Santigold filters rap, dancehall and R&B through a militaristic sound. Like the military, individuality (songs) gives way to communal ideals (the album). The mechanized whole gradually reveals a glistening, organic voice. Santigold perhaps plagiarizes M.I.A.’s tactics, sure. For women artists searching for useful formations, though, there are worse role models.
Reminds you of: M.I.A. / The Yeah Yeah Yeahs / Devo