Santigold

Who: Santi White from Brooklyn, NY.
Why: I am fascinated by her. She unlike any artist I have heard or even seen. Not all of her music sounds the same. Her genre "label" on MySpace says New Wave/Dub/Psychobilly. Interesting. She has been compared to The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and M.I.A., but she is different from either of them. Very unique. There are elements of Indie Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and definitely 80s New Wave in her music, but I could not classify her into any one of these. And, well, just look at her photos on her MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/santigold. She's got style. Her and her friends definitely remind me of Willaimsburg, BK. Ah Williamsburg. I miss you so.

Other reasons why you should listen, although she has been labeled Hip-Hop, Rap and R & B, she has said she doesn't like R & B. Check out this interview of her calling these comparisons racist: http://www.nme.com/news/santogold/36709

P.S. She also has been noted as saying that Devo is her "ultimate favorite band." Wow. I think I am in love.

Highlight song (for me): "Lights Out"
From the album: Santogold
Why: Her voice. Delicate, hypnotic. Plus, emerged within an Indie Rock background, oh my. I'm obsessed. Kinda reminds me of something ... oh, Blondie.

Album cover photo from http://www.myspace.com/santigold