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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (2008 – present)
Santigold (born Santi White on September 25, 1976) is a musician, songwriter and producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States who formerly went under the stage name Santogold. She is perhaps best known for the song L.E.S. Artistes which became a hit in the UK and on American alternative radio. According to Songfacts, she was originally nicknamed “Santogold” by a classmate back in the 1980s because of her sister-girl style. In February 2009, she officially changed her stage name to Santigold as a result of infomercial jeweller Santo Gold threatening legal action against White and her label Downtown Records.
White was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock band Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Upon the change of her stage name, her label Downtown Records issued this press release:
“Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change the name on your year-end list: Santogold is now Santigold. She’s not telling you why, that’s just how it is.”
L.E.S. Artistes which became a hit in the UK and on American alternative radio. According to Songfacts, she was originally nicknamed “Santogold” by a classmate back in the 1980s because of her sister-girl style. In February 2009, she officially changed her stage name to Santigold as a result of infomercial jeweller Santo Gold threatening legal action against White and her label Downtown Records.
White was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock band Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Upon the change of her stage name, her label Downtown Records issued this press release:
“Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change the name on your year-end list: Santogold is now Santigold. She’s not telling you why, that’s just how it is.”
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plum_passions wrote:
SASQUATCH.
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quinns1337 wrote:
we'll see, we'll see....
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ElusiveKangaroo wrote:
Big Mouth is ok, bit of a "b-side", but can't moan it was free ;-)
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Chris99x wrote:
@alexlduffy It will be on the album, but it's only a promo single, not the first "official" single or w/e
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CookiePolice wrote:
so excited for the new album! big mouth doesnt disappoint
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pedrovalenca wrote:
I don't mean to be a dick and I don't want to disagree just for the sake of it, but I seriously liked Big Mouth. killer drums and beats
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reaganomics777 wrote:
ur moms aged well
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ohsolucky wrote:
'Big Mouth' is a let down :/
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nickplowman wrote:
the album has hardly aged at all, agreed @CupidsQrushdEgo
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alexknust wrote:
http://sidewaysponytails.tumblr.com/post/16906116131/sideways-ponytails-january-2012-mix
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modernaire wrote:
Waited so long for... this?![2] ikr? I'm holding out hope for the rest of the album though. She's too talented to flop.
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CupidsQrushdEgo wrote:
I always thought her debut album was great, but revisiting it again this week and wow it has aged very well!
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D-N-V-N wrote:
Big Mouth and the video to it remind me too much of M.I.A.; I am a bit disappointed, but still looking forward to hearing her sophomore album. [2] And the main is fucking horrible.
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CzynmyDobro wrote:
Big Mouth is awesome
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spazzinmekon wrote:
"Big Mouth" video's is great! [2]
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ferkk wrote:
"Santigold" is a master-piece, each song has its own very special vibe. I'm looking forward to her sophomore album.
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FreeMHZ wrote:
<3
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gui_x wrote:
"Big Mouth" video's is great!
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OlyaKrekova wrote:
♥
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iTylor wrote:
The song is growing on me.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
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