20 Dollar - M.I.A.
Today, the Weather Report is featuring Environmental Justice news from around the world. We thought 20 dollar by Sri Lankan musical phenom, M.I.A. would be a good fit to highlight today's focus. The song discusses economic disparities and cultural differences in developing nations around the world. The lyrics not only showcase the real issues going on in Sri Lanka and Africa but also the deep connection and respect hip-hop has across the world.
More recently, M.I.A. was honored as one of the 100 most influential people by Time Magazine along with Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. After the awards ceremony, Metrolyrics.com reports that M.I.A. wrote on her Myspace page that she was courting support from Oprah and other high profile celebrities. M.I.A. hopes to use her growing profile to draw attention to the plight of refugees in Sri Lanka. Check this link for the lyrics to this song.
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