BMG signs M.I.A to worldwide deal

BMG Chrysalis UK has signed M.I.A. to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal.

The agreement covers future compositions by the Grammy- and Oscar-nominated artist.

Born in Hounslow, London, but raised partly in northern Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, India, M.I.A. first gained prominence as a visual artist and filmmaker before releasing her first single ‘Galang’ in 2003 and signing to XL Recordings in 2004.

Her first album, Arular, was released to worldwide critical claim in 2005. Sales success followed with ...

Login to access this article

To access this article you need to be a subscriber. If you are a subscriber login below.

Subscribe

If you have previously taken a trial you will need to subscribe to access this article.

Subscribe Now
subscribe link free-trial link

follow us...