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Xfm Meets Santogold
Woman of the moment Santogold - that's Santi White to her mum - took time out to speak exclusively to Xfm abut what pushes her go buttons, the state of New York's music scene, who she'd like to work with and so much more.
How did you get to where you are today?
"I think just growing up I had really varied influences..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Do you find it easy having so much freedom with your music? It must be hard to market your style...
"Maybe I'm the nightmare for demanding that my record be treated with attention..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Have you found it difficult as a solo female artist?
"It's been rough as a woman definitely..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Have you had your vision in place for a long time?
"They totally respected and admired that I had this vision..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Was it a conscious decision to make your songs a perfect pop song length?
"I write pop songs, that's what's easy for me..." [Listen To Full Answer]
How did you decide who to work with?
"It was just a really organic process..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Do you feel you've worked with a community of artists?
"It's hard for me to work with people...I get really shy..." [Listen To Full Answer]
What do you think of the music coming out of New York at the minute? Bands like Vampire Weekend and Yeasayer etc...
"It sounds like a New England record to me...like Paul Simon..." [Listen To Full Answer]
How come everyone seems to be moving to Brooklyn?
"Everybody's like 'what's Brooklyn got?', it's cheap!...." [Listen To Full Answer]
What's next for you?
"Im gonna do a lot of festivals...I'll be over here a lot..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Is there anyone you'd like to work with?
"Devo is my favourite band...It would make my life..." [Listen To Full Answer]
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