Album by M.I.A.: Arular

Named for her Tamil Tiger absent father, Arular embraces funk, favela, grime and good times. Halfway between the Moldy Peaches and the Coup (and as good as either), she instructs by example. Playfulness to soothe the soul is grounded in a political reality the first world needs more of. She'll free your ass and I hope your mind will follow.