Artists similar to
M.I.A
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The artists most similar to M.I.A are Drexciya, The Martian, Underground Resistance, Afrogermanic and Suburban Knight.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to M.I.A?
The artists most similar to M.I.A are Drexciya, The Martian, Underground Resistance, Afrogermanic and Suburban Knight. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 9 artists.
Where can I listen to music like M.I.A?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Drexciya have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like M.I.A" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 29 October 2026.