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- Santigold
- Released 2008
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- Creator
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biography
As a solo project with a revolving door of members, the heart and face of Santigold is vivacious frontwoman Santi White. White and John Hill, her former counterpart from ska-punk band Stiffed, use their common backgrounds as production-savvy musicians to make bombastic, bass-oriented songs that fuse punk, reggae, grime, and indie rock with electro. Tribal island rhythms merge with flavorful digital chirps and blips, culminating in an original sound that is comparable to M.I.A. but draws from too many other influences to be considered just another M.I.A. knockoff.
While showcasing her array of vocal styles at a Stiffed show, White was spotted by Martin Heath, who made her an offer to record a solo record on Lizard King, the label responsible for the successful promotion of the Killers. After failed attempts with a few mainstream pop producers, White and Hill (now calling the project Santogold) decided to pair up with a crew of likeminded musicians -- including Freq Nasty, Disco D, Switch, Spank Rock's Naeem, Xxxchange, Steel Pulse guitarist Clifford Moonie Pusey, and none other than M.I.A. herself.
In only three weeks, the full-length Creator was completed and scheduled for release in January of 2008, though it took until April for the album (retitled to simply Santogold) to actually hit shelves. Speaking of re-titling, White decided to change the name of the project to Santigold in early 2009 for reasons possibly related to an impending lawsuit from wrestler and "personality" Santo Gold. ~ Jason Lymangrover, All Music Guide
While showcasing her array of vocal styles at a Stiffed show, White was spotted by Martin Heath, who made her an offer to record a solo record on Lizard King, the label responsible for the successful promotion of the Killers. After failed attempts with a few mainstream pop producers, White and Hill (now calling the project Santogold) decided to pair up with a crew of likeminded musicians -- including Freq Nasty, Disco D, Switch, Spank Rock's Naeem, Xxxchange, Steel Pulse guitarist Clifford Moonie Pusey, and none other than M.I.A. herself.
In only three weeks, the full-length Creator was completed and scheduled for release in January of 2008, though it took until April for the album (retitled to simply Santogold) to actually hit shelves. Speaking of re-titling, White decided to change the name of the project to Santigold in early 2009 for reasons possibly related to an impending lawsuit from wrestler and "personality" Santo Gold. ~ Jason Lymangrover, All Music Guide
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santigold
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- By StillHernandez
- 7/25/2009 22:15:03
- i luv this album shes so talented
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Fuckin Good Album
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- By qo777
- 4/1/2009 08:35:20
- Is one of the best CD that i heard in 08. And Gucci Mane should be mix in couple of this beat
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One of the best
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- By Min General
- 2/5/2009 19:03:07
- Her use of multiple forms and genres of music is amazing. I used her CD for a music appreciation class and it was a hit! Santogold is awesome!
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Santogold in seattle
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- By MossyRoc
- 10/4/2008 14:57:26
- Going to the santogold show tonight - stoked!
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ooohhhh
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- By AnnaLucia21
- 9/25/2008 05:16:43
- look at you, little miss t.v. ad! love your music!! keep it up!!
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