Who is Santigold?

Santigold (real name Santi White) is a multi-talented musician, songwriter and producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A respected artist in the music industry, she released her debut album Santogold in 2008 and has since released two other albums which have become popular around the world. Her songs have become chart-topping hits and her albums have been praised by critics.

Early Life

White was born in Philadelphia in 1976. She attended Germantown Friends School and later graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in African-American studies. During her time at Wesleyan University she was a member of an all-female acappella group called the Wesleyan Spirits.

Career

In 2003, White joined a punk rock band called Stiffed as their lead singer. The band released two albums before disbanding in 2005. White then started working on solo material and released her debut single ""Creator"" in 2007. In 2008 she released her debut album Santogold which became a commercial success and charted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. Her songs were featured in numerous films and television shows. White's follow up album Master of My Make-Believe was released in 2012 and debuted at number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart.

Collaborations

White has collaborated with many well known artists including Diplo, Kanye West, Jay-Z, David Byrne and more. She has also performed with several bands including No Doubt and The Roots. She has also appeared in music videos for artists such as Beyoncé, John Legend and The Black Eyed Peas.

Legacy

White is considered to be one of the most influential female artists in the music industry today. She has been praised for her unique style of blending different genres of music together to create something unique and captivating. Her music has been featured in films, television shows and commercials. She is an inspiration to many young musicians and has won numerous awards including two Grammy Awards.