Santigold

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Don't call Santi White an R&B artist: on her debut album Santogold, this former music biz A&R and pop songwriter for hire is challenging race stereotypes and playing fast and loose with genre, mashing up dub, punk, and electronics to make an energetic, anger-fuelled music that blurs the lines between the dancefloor and the moshpit. Comparisons to MIA hold some water, especially on the bullish "Creator" (it's worth noting that Santogold features production turns from sometime MIA collaborators Diplo and Switch). For the most part, though, Santogold's debut follows a quite different path. "L.E.S Artists" is stirring new-wave pop that builds to grand, tearful choruses reminiscent of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while "You'll Find a Way" and "Say Aha" are propulsive ska-pop numbers that hark back to its creator's previous band, Bad Brains-influenced punks Stiffed. But it's not just skilful genre-skipping to recommend this record, though: White is the rare vocalist that can sound empowered and vulnerable within the space of the same song, and it's her force of character that places Santogold ahead of the pack. --Louis Pattison

Product Description:
"The future of music, today" - Rolling Stone 10 Artists To Watch. "Singing in a haunting, sensual wail...she adds a layer of softness to an unusual mix of synthesizers, dance hall rhythms, and percolating new wave" - NY Times. "Future-pop princess...next big thing" - Spin. "Santi White is Santogold...the collaborators and players may change, the sounds may shift, but at the center is one woman's indelible vision" - The Fader. SXSW / Coachella shows, 2007 tours with Bjork, M.I.A., songs featured in Entourage, Grey's Anatomy, Grand Theft Auto.

Disc 1:

1. L.E.S. Artistes
2. You'll Find A Way
3. Shove It
4. Say Aha
5. Creator
6. My Superman
7. Lights Out
8. Starstruck
9. Unstoppable
10. I'm A Lady
11. Anne
12. You'll Find A Way (remix)

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - She rocks pretty hard
Santi White creates music that is very catchy and almost Pop-y. But she manages to do it with a legitimate punk or hip hop or reggae edge, depending on the song. The album has an 80s feel to it, which brings back memories for us 30-somethings. I can't wait to catch her live and see what she brings forth in her sophmore effort.
Rating: - Awesome Music!
I love this album.It has a lot of good, shoulders moving, beats that also includes a little bit of a rock edge.
Rating: - 5 Stars Easy..
Yes the hype is real. I just got hip to this cd and it is the truth. I think people love it so much because she brings a 'future-retro' spirit into an industry that is truly lacking substance. All of the quality music exists behind the veil. Everything from her lyrical delivery/content to production is just fire. One of the best cds I've heard in years.
Rating: - Liked most of the tracks.
Pretty good, I liked most of the tracks - especially "Shove it" and "Creator".I'd explain her style as M.I.A. meets No Doubt.
Rating: - Coolllldddd
She has one of the best albums I have heard. It's a classic. She has what it takes to be legend!