Santigold | |
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![]() Santigold performing in 2012 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Santi White |
Also known as | Santogold |
Born | September 25, 1976 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | [1][2][3] |
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Years active | 2001–present |
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Formerly of | Stiffed, N.A.S.A. |
Website | santigold |
Santi White (born September 25, 1976), known professionally as Santigold (formerly Santogold[4]), is an American singer and songwriter. Her debut studio album, Santogold (2008), received widespread critical acclaim for its cross-genre combining dub, new wave, and hip-hop. The album's second single "L.E.S. Artistes", reached the top 40 in the UK Singles Chart.
Her second album, Master of My Make-Believe (2012), peaked at number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart:[5] it included "Disparate Youth", her highest-charting single to date. She released her third album, 99¢, in 2016, and her second mixtape, I Don't Want: The Gold Fire Sessions, in 2018. Her fourth studio album Spirituals (2022), including the singles "High Priestess" and "Ain't Ready", received favorable reviews; The Guardian described it as a "whirlwind album full of feeling and fervour".[6]
Additionally, Santigold has collaborated with artists including Beastie Boys, JAY-Z, Kanye West, David Byrne, Mark Ronson, Karen O, ASAP Rocky, and Diplo. Her awards include "Best Breakthrough Artist" at the 2008 NME Awards,[7] and the "Vanguard award" at 2009 ASCAP Awards.[8]