Music
Solo star Santogold has hit out at music critics who label her music R&B just because she is black.
The singer, real name Santi White, claimed it is "totally racist" for people to presume she listened to certain music genres as a child.
She told Drowned in Sound: "Everyone is just so shocked that I don't like R&B. Why does R&B keep coming into my interviews?
"It's p***ing me off. I didn't grow up as a big fan of R&B and, like, what is the big shocker? It's stupid."
She added: "It's racist. It's totally racist."
Santogold's self-titled debut album was released last week.
> Click here for our review of Santogold's album
The singer, real name Santi White, claimed it is "totally racist" for people to presume she listened to certain music genres as a child.
She told Drowned in Sound: "Everyone is just so shocked that I don't like R&B. Why does R&B keep coming into my interviews?
"It's p***ing me off. I didn't grow up as a big fan of R&B and, like, what is the big shocker? It's stupid."
She added: "It's racist. It's totally racist."
Santogold's self-titled debut album was released last week.
> Click here for our review of Santogold's album
Singles Reviews
Darren Hayes: 'Bloodstained Heart' review Hayes continues his pursuit for old-fashioned romanticism.
The Sound
Sunday chart predictions: Maverick Sabre, moreHas Maverick Sabre topped the album charts? Find out in Friday's midweeks.
Music Interviews
Adam Lambert eyes Jessie J collaborationDigital Spy talks to the singer about his new album 'Trespassing'.
Album Reviews
Speech Debelle: 'Freedom of Speech'Speech Debelle storms back with her second album Freedom of Speech.
