Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, aka M.I.A. is a songwriter, record producer, singer, rapper, fashion designer, visual artist, and activist…yup, that’s quite a lot for a 35-year-old to have accomplished.

There’s something about her that I find captivating. Maybe it’s her ‘I don’t give a damn’ attitude, or her guerilla art and fashion statements. And, with her new album on its way, I’m sure she’ll further prove her persona is the real deal.