Electric Picnic Countdown - Santigold

Up next on my Electric Picnic list is Santigold.


It's not surprising that this Philly native has been likened to M.I.A. because the two have worked with some of the same people and also have the same influences (and because they're both female right?).


Unlike M.I.A. her music doesn't have any political undertones and dare I say it, is a helluva a lot better than anything produced by M.I.A - who's a bit of a one-trick pony if you ask me.


My favourite track from her 2008 album, Santogold, is Lights Out:

She's also done a few collaborations and this duet with those BKLYN legends Beastie Boys is a cracking tune. Beastie Boys have never disappointed on the video-front and this is another to add to the creative collection:

Her new album is supposed to be released sometime over the coming months, no doubt we'll get a sneak preview at the picnic!