It's well documented that Maya Arulpragasam AKA M.I.A is politically outspoken and after the obvious controversy surrounding Wiki Leaks it was perhaps only right that she use her influence as a popular artist to voice her opinion on the whole subject. Thus, we have been granted the 'ViCKi LEEKX' mixtape, only branded as such as you can't skip tracks, but with production from Diplo, Switch, Rusko & Blaqstarr this may as well be publicised as a free album.
Ignoring the overriding political content this is 36 minutes of straight FIRE. Tribal rhythms, low-end bashment, global bass, safari House, it doesn't matter how you describe it, this is Diplo, Switch & Co at their very finest, churning out the type of beats that only Maya can ride with unrivalled confidence. And what of Maya? Proclaiming early on that "I'm not saying it should be free. I'm saying it should be...freer, I'm not saying it should be freer, I'm saying the music should be free" she obviously has something to say, it's just trying to decipher what it is. Clearly that's not always the case but ultimately it comes down to how deep your willing to delve.
When Maya heard about the Wiki Leaks scandal her Twitter account read: "It suxx that wiki leaks have to hand over their docx 2 news outlets 2 break the news to the world, it doesn't make sense...." "since their way of reporting doesn't work, and lets mindless government officials get away with murder." She is ultimately ready to let you know how she feels and this is probably the best way to get you to listen. I've just hit 24 minutes and with her voice looped over what is clearly a Diplo beat you tend to forget this is politically motivated. Whether your interested or not, here is arguably the hottest mixtape of the decade from arguably the most interesting artist of our time. Your own analysis is welcome.
Download the mixtape by hitting the black arrow at the side of the Soundcloud player or visit the ViCKi LEEKX website HERE
M.I.A. - VICKI LEEKX MIXTAPE by Pretty Much Amazing
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