About Me
He went from recording songs in his dorm room at Notre Dame, to playing before sold
out crowds at the request of major recording artists like WYCLEF JEAN.
SANTIAGO is a Native American (koasati) - Pacific Islander (hachamaori) with a deep rooted passion for artistic expression. He has a degree in architecture, is an accomplished sculptor, photographer, dancer, model, has been featured in major motion pictures, and more recently has created his own independent label, REBEL MUSIK. Santiago does all his own songwriting, recording, and production. He has opened for major recording artists like WYCLEF JEAN, Lyfe Jennings, Ari Hest..and has performed at venues like SUMMERFEST in Milwaukee.
GROWING UP as a military kid, he has lived everywhere from LOUISIANA to italy..but nothing compares to his home island of GUAM where he was raised and where he draws most of his musical influences. He describes his music 'as a little bit of sweet in world full of conflicting truths.'
THE BEAT, draws alot from his hip-hop inspirations growing up as a kid in the 90's.. like ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, THE FUGEES, DIGABLE PLANETS, BORN JAMERICANS, PM DAWN...
THE MELODY, comes from old island songs that his family used to perform in the backyard & from dancehall rhythms that he'd study frequently
THE SOUL comes from his high school days in LOUISIANA...where he performed in the local church choir..also from his dad's playlist that would include old 70's soul-funk like THE GAP BAND, EARTH, WIND & FIRE
THE HYBRID, it wasn't until college that santiago stumbled upon rock...old WEEZER, BEN HARPER, JACK J and W, and a little band by the name of SUBLIME. Listening to old b-sides, and digging deeper to the emotions that brad pushed.. he tapped into something good, mixed it with a little old.. a little new.... listen.
**EP orders are available!! Only $10.
The JUICEBOX EP is an AUTOGRAPHED LIMITED EDITION hard copy, featuring 5 songs,
artwork by SANTIAGO. The Full JUICEBOX LP will be exclusively available on iTunes
EARLY SUMMER '08.
GET YOUR OWN SHIRT OFFISHAL designed by SANTIAGO, only $25.
SOLD OUT of XL & XXL!!
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