I so deeply value and appreciate Santigold's articulation of awareness at a young age that as a young Black girl, she was "different." Quite often, Black culture will dictate that you must dress in a particular manner, listen only to certain music, and even speak in a way that is approved. When one is different, there is ostracization, teasing, and at times, closed-minded cruelty to contend with. Santigold created music that accompanied my Life during the most transformative, traumatizing, and unforgettable period I've ever known. My gratitude toward her boundless talent and unique presentation is permanently embedded within my heart and mind. 🖤
Maybe in NY... but Black culture has Always been about freedom of expression because our ancestors were always considered 'a peculiar people' and that is the very reason they were ostracized by the oppressors. There is no one way to be dress or behave or express in our culture. There's always been a huge melting pot but again perhaps that wasn't your experience. 🖤 I hope you've been able to evolve from that and not think our entire culture is unaccepting of people that consider themselves as different. We've always been that and always embraced it, flipped it and highlited it.😂💃🏽🕺🏾👩🏽🎤👨🏽🎤
I worked with her through a company I was with around the time of her first(?) record…and I can attest, she’s super cool. Nice to see that she still seems to be.
I was lucky enough to work a gig at a venue when she was part of a Bacardi tour or something back in 07 or 08? She only performed 2-3 songs but it was so obvious she was a special talent and I’ve been obsessed ever since. I love the anecdote about “Creator” because the first time I played it , my poor dog didn’t know WHAT was going on with those opening vocals lmao
When she started talking about going to the record store with her dad I almost started to cry. The social experience of sharing a place and time with other people who love music and just want to find something else to transport them the way only records can do! I wish I could take my dad one more time.
I had to check that I wasn't imagining that she was actually already making music in 2010 (when I first heard of her) because she looks so incredibly young. She's only a few years younger than me but looks 20-25 years younger than me! Incredible. Talented artist and seemingly a very cool human being.
OMYGOODNESS!! Santi!! Still gorgeous!! I went to your amazing concert In Houston at House of Blues with Bad Andrew in HS!! It was Santigold, M.I.A. and La Roux everyday in mid 2000's!! Still listening to You'll find a way!! Thank you for this QUEEN!!!
Wow that's awesome parenting. Going to a Kuti concert at aged 7. There would been a lot of weed at those shows. Sean Kuti is repping his Dad's work hard. Exceptional picks, classy lady!
I've been watching this channel for a couple of years. Many of the featured artists I do not know. But what they all have in common are interesting music choices. It's always a rewarding experience.
Bonnaroo 2009, I’m 18, she played in the daytime and it was still my favorite show of bonnaroo 09 and 10. I smoked a joint with a stranger and in return he smoked some hash with me. Those were the days
I love learning about the music the influences other music folks cuz you ready can a sense of their style and how they incorate that into their own music. Santigold one of my FAVES and having listening to her discography so many times, all of these make sense to me. Once again, Santigold is a huge inspiration. I believe in Santigold
Karma is a masterpiece, can never say enough good things about it. 3 Feet High and Rising and Striaght Outta Compton are certified classics. R.I.P. Pharoah Sanders, Eazy-E and Trugoy the Dove.
Santigold is a huge inspiration to me and one of my fave musical artists of all time. It’s funny that she says she can’t watch horror films and that ghosts don’t show up for her because they know she’d be too scared to see them… I say the same things about myself 😂 Thank you for this. I love her so much
I'm happy to see amoeba inviting woman specially black woman or minorities, I think I have never seen a trans person in the show, but I'm happy to see more diversity because lets be honest they invited a majority of white cis men that for me it's crazy because it's 2023 trans people are out there making things and you know that woman in music exist by this far
As soon as I heard Santigold I was hooked, she captures such a specific feeling for me, youth, warmth, city lights twinkling up through the base of my spine God I know thats corny but I love her
Seems like a cool lady!!! I'm amazed how 3 Feet High and Rising, one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time was out of print for so long, I think Tommy Boy did a limited run about 20-odd years ago, bud damn, it must've really hurt their career. I bought my copy in the summer of '89 on sale for £3.99 in Woolworths, I think I pretty much wore it out!
I still have so much damn nostalgia for hearing Unstoppable when i first rented NBA 2K10 when i was a kid. Didn't know who the weird woman was but also couldn't explain why i liked the song so damn much 😂. But every time I have a nostalgic memory of that game, i automatically think of hearing that song while playing the draft combine
When I found out Santi and Martin "Doc" McKinney (exec prod for the Weeknd's Starboy) were behind Res's hit album, I was FLOORED. I only learned of Res back in 2019 and had been listening to Santigold since I was in the 3rd/4th grade (Mtv put me on ngl). So, finding out one of my fav artists collaborated w/ a new fav of mine on their debut felt like a full circle moment.
Hey fellow Santigold supporter 👋🏽 I heard that song was about him (and others in his circle👀) as well. Maybe they've made amends since then? Who knows.
Wow just the other day I was wondering where she's been. Sad that these extremely talented artists get held back so they can play cardi B on the radio its disgusting.
I was unfamiliar with Santigold, and when I saw her at the beginning of this video, I assumed she was 30-ish. Then she talked about when De La Soul's first album came out.... wait, what?! I looked up her age, and she's 46 🤯! I know Black don't crack, but she looks *amazing.* Really enjoyed her storytelling and general vibe. Gotta check out her music now.
Santigold loves De La Soul? Holy Hell, she's the real deal. This is why I got hooked to her songs. Disparate Youth is my favorite of hers. Play it every now and then 👏👏👏👏👏👏👊👊👊👊👊✊✊✊✊✊
I love this series and Santigold is one of the best yet to be invited onto the show. Not sure if these artists/celebrities have been done yet as there are now 16 seasons but some suggestions for future guests: Anderson Paak, Mumford and Sons, Tyler, the Creator, Post Malone, Fred Armisen, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala), and Hans Zimmer.
I feel the same about horror movies.. I'm ok with the ones that don't stick with me..a counselor once told me that your subconscious mind doesn't know it's not you in the movie leading to those sweaty palms, heart beating, etc. Your subconscious mind also remembers everything it's heard throughout the day... it's hearing the conversations in the background, lyrics, and etc..when your winding down your brain starts to syphon all the info you've heard consciously and subconsciously. She told me this to help me realize I indeed have control of my mind when it feels it's spinning out of control 💜
No dis, no shade. Had a where are they now moment the other day about her. (Keep up old man! My bad) Anyway, def checking out her new music and all her picks!
This young lady right here has very good musical tastes even though I've never heard of her but I'm going to check her out and see what her music is like specially after looking at the music that she listens to especially that jazz!👍💯
This woman is the real deal; smart, beautiful, interesting, eloquent and stellar taste in tunes.
Indeed
Frrr i loved this interview🤍
Sooooo true
Facts
She believes in ghosts, so she can't be that smart.
I didn’t think I could love Santigold more than I already did. I hope I get to see her live one day 🤞🏼
Samesiez.
I hope you get to meet her. She’s so lovely and sweet.
She is on tour now.
I so deeply value and appreciate Santigold's articulation of awareness at a young age that as a young Black girl, she was "different." Quite often, Black culture will dictate that you must dress in a particular manner, listen only to certain music, and even speak in a way that is approved. When one is different, there is ostracization, teasing, and at times, closed-minded cruelty to contend with. Santigold created music that accompanied my Life during the most transformative, traumatizing, and unforgettable period I've ever known. My gratitude toward her boundless talent and unique presentation is permanently embedded within my heart and mind. 🖤
YES! I related to her so heavily as another black girl who felt different form my fellow black peers. Also from NY too.
Maybe in NY... but Black culture has Always been about freedom of expression because our ancestors were always considered 'a peculiar people' and that is the very reason they were ostracized by the oppressors. There is no one way to be dress or behave or express in our culture. There's always been a huge melting pot but again perhaps that wasn't your experience. 🖤 I hope you've been able to evolve from that and not think our entire culture is unaccepting of people that consider themselves as different. We've always been that and always embraced it, flipped it and highlited it.😂💃🏽🕺🏾👩🏽🎤👨🏽🎤
This woman is amazing.
💯 Agreed
@@SkyNetGeneral-Google her after you escape from captivity.
from FIFA game
"You could be grounded and still get records" is such a great way to describe the importance that her father wanted to have music be for her.
I saw her when she was Santogold on her first album tour in a tiny club. Still one of my fave shows I ever went to, incredible energy and positivity.
her first album is so good
I worked with her through a company I was with around the time of her first(?) record…and I can attest, she’s super cool. Nice to see that she still seems to be.
Santigold is such a beautiful artist. I always have her tracks playing in my head.
I was lucky enough to work a gig at a venue when she was part of a Bacardi tour or something back in 07 or 08? She only performed 2-3 songs but it was so obvious she was a special talent and I’ve been obsessed ever since. I love the anecdote about “Creator” because the first time I played it , my poor dog didn’t know WHAT was going on with those opening vocals lmao
Creator is one of her best songs!
Did you meet her? She’s a literal angel
When she started talking about going to the record store with her dad I almost started to cry. The social experience of sharing a place and time with other people who love music and just want to find something else to transport them the way only records can do! I wish I could take my dad one more time.
"My friend Yasiin" like its some just some buddy from way back but its frickin mos def haha
Love this woman, her artistry and uniqueness.
I would have gladly watched a one hour version of this.
Her...and Res, they never got the commercial success they deserve. Amazing artists.
Res! She deserved so much better!
Tbh everyone doesn’t want to be super famous and the industry is demonic that why Lauryn hill left lol
Love santigold! Only know one song by Res… they say vision but I loved it
I had to check that I wasn't imagining that she was actually already making music in 2010 (when I first heard of her) because she looks so incredibly young. She's only a few years younger than me but looks 20-25 years younger than me! Incredible. Talented artist and seemingly a very cool human being.
Yea and she has like 4 kids
I love her song with Beastie Boys, Don't Play no Game I Can't Win! One of their last great songs. RIP MCA, RIP Trugoy The Dove, RIP Easy-E🎤🔥
The first album she pulls out is a pure masterpiece. I knew she was a good one to watch.
Disparate Youth is a stone cold classic, takes me back a decade, damn......
One of my favourite songs, period. "Oh we said our dreams will carry us, and if they don't fly we will run" gets me every time 😊🖤.
OMYGOODNESS!! Santi!! Still gorgeous!! I went to your amazing concert In Houston at House of Blues with Bad Andrew in HS!!
It was Santigold, M.I.A. and La Roux everyday in mid 2000's!! Still listening to You'll find a way!! Thank you for this QUEEN!!!
I knew this one would be good. I got a few must listens added to my list now. Thanks, Santigold.
Santigold is so awesome. Took me a few listens for "Spirituals" to click for me, but once it did, I loved it like all of her other albums.
Santigold, the ultimate Selector.
Saw her in concert 14 yrs ago. Top 3 performances I've seen in my life. So great!
Wow that's awesome parenting. Going to a Kuti concert at aged 7. There would been a lot of weed at those shows. Sean Kuti is repping his Dad's work hard. Exceptional picks, classy lady!
Colombian fan here. You fucking ROCK Santigold! Life and Love from SouthAmerica
Now we know why her music is so unique.
I've been watching this channel for a couple of years. Many of the featured artists I do not know. But what they all have in common are interesting music choices. It's always a rewarding experience.
Great collection of sounds
Give her these 🌹🌸💐🌺🌷🌻🥀🌼💮🪷🪻⏳🎴
She had such an enriched upbringing, it's like she grew up as an culture-billionaire
That is such an incredible and memorable phrase, "culture- billionaire..."
Bonnaroo 2009, I’m 18, she played in the daytime and it was still my favorite show of bonnaroo 09 and 10. I smoked a joint with a stranger and in return he smoked some hash with me. Those were the days
I love learning about the music the influences other music folks cuz you ready can a sense of their style and how they incorate that into their own music. Santigold one of my FAVES and having listening to her discography so many times, all of these make sense to me. Once again, Santigold is a huge inspiration. I believe in Santigold
huge shouts to augustus pablo! one of the best to ever do it
I freaking adore and respect Santigold mightily!
I love santigold so much. I need to pickup her albums on vinyl. Thanks for the reminder
Karma is a masterpiece, can never say enough good things about it. 3 Feet High and Rising and Striaght Outta Compton are certified classics. R.I.P. Pharoah Sanders, Eazy-E and Trugoy the Dove.
Awesome, so much insight into the unique aspects of her sound. Even the awesome bad Kate Bush impression.
Holy shit I’m in love. And those beads and that voice are an ASMR trap.
I love her, gonna paint an artpiece of her this weekend
Lady Aicha & Pisko Crane's Original Fulu Mziki Of Kinshasa - new to me, awesome!
Santigold is a huge inspiration to me and one of my fave musical artists of all time. It’s funny that she says she can’t watch horror films and that ghosts don’t show up for her because they know she’d be too scared to see them… I say the same things about myself 😂 Thank you for this. I love her so much
santigold looks amazing for 46! like she must be sippin from the fountain of youth frfr
Haven't heard from Santigold in foreveerrer. So good to see her gain.
Used to love her and m.i.a back in my very early college days. 😎✌️
Great episode, she is such a legend!
I'm happy to see amoeba inviting woman specially black woman or minorities, I think I have never seen a trans person in the show, but I'm happy to see more diversity because lets be honest they invited a majority of white cis men that for me it's crazy because it's 2023 trans people are out there making things and you know that woman in music exist by this far
Yawn
Placing the Augustus Pablo album Rockers in the bag at 0:09. Plus Kate Bush, great taste
African Head Charge! ❤❤❤
As soon as I heard Santigold I was hooked, she captures such a specific feeling for me, youth, warmth, city lights twinkling up through the base of my spine God I know thats corny but I love her
Seems like a cool lady!!! I'm amazed how 3 Feet High and Rising, one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time was out of print for so long, I think Tommy Boy did a limited run about 20-odd years ago, bud damn, it must've really hurt their career. I bought my copy in the summer of '89 on sale for £3.99 in Woolworths, I think I pretty much wore it out!
Good picks AND she's wearing a Bauhaus shirt? RESPECT
I still have so much damn nostalgia for hearing Unstoppable when i first rented NBA 2K10 when i was a kid. Didn't know who the weird woman was but also couldn't explain why i liked the song so damn much 😂. But every time I have a nostalgic memory of that game, i automatically think of hearing that song while playing the draft combine
Santigold is an artist in every sense. Can't wait to see her live.
Need to reissue her self titled on vinyl
Vinyl Me Please is reissuing it for their September Essentials Record of the Month
Exciting I so love Santigold and her amazing work😊
She reminds me of my cat Lucia 😭
they look alike
so good i had to watch again. … i also love these picks…
shes a beautiful soul. amen.
would love to meet someday. God bless ya.
everyone.
Thank you so much for this. Santigold is ALL time favorite. I love seeing her. Great to learn she has a podcast 💗💖
santigold with a bauhaus shirt? so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been in love with Santi's work since age 12. It all started with Res's "How I Do" album, not knowing she wrote it at the time
no wayyyyyyy.. thanks for telling us! 'they-say vision' has been a favorite since childhood.
When I found out Santi and Martin "Doc" McKinney (exec prod for the Weeknd's Starboy) were behind Res's hit album, I was FLOORED. I only learned of Res back in 2019 and had been listening to Santigold since I was in the 3rd/4th grade (Mtv put me on ngl). So, finding out one of my fav artists collaborated w/ a new fav of mine on their debut felt like a full circle moment.
She just exudes coolness
I love Santigold! ❤️
Wait, you mentioned Yasiin Bey is one of your best friends, but isn't Golden Boys about him?
Hey fellow Santigold supporter 👋🏽
I heard that song was about him (and others in his circle👀) as well. Maybe they've made amends since then? Who knows.
She’s so awesome. Love her track with the Beastie Boys.
Lovely lovely! Practically perfect in every way!
Wow just the other day I was wondering where she's been. Sad that these extremely talented artists get held back so they can play cardi B on the radio its disgusting.
So rad. Great artist.
i was so in love with her as a teenager, also still to this day tho
Stunning picks. I knew she wouldn't let me down. I stan since 2008
I love her and her musical picks.
I was unfamiliar with Santigold, and when I saw her at the beginning of this video, I assumed she was 30-ish. Then she talked about when De La Soul's first album came out.... wait, what?! I looked up her age, and she's 46 🤯! I know Black don't crack, but she looks *amazing.* Really enjoyed her storytelling and general vibe. Gotta check out her music now.
Love Santigold! Her music is so interesting ❤
Oh my gosh.
i LOVE Pharaoh Sanders!! That album in particular.
“The Creator Has a Master Plan” . .. that 32 minute opus is pure gold!
No way she is 46. Beautiful
A tour with Santigold and Saul Williams would be dope AF!
As a big fan of NWA and Santigold, her picking Straight Outta Compton spoke so much to me! Respect her even more as an artist!
Fulu Miziki is the mf truth!
Def one of the better WIMBs. Love her
Love me some Santigold....thought for sure she'd talk about Missing Persons or the bauhaus T-shirt she's wearing under the jacket. Surprise.
Santigold, my word...
Give her all her flowers
Kate Bush with Trio Bulgarka
Santigold loves De La Soul? Holy Hell, she's the real deal. This is why I got hooked to her songs. Disparate Youth is my favorite of hers. Play it every now and then 👏👏👏👏👏👏👊👊👊👊👊✊✊✊✊✊
My faves: De La Soul, African Head Charge, Fela: and therefore why I like Santigold's music!
Saw Santigold at NXNE Toronto 2019.
Omg Santigold. I hope you know we were blasssting Disparate Youth in S*uth Africa when it came out❤🎉 I'm so happy Santigold is wellllll
I’ve been listening to Santigold since her first album in 08 I guess. Seeing her tonight for the first time here in Chicago.
I love this series and Santigold is one of the best yet to be invited onto the show. Not sure if these artists/celebrities have been done yet as there are now 16 seasons but some suggestions for future guests: Anderson Paak, Mumford and Sons, Tyler, the Creator, Post Malone, Fred Armisen, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala), and Hans Zimmer.
This intrigued me. A lot her picks I am unfamiliar with. I have to remember to check some of this stuff out.
I love Santigold ♥ And yeeah, Yasiin & her are friends. My god, i would love to have a tea with them and listen to music.
no don cherry wtuftuf mygyrl? and it's Leon Thomson ffs. or Thomas.
we who juke (sp ?) tattoine...
crunks not dead
Santigold, you're so awesome please tour Europe again, especially Hamburg Germany
I love her and the elections she did! And we don't have that books in Argentina 😢
I feel the same about horror movies.. I'm ok with the ones that don't stick with me..a counselor once told me that your subconscious mind doesn't know it's not you in the movie leading to those sweaty palms, heart beating, etc. Your subconscious mind also remembers everything it's heard throughout the day... it's hearing the conversations in the background, lyrics, and etc..when your winding down your brain starts to syphon all the info you've heard consciously and subconsciously. She told me this to help me realize I indeed have control of my mind when it feels it's spinning out of control 💜
No dis, no shade. Had a where are they now moment the other day about her. (Keep up old man! My bad)
Anyway, def checking out her new music and all her picks!
My friend owns the Hitchock family house in VT if you ever want to see it. Desperate Youth is an all time fave. Thanks for showing you're influences.
Beautiful haul, Santigold!
This is my favorite episode so far. I love your music but knew nothing about you. Now I do. Gonna play your music and drink some rum now❤
needed this. thanks.
so i didnt know Santigold prior, but wow, great choices
cool person
I am going to check out Santigold and probably love it
Thanks Am
Imagine they open Area51 and it's a Kate Bush concert?
Interesting artist, interesting picks.
Definitely checking her out.
Philly girl!
This young lady right here has very good musical tastes even though I've never heard of her but I'm going to check her out and see what her music is like specially after looking at the music that she listens to especially that jazz!👍💯