| First Name |
Maya
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| Last Name |
Arulpragasam
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| Full Name at Birth |
Mathangi Arulpragasam
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| Alternative Name |
M.I.A., Maya, Maganthi Arulpragasam, Mathangi Maya Arulpragasam, Mathangi Arulpragasam, Maya Arulpragasam, Mātaṅki Aruḷpirakācam, Māyā Aruḷpirakācam, மாயா அருள்பிரகாசம், மாயா, மாதங்கி அருள்பிரகாசம்
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| Birthday |
18th July, 1975
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| Birthplace |
Hounslow, London, England, UK
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| Height |
5' 5½" (166 cm)
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| Weight |
136lbs (62 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Powerful persona, Pierced ears
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Hindu
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| Ethnicity |
Asian/Indian
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| Nationality |
British
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| High School |
Holy Family Convent, Jaffna, Ricards Lodge High School in Wimbledon, South West London, England, UK, Central Saint Martins
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| University |
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, England, UK
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Visual Artist, Activist, Director
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| Occupation |
Rapper
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| Claim to Fame |
her unique blend of hip-hop, dance, and world music, often infused with political and social commentary. She is particularly known for her 2007 hit "Paper Planes" and her willingness to address complex issues like refugee experiences and political conflicts in her music, according to Nicki Minaj Wiki | Fandom and Wikipedia
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| Music Genre (Text) |
German rock, Pop, Electronic, Hip Hop, Alternative Dance, World, New Rave, Gaana, R&B, Alternative Hip Hop, Worldbeat, Electropop, Avant-Garde Hip Hop, Experimental, Dancehall, Pbr&b, Avant-Garde, Alternative R&B, Avant-Pop, Dance, EDM, Progressive Rap, Electroclash (early), Electronica, hip-hop
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| Origin |
Berlin, Germany
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| Year(s) Active |
1997-present, 2000–present, 2000–2017, 1999–present, 2000–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Drum Machine, Percussion
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| Record Label |
R.O.T. (production), Columbia (distribution), N.E.E.T., Mercury, XL, Roc - Nation (Former), Interscope, Showbiz, N.E.E.T. Recordings, Roc Nation (former), Virgin EMI, NEET, Polydor, Roc Nation, NEET Recordings, XL Recordings, Mercury Records, Interscope Records, Virgin EMI Records, Island
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| Associated Acts |
Diplo, Cavemen, Rye Rye, Afrikan Boy, Switch, Blaqstarr, The Partysquad, The Weeknd, Madonna, Zayn Malik, Deize Tigrona, Zayn, A R Rahman, Travis Scott
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
XL Recordings, Eccentric Music
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| Official Websites |
http://www.miarockt.de, http://www.miauk.com/, www.nndb.com/people/262/000101956/
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| Father |
Arul Pragasam
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| Mother |
Kala Arulragasam
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| Brother |
Sugu Arulpragasam
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| Sister |
Kali Arulpragasam
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| Family Member |
Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman (son)
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Mathangi Arulpragasam (Tamil: மாதங்கி அருள்பிரகாசம்; born 18 July 1975), known as Maya and professionally as M.I.A. (Tamil: எம்.ஐ.ஏ.; an initialism for both "Missing in action" and "Missing in Acton"), is a British singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and activist. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, electronic, hip hop and world music with electronic instruments and samples.
