Believe it or not, M.I.A. is nominated for an Academy award for her contribution “O Saya” to the film Slumdog Millionaire which is heavily favored for best picture. Benjamin Button? Give me a break. This is Maya Arulpragasam’s first oscar nomination and personally I’m looking forward to her winning so that I hear her acceptance speech.

M.I.A. – Paper Planes (zshare)

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