Philly-based beat meister Diplo and UK house/bass producer Switch have each assisted M.I.A. to create the sick riddims that she sings over, they’ve toured together, and now they’re finishing up a joint album. Diplo produced a lot of the music on Arul and Switch traveled all over the globe with M.I.A. to help her record the songs for Kala. Last year, Diplo went to Jamaica to record dancehall’s superstar deejays (rappers) for a new project with Switch. I can’t wait to hear these tunes, they’re going to be wiiiiiiiicked!! Diplo and Switch’s bumpin electro-influenced dancehall-hip hop hybrids with thick Jamaican patois rapping on top? Sounds perfect! ([More →])

M.I.A. is too cool for school, and she knows you can’t wait any longer to listen to Kala. Even though it won’t be released for another week, you can listen to it right now on M.I.A.$pace. All 12 tracks from “Bamboo Banga” to “Come Around” are streaming for your pleasure! Just make sure to buy the CD when it drops on August 21st. ([More →])