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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 GuideMore

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Santigold
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Oct 30th, 6:37pm
Hello everyone! Please check out my remix of Kanye West's song "Gifted" feat. Lykke Li and Santigold that I did for the N.A.S.A Remix Contest. If you like what I did with it please support me with your vote at the following link. I really would appreciate it. Thank you! http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/10639

You can also download the remix at http://www.reverbnation.com/tassili
Sep 5th, 8:18pm
Unique. Heavy. Beautiful. Smooth.

Keep it up.
Jul 16th, 1:46pm
my favourite new artist!!! cant wait to hear more........
Jun 19th, 5:36pm
Girl, you are so rad.
Jun 19th, 5:35pm
I absolutly love your music
May 15th, 12:28am
Cant wait for ur concerts in N.Y.love ur music..itz ma daily ritual and is AMAZING!!!
May 2nd, 5:24am
your a very creative n talented artists.
i think your style is very unique.
Mar 11th, 9:38pm
the entire album is insane i love it
Mar 5th, 5:53pm
Loved your performance on Jimmy Fallon w/Spank Rock!..keep doin you girl!
Feb 13th, 11:41pm
Santogold, you are truly an artist in every aspect of the word!!! Keep reppin' Philly and the world to the fullest!!!!