Why this album works
'Top Ranking' is notable for its innovative approach to remix culture, showcasing Santigold's versatility and Diplo's production prowess. The album received positive critical acclaim, contributing to the growing popularity of genre-blending in pop music during the late 2000s and influencing artists within the dance-pop and electronic scenes.
- Career context
- Released on July 15, 2008, 'Top Ranking: A Diplo Dub' arrived shortly after Santigold's acclaimed debut album, marking a moment of collaboration with renowned producer Diplo. At this stage in her career, Santigold was gaining recognition for her unique sound, blending genres and influences that would define her artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- RedOne· will.i.am· Chris Brown
Tracklist
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- 1 Dub Selection (intro) 0:44
- 2 Late Night (Unstoppable mix) 3:12
- 3 Shuv It (Disco D Blend) 1:50
- 4 I'm a Lady (Diplo mix) Standout 2:40
- 5 Posse on Broadway 1:11
- 6 Lights Out (Diplo's Panda Bear mix) 2:21
- 7 Save Me 1:29
- 8 Be Stiff 1:49
- 9 Mesopotamia 1:47
- 10 Gerry and the Holograms 3:05
- 11 Anne (Switch mix) 1:41
- 12 L.E.S. Artistes (XXXChange mix) Standout 3:49
- 13 Dutty Six Pack 2:52
- 14 Find a Way (Graeme and Switch mix) / Lunar Camel 2:16
- 15 Marijuana 1:41
- 16 Shanty Town 1:04
- 17 Guns of Brooklyn 2:59
- 18 Iko Iko 1:34
- 19 Big Belly Guns 2:41
- 20 Get It Up (Radioclit mix) 4:23
- 21 Mark Ronson in Studio 1:58
- 22 Run Hide 2:33
- 23 Pigeon Rock 1:13
- 24 Barbwire 0:32
- 25 Know How Fe Chat 1:03
- 26 Ghetto Defendant 1:11
- 27 Check It 1:23
- 28 Unstoppable / Night Dub 1:36
- 29 They Know / Stagger 2:59
- 30 Creator (Mumdance mix) Standout 3:31
- 31 Turbulence Duplate (Starstruck Diplo mix) 1:59
- 32 Send a Moses 1:24
- 33 Ital Corner 3:30
- 34 Icarus 2:44
- 35 Right Brigade 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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