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M.I.A.
Kala

Album UK 2007 on XL Recordings label
Electronic, Hip-Hop/Rap, Reggae and Pop (Grime, Hip-Hop, Dancehall)

Main artist written as "MIA" on front cover and "M.I.A" on the spine. Track 1 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control. Incorporates elements of "Roadrunner", written by Jonathan Richman, published by Modern Love Songs/Rockin' Leprechaun Music; "Kaattukkuyilu" from the film "Dalapathi", written and performed by Ilayaraja, licensed courtesy of GV Films Ltd. Track 2 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control. Incorporates elements of "Thirvizha Na Vantha" from the film "Jayam" written an performed by R.P. Patnaik, licensed courtesy of Jeyam Company. Track 3 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control. Track 4 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control. Incorporates elements of "Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja" from the film "Disco Dancer", written by Bappi Lahiri, published by Saregama. Track 5 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control/Hollertronix Music (ASCAP). Track 6 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control. Remixed from the original recording "Down River" by the Wilcannia Mob, created in the town of Wilcannia, NSW for a community project by Shopfront Theatre for Young People, Sydney, Australia. Track 7 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control. Incorporates elements of "Where Is My Mind", written by Charles Thompson, published by Songs Of Universal / Rice and Beans Music. Track 8 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Copyright Control. Incorporates elements of "Hands Up, Thumbs Down" written by Blaqstarr, published by JB Starr Publishing. Track 9 published by Zomba Music Publishing/JB Starr Productions. Track 10 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Hollertronix Music (ASCAP)/Copyright Control. Track 11 published by Zomba Music Publishing/Hollertronix Music (ASCAP). Incorporates elements of "Straight To Hell", written by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon, published by Nineden Ltd./Universal Music Publishing Ltd./Universal Polygram International. Track 12 published by Virginia Beach Music Publishing/Warner Chappell Publishing (ASCAP)/Stix I'm Stoned Publishing/Universal Music Publishing (ASCAP)/Zomba Music Publishing. Mixed at Chalice Studios Los Angeles, CA. ℗&© 2007 XL Recordings Ltd.

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	M.I.A. voc, *1975 GB artwork, photography by, liberia, producer, album by, written by
	Liz Johnson-Artur , photography by, jamaica
	Michael Kamber photography by, liberia
	Janette Beckman , GB photography by, m.i.a.
	Ilaiyaraaja voc, *1943 IN performer, written by, elements of "kaattukkuyilu"
	Jonathan Richman voc, g, *1951 US written by, elements of "roadrunner"
	R.P. Patnaik , performer, written by, elements of "thirvizha na vantha"
	Cavemen , producer, vocals
	Bappi Lahiri key, *1952 IN written by, elements of "jimmy jimmy aaja aaja"
	Afrikan Boy , *1989 GB featuring
	Wilcannia Mob , featuring, with
	DJ Ability , scratches, cuts
	Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson voc, US written by, elements of "where is my mind"
	Blaqstarr voc, *1985 US written by, elements of "hands up, thumbs down"
	Joe Strummer voc, g, 1952-2002 GB written by, elements of "straight to hell"
	Mick Jones g, voc, *1955 GB written by, elements of "straight to hell"
	Paul Simonon b, voc, *1955 GB written by, elements of "straight to hell"
	Topper Headon dr, perc, *1955 GB written by, elements of "straight to hell"
	Ron Taylor voc, edited by, vocal protocol
	Timbaland dr, bvoc, featuring, producer, instruments, all
	Jim Beanz voc, producer, vocals
	Demacio Castelleon , recorded by, mixed by, programmed by

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