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Bad Girls

Bad Girls is a recording by M.I.A., released in 2012.

Catalog dateJan 1, 2012

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@maia_andrews

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@thistrippyhippie

i put this on my insta story a couple days ago and the response in my DM’s was huge, you’re all so kind and encouraging!!🥹💜 i was told to post it. and for dystonia awareness month it seemed appropriate. i’m working with a personal trainer at the gym now (as well as my physio) and this is one of the exercises he has given me. you can see it makes a massive difference while i’m hanging! yes it does feel uncomfortable and it’s brutal if i’m honest but it is kind of nice, especially looking in the m

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@maggielindemann

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@lisasabrinaxo

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@jessieeferro

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@itsvirtuallypeachy

BMI ≠ health & you literally can’t tell someone’s health by looking at them so how would you know if getting smaller is healthier? everyone is different and i would never give advice because of this reason!! but in my experience, if a healthier you is a goal, then it’s time to start becoming aware of your relationship to your body, movement, and food 🤍

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@sophiabatesx

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There is more to M.I.A..

M.I.A.’s catalog spans electronic, pop, dance, rock, and hip-hop/rap, with songs including “Paper Planes,” “Bad Girls,” “FRANCHISE (feat. Young Thug & M.I.A.),” and “Fine Whine (feat. Joe Fox, Future & M.I.A.).” You can follow updates and browse available content on Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, including Instagram posts, TikTok highlights, and playlists.

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$1,591,000

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