When both Rolling Stone and Spin magazine listed Santogold as one of their top artists to watch in 2008, I just had to check her out. And, boy, did they get it right this time!When Philadephia-bred Santi White's gig as punk/ska band Stiffed's singer went kaput after releasing just two albums, she moved onto a solo project -- this time, as Santogold.
Even before releasing her first single ("Creator") last month, Santogold had some high-profile fans -- Icelandic pop star Bjork even hand-picked her to open up her Madison Square Garden show last Sept. She also toured on Sri Lankan-native M.I.A.'s British tour, who just happens to be her friend and fellow Brooklyn-transplant.
Which is interesting enough, considering many are likening Santogold's music to M.I.A. And, while the similarities are there -- they both collaborated with producers DJ Diplo (with M.I.A. in more ways than one) and Switch -- Santogold still holds her own ground.Her sound blends her rhymes over reggae, ska, and electro to create some truly catchy gems.
Santogold will drop her debut album later this year. Until then, this should hold you over:
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Yea, I dig. I've been blasting LES Artistes while cleaning my room from a drunken tornado that occurred last night. Your taste in music is...top notch.
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