Santigold: Biography

Santigold
Genres:
Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music

Decades Active:
2000's


Artistic Quality
Low
Cultural Impact
Low
Popularity
Low



As a solo project comprised of a revolving door of members, the heart and face of Santogold is vivacious frontwoman Santi White. Paired with John Hill, her former counterpart from skapunk band Stiffed, the two use their common backgrounds as productionsavvy musicians to make bombastic, bassoriented 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 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 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, Creator was completed and scheduled for release in January of 2008.

- Jason Lymangrover, All Music Guide

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