M.I.A Gets Political Again

M.I.A is known almost as much for her insanely catchy music as well as for her political involvement with her native country, Sri Lanka. From garnering worldwide attention to the Sri Lankan civil war to fielding accusations of terrorism, M.I.A isn't shy about sharing her opinions outside of the music industry.

This time, M.I.A has decided to use her power as a musician to aid British candidate Jan Jananayagam in the European Parliament elections. Jananayagam shares M.I.A's beliefs regarding the current struggle taking place in Sri Lanka. According to her myspace, M.I.A has chosen to support Jananayagam by offering a free song to anyone else who chooses to support her as well. The elections take place June 4-7, so we'll soon find out just how much political influence M.I.A has!

M.I.A's "Paper Planes" Gets High on iTunes.

M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes,” off her latest, Kala, jumps to #1 on iTunes electronic song chart and #18 on the iTunes singles chart after appearing in the trailer for ’ “Pineapple Express.” The movie stars Seth Rogan and James Franco and is out on Columbia Pictures August 6.

Previously landing at #73, “Paper Planes” sudden move to the Top15 is huge gain – do the math it’s like 5 times higher, or up like 125%. Artistically, Rhianna has been giving the song the stadium treatment, covering “Paper Planes” in the Glow in the Dark tour with Kanye West. To top it off KROQ has just added “Paper Planes” to their New Music Rotation.

Kala was voted #1 Album of the Year by numerous publications (including both Rolling Stone and Blender). Looks like M.I.A.’s chart numbers are suddenly synching with the critics ratings.

Check out the trailer below:

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