In an interview, electro artist Santigold has said the success of “joke band” LMFAO makes her cry.
The Karen O-, Mark Ronson- and Beastie Boys-collaborator recently did an interview with Pitchfork, where she said she was disappointed by the state of music now, singling out party-rockers LMFAO.
She said, “I think there’s a lack of true art, and the fanfare is valued over actual substance. It’s like you don’t have to make good music to be fucking huge. Now, I’ll say that, and all the little kids will be like, “Fuck you. I hope you die.” [laughs] Don’t let them think you dissed Lady Gaga!”
She then confessed that she cried after watching a music awards show last year, and continued, “I’m sorry, but LMFAO performed at the Super Bowl? Aren’t they a joke band? That type of shit makes me cry. I’m like, ‘Really?’”
Santigold went on to praise Jay-Z, said she introduced Beyonce to Diplo who ended up working on her ‘Run The World (Girls)’, and admitted she loves Adele.
Her new album, Master of My Make-Believe, is due out in May. Check out her latest single ‘Disparate Youth’ below.
