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An Album Review of : M.I.A.’s “Matangi”

by Youth on Record Students, West Career Academy (West High School) and Lincoln’s Respect Academy

This month Youth on Record students reviewed M.I.A.’s latest release, Matangi. Our instructors asked students in the Introduction to Music Production classes to evaluate the album according to the following criteria: production value, lyrical content, theme and enjoyability. These are their responses; they are more poignant than you might think, and please, go out and listen to it yourself. It’s an experience for sure, and a gem.

“I feel like I’m on an electro-dance tripout in India.” Sade, West Career Academy (WCA)

“It’s loud and fast and doesn’t really make sense, but it flows.” Luis, Lincoln’s Respect Academy

“I have never heard anything like it. It’s unique.” Stephanie, WCA

“I like how her voice, it fits the rhythm.” Diana, Lincoln’s Respect Academy

“It makes me want to party all crazy and travel to new places and meet new people.” Jason, Lincoln’s Respect Academy

“It sounds like many different countries’ music melted together. The production is amazing but I can’t understand a thing that she is saying.” Jesus, Lincoln’s Respect Academy

“Her voice gives me a sweet, warm feeling my stomach. I feel like I’m in the middle of a huge party with the spotlight on me.” Andre, Lincoln’s Respect Academy

“I felt myself in slow motion walking like a G. Once that Caribbean beat dropped I could picture a beach and thought that the energy I felt was the sun shining on me.” Carlos, Lincoln’s Respect Academy

“A single song switches up more than once which is pleasing to hear and avoids boredom.” Ruben, Lincoln’s Respect Academy

“I’m not the type of person who listens to this kind of music, but hearing her album definitely makes me want to buy it and listen to something new.” Vanessa, WCA

Youth on Record is a nonprofit that serves students in Denver Public Schools and residential treatment centers. Our classes are taught by working Denver musician/educators and each of the classes is accredited in the state of Colorado.

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