Top tracks — play these first
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Can’t Get Enough of Myself — This track serves as the album's exuberant opener, encapsulating its themes of self-empowerment and confidence with a catchy hook and infectious beat.
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Big Boss Big Time Business — With its sharp commentary on power dynamics in society, this track showcases Santigold's keen lyrical wit while melding diverse musical influences.
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Who Be Lovin’ Me — This collaboration with Iggy Azalea blends their distinctive styles, creating a vibrant discussion of love and identity set against an upbeat backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative pop elements with strong production but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features layered vocals and a driving beat, setting an upbeat tone for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and varied instrumentation, which keeps the listener engaged.
- Lyrically, the album frequently shifts between personal narratives and broader social commentary, often within the same song.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- bold and eclectic production
- uplifting anthems for celebration
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- for daytime energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- need immediate emotional payoff
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, 99¢ marks Santigold's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed 2012 record Master of My Make-Believe. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her unique sound and artistic identity after a four-year hiatus from music. This album showcases her growth as an artist and reflects contemporary social themes through a playful yet introspective lens.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can’t Get Enough of Myself 3:57
- 2 Big Boss Big Time Business 3:36
- 3 Banshee 3:46
- 4 Chasing Shadows 3:15
- 5 Walking in a Circle 3:56
- 6 Who Be Lovin’ Me 3:53
- 7 Rendezvous Girl 4:22
- 8 Before the Fire 3:04
- 9 All I Got 2:56
- 10 Outside the War 4:31
- 11 Run the Races 4:24
- 12 Who I Thought You Were 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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