393 - M.I.A. - Kala - Ali Macofsky
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
Often the most interesting subjects come in the most complex packages, and nothing could be more true of avant hip-hop star M.I.A. whose club banging world music vibes belied a deeper, more radical worldview. Feminism, war and anti-immigrant sentiments were all issues the rapper delved into while cloaked in the booty-shaking beats of house music legend Diplo and producer Timbaland. And that refusal to be boxed into one style or even the traditional model of what a female musician should be is exactly what made M.I.A. a beloved musical figure for comedian Ali Macofsky. Her own rising stardom matches the Sri Lankan singer's own trajectory, as Ali has worked on The Jim Jefferies Show as well as opening for Joe Rogan in clubs and arenas across the country.
SHOW NOTES:
00:15 - Intro
11:30 - Famous obscurity
18:30 - Cool music for cool people
25:15 - Identity crisis
31:30 - Ugh, men
36:00 - #nofilter
39:30 - Cutting through the fog
48:45 - Little Ali
59:15 - Seeking attention
1:11:45 - Don’t step on my dick
1:14:00 - Facts!
1:17:45 - Comedy boot camp
1:19:45 - Think before you speak
1:21:00 - Finding “me”
1:23:00 - Outro/New music