Name: Spirituals
Brand: Santigold

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LJR001lp-C1

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

617308020922

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1 / Black / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

LJR001cd

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2022-09-23

617308032680

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Santigold

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Little Jerk Records

Santi White, born on September 25, 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, is an American songwriter, producer, and singer. In February 2009, she announced a change to her performing artist name from Santogold to Santigold due to legal action from Santo Gold, a jeweler and filmmaker.

With a diverse range of talents and influences spanning various genres including alternative rock, new wave, reggae and hip hop, Santigold has carved out a unique sound that captivates audiences worldwide. Her innovative approach to music production and songwriting has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

Known for her energetic live performances and thought-provoking lyrics that tackle social issues with wit and intelligence, Santigold continues to push boundaries in the music industry. With multiple albums under her belt and collaborations with renowned artists such as Jay-Z and Kanye West, she remains an influential figure in contemporary music.

Spirituals is Santigold's first full-length album since 2016's 99¢, and was mostly recorded during the 2020 lockdown. "All of a sudden there I was with three small children out of school—just-turned-two-year-old twins and a six-year-old—I was cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and changing diapers from morning to night, with three little kids coming in and out of my bed throughout each night like musical chairs. I was losing touch with the artist me, stuck in a part of myself that was too small. I felt the other parts of me were shrinking, disappearing." Santigold struggled but succeeded in defining a space in which she could center herself and collaborate virtually with producers and contributors: Rostam, Boys Noize, Dre Skull, P2J, Nick Zinner, SBTRKT, JakeOne, Illangelo, Doc McKinney, Psymun, Ricky Blaze, Lido, Ray Brady, and Ryan Olson.

"Recording this album was a way back to myself after being stuck in survival mode. It wasn't until I made the space to create that I realized I wasn't only creating music but a lifeline," she says. California was on fire, we were hiding from a plague, the social justice protests were unfolding. "I'd never written lyrics faster in my life. After having total writer's block, they started pouring out. I decided to create the future, to look towards where we are going, to create beauty and pull towards that beauty. I need that for myself, but it's also there for whoever else needs it."

Spirituals

Music US

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