London is a massive melting pot in every aspect....except racist arseholes.
@serujioraiton9725
Tommy Lee Sparta - Psycho
Infected Mushroom - Where do i belong?
Pendulum - Tarantula
@tansley67
You're right about how it's a mix of so many different genres, but it really works. Also, thanks for the song suggestion in your comment. 😊
@Farid8D
I love how she goes from a reggae beat, to a hip-hop beat, and then to this unique middle easternish beat. She can mix so many different styles into one song. I heavily fuck with M.I.A.
@sethabel4315
she's like every flavor and every texture put together
@jessicachadwick9457
Me too 💯
@seewhativescene
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