CL EXCLUSIVE/CONCERTS: CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE WITH SANTOGOLD & KID CUDI
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
So I hit up the Central Park Summerstage on Sunday, July 20 in NYC to check out my girl Santi ‘SANTOGOLD’ White perform her free set. She performed a few songs from her self-titled debut album (my favorite album of the year) and rock’d the stage pretty good. The concert also featured performances from: MZ STREAMZ, KID CUDI, as well as DJ Diplo, DJ Nick Catchdubs, DJ Blaqstarr and DJ A-Trak (Kanye’s DJ).
The scorching heat (yes it was hot as hell) did not stop the fans from showing some support. Almost 6,000 people attended the event and I was lucky enough to get some good shots of most of the happenings. I chilled with Santi backstage for a bit and she posed for some photos exclusively for Concrete Loop. I also have a new favorite rapper, this dude named Kid Cudi. I read some blogs about him earlier this year, but I finally got to see him perform live and his performance and personality was dope. Be on the lookout for an Artist Spotlight on him in the upcoming weeks. Anywho, peep some of my photos from the event.
SANTOGOLD PERFORMANCE PICS
KID CUDI PERFORMANCE PICS
random PICS FROM THE EVENT

Thanx to Calvin, Jesse, Santi & Crew for hooking it up!












84 Comments
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1.
why?
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
does santigold pay u guys to post about her???
ps: angel….i love you…but you need a make over
2.
ANGEL
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Naw she doesn’t pay me to post about her. I like her music and so do thousands of people across the world. It was hot as hell that day too, but it was dope.
3.
HOUSTON'S FINEST
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I love Santogold and Kid Cudi! I stand for GOOD music!
4.
Jayla James
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
That’s whats up. You in there Angel!! Nice flicks!!
http://WWW.JAY-JA.COM
5.
BASS MAN
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I’ve got to get into Santogold. I’ve heard great things about her music.
6.
yea whatever
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
“ME I’m a creator!” Yea, Santogold dope and different–reminds me of Gwen Stefani. It’s great to see black entertainers breaking out of the typical R&B, shake your ass, bootylicious stereotype. She’s breaking glass ceilings in the industry.
Btw..thanks, angel, for posting the info on Baltimore DJ K-Swift. It was good that concreteloop recognized her. This city is still reeling from the loss…such shock.
7.
e-ka
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Where’s the crowd shot? That would be dope to see
8.
Dior
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
i bet that shit was fly…santogold is really dope..she has talent…very unique and creative
9.
Rana- sxyldy
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I’m very sorry but saNOgold is TIRED looking!!
& TACKY!!
10.
Williamh
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
NOT A GOOD LOOK, H.A.M. BOTH OF THEM
11.
Dame(there is no stopping the haters)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Go Angel I am not sure about Santogold but I did like her song with Pharrell
12.
Rana- sxyldy
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
SaNOgold must be real busy with music because she puts no time & energy into herself. I’m not saying that everyone has to go GLAM SQUAD but damn, show an interest in YOU!!
13.
TiffanysWorld
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
There Angel go with that damn “Dope” again! Woman I’mma get cha!
14.
TiffanysWorld
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Lawd have mercy! Yall all got a case of the “DOPES”>>>
I’m about to pass out!
15.
divainva
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Oh my ! Have mercy .
16.
TRUTH
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
People complain when artists dont have enough talent but an amazing team of stylists ( hair, make-up, clothes, etc) and now people are complaining that an amazingly unique and talented artists isnt glam enough? Just goes to show people can never be satisfied. Those that can do. Those that can’t TALK ABOUT those that can.
17.
TiffanysWorld
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Well tell it like it is # 16! lmao…I’m still stuck on the “DOPES”!
18.
SMH
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
angel whew lawd sista u need a makeover ASAP u like like mr koolaid sister. santogold is ugly.
19.
QUIT HATIN'!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I personally like Angel & Santogold’s style. Some of you love Concrete Loop but don’t take the time to read up on the creator or the other contributors. Angel grew up in Hawaii and her style reflects that. I saw some other photos of her trying to change her style because people are always talking shit, but I’m glad she went back to doing her. Obviously she has connects, is getting paid and doesn’t give a fuck what you think.
Santi is the shit, I’m jealous I haven’t met her yet!
20.
AriesRme
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Looks like fun. Love the glasses Angel!
21.
politicallyincorrect
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
You folks can diss all you want but Summerstage was packed, a lot of people didn’t even get in and Santogold is about to go on tour w/ Coldplay. So go and continue to listen to your murder music and ring tone rappers, while artists like Santogold and Janelle Monae take music to another level into the 21st century. And about her style it more 80’s streetwear style from NYC. I know some of y’all country folks don’t know about that.
Angel did you move to NYC?
22.
STLCHICK
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Santigold looks cute. She usually photographs kinda draggish and she looks cute in these shots. Is that Taz dude the same guy that came up w/ that Obama promotion video?
23.
brooklyn stand up
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I was there on Sunday. Santogold came on last and everyone was almost dead from the heat. She tore the stage up though. Good look Angel and ignore these fools.
24.
pretty_charlie
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Nice Flicks, Angel your pretty…fuck the haters!!!!
25.
KEEP IT REAL 514
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
suprising how lil acts like them get central stage.. i find them boring, there should be more susperstars A list in central park..
WOW! angel you have perfect skin! thats hot keep reppin the loop
26.
darkflava
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Ok, I need to get out of Iraq SOON, I have NO IDEA who ANY of these people are!!!!
27.
TAYENYC
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I was one of the unfortunate ones, who had to hear it - but not see it from outside the gates. That had the place on lockdown, but hey, at least I got to sit in the shade.
28.
Elviz
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Angel u should move to NY. have u thought about it?This is the NY is the city for you.
29.
Tabby
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
@25, then they won’t be free anymore. NYC is flipped during the summer. They make it so everyone could find something to do without breaking their bank. Now if your looking for more A-lister, that’s MSG.
30.
Tabby
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
August 3rd Janelle Monae will be performing.
August 12 Jill Scott and Wyclef will be performing.
I’m in there both days. I hope I can get in…
31.
noonie2NOONIE
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I MISSED IT!! I SWEAR IF I NEVER WENT TO GOLDEN CRUST I WOULDA MADE IT!!
32.
minnie
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I LOVE SANTO GOLD!!! SHE FUNKY N GROOVY!! ANGELA I LIKE UR SHORTS!
33.
Ladyssolady
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Hey, there’s my man from Sa-Ra!
34.
Anonymous
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Hey Angel, Big ups to you for starting one of the world’s most successful blogs. Its wonderful to see our minority youth using their entrepreneurship for good(not street hustlin). It is my hope that you all continue to soar in all of your endeavors and continue to expand your growing empire. Thank you for being a true inspiration to those who can appreciate it. Much love and blessings.
Kind
35.
miss barbados
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Hey Madame Angel,
Anybody from CL hitting the Rock the Bells Tour Shows I haven’t had the opportunity to hit any yet hoping to hit the miami one in august but what’s the word on the street… ? Thumbs up or THumbs down ….
36.
let's not lie
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
@TRUTH most of the ppl complaining about her style are the ones who worship celebs that have stylists with no talent though. personally i’m more into talent than style. anyone can have “style” but not everyone can be creative. the mainstream lacks all creativity (not counting ppl like gwen, coldplay, jay-z) so it’s not when i can see an indie artist being just that, creative. is her style fly? not to me, i prefer m.i.a.’s style. she’s a bad chick. but santi is a bad chick in her own right. some of her songs are really different
37.
ANGEL!!! Where you at?
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Hey Angel, I read your commenting rules and it looks like you fallin off your job cause you need to DELETE some of these hatas! No warnings, no appeals LOL.
38.
Sunschine
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I like Santogold. Shes unique. Her personal style and music match. At least she’s not all glammed up screaming or giving the overly-produced vocals. If there are any foreign music wanna-bes on here, come to the US if you’re pretty or can hire someone to dress you differently, you’ll be a star.
Are number 19 and 34 part of the concreteloop.com staff? Just saying. Hopefully Angel doesnt let this negativity affect her; I dont see why she would. She’s a grown, educated woman. If people think she looks crazy, then they have a right to post their opinion about her as well as the celebrities, so get off of each other’s back. This is just a blog, enjoy it for what it is.
39.
QUIT HATIN’!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
@ 38.
No I’m not on staff. I just stated my opinion on the post, as you did. Angel is cool as fuck to me. She made the blog out of nothing (with no connects like Perez H. had) and now she is kicking it with celebs. Only 23 too? I respect the hustle.
40.
Baybunny a.k.a Miss E Class
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Angel,
You are an INSPIRATION!
41.
Kina
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Im just glad the confidence level is high…And ya’ll have a good one.
42.
Becca
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
i LOVE kid cudi… he’s cute & talented.
i never really got into santogold tho…. not my cup of tea.
i love her style though
43.
Sunschine
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Ummmm……Exactly why this negativity probably doesnt make a difference to her one way of the other. Responding to negative posters is a waste of time because Angel letting it ever bother her would be a complete waste of time. Feeding into all these negative comments just makes those respondents feel like they are really going to bring this girl down in the first place - - - that was my point @39. Calm down
44.
JH Corp.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Big Ups to Angel, been feeling the site since the beginning, glad your meeting alot of celebs and showcasing it. Haters can fall backkkkkk. Some fo these bloggers wont even show their faces (Hint Hint: I wont say any names because I wont my comment to post) but Santogold is Hot and where can i get my Concreteloop.com poster at users should be given a chance to send in and you can post the hottest ones.
45.
Chrismar
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Santogold is copying M.I.A.’s style hard as fuck the hair color, the way she raps sings or w.e. and the 80’s style clothing. GET OFF HER DICK AND BE ORIGINAL.
46.
ReBeL
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Man I’m sooooo jealous! I LOVE Santi! Her cd is my favorite this year! I really wanna see her live. I was gonna go see her at Coldplay’s concert but the seating is horrible!
So hopefully I will be able to in the future! Santogold keep up the great work & I cannot wait for your sophomore cd!
47.
TeTe(LOVIN KID CUDI)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
haha,weird,im listening to kid cudi now……i’ve been upset that CL hasnt been posting him much…as you can tell by my sn,i love this dude….his music is hot
i’ve never gotten into santogold,dont think i will.
48.
lovelifedrama.com
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Hi Hatas!
First and foremost, Angel you go GURL!!!! Keep doing your thing and keep on ignoring these hatas who r hating on your orginality. Now onto the topic… I have not really taken the time to research Santigold; therefore, I wont make an ignorant comment regarding her. I will say that I am feeling her style. It’s refreasing to see a young woman making moves without having to shake her azz across the stage while wearing a mini skirt, a ripped wife beater, 10 inch stillettos and with a lace front down her back.
I don’t much about Kid Cudi either so I guess I am signing off now.
In the words of #16 - Those that can do. Those that can’t TALK ABOUT those that can.
Bye Hatas
http://www.lovelifedrama.com - a FREE Online Urban Fiction novel
49.
divainva
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
____@38 . OMg . Thank you ! I honestly don’t think Angel cares what people say or she would not continue to post her pictures . Everyone eyes don’t hold the same standards of beauty . I think I’m the hottest chick in the world , but guess what ? everyone don’t agree with me on that . Im still confident and think I’m beautiful and Angel must feels the same , so stop crying . This is a blog for goodness sakes ! get over it .
50.
Rachel
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Love Santogold’s album! Shove It is my favorite track (dub!).
Damn… Angel’s look is receiving tons of comments! Nice glasses… and shirt.
51.
KENAY
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
some of yall are ridiculous you wanna talk about people needin a makeover but yet your ass aint all over the internet for people to see….how about you post a pic up and let us judge what you have on
52.
GiGi
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Personally I’m not feeling Angel’s style….but as i stated its her style. Everyone is free to act, dress, and be who they wanna be. I think the shades are dope (haha) but I would sans the rest of the outfit.
I digress from the clothes because as others stated look at where she started and where she presently is. Keep doin ya thing…..and be true to yourself. Do what makes you happy and never live life by others standards.
53.
Ladycole
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
guys im mad. i planned to go to this the minute i read the summer stage schedule in my timeoutnewyork. but…due to partying to hard the night before i did not have the strength. especially in the heat!!! I LOVE SANTOGOLD. lord willing i will get to see her again.
54.
Toons
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Santogold is the shit, get in. My personal faves are “shove it” it has a reggae vibe that makes you wanna dance, its for the haters, also “starstruck” and “i’m a lady” which has an alternative vibe. She has an eclectic sound so you never get bored.
55.
IT'S ALL LIFE
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
everyone is too busy trying to clown Angel & Santogold that they didn’t even check out the full post.
Those pictures are actually pretty goodl I didn’t know Angel took photos. I actually applaud you for continuing to post your photos on YOUR site when you get 100’s of thousands hits from crazed celebrity obsessed people. I couldn’t do it and neither could half of these cowards. Too judgmental for me.
& Santogold ain’t ugly number 18. Let me see your face real quick.
56.
Tired of the BS
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
That’s alright Darkflava keep holding it down and doing ya thing. I just found out who she was about 2 weeks ago
God Bless!!
57.
alittleextra
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
love angel’s swag. keep doing u girl…hey u must be doing something right, cuz u surely giving the naysayers something 2 talk about…anyhoo, im gonna try 2 listen 2 santogold, never heard her music, but i like people who dont stick 2 tha traditional norms
58.
Ceecollegegal
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
I am definetly feelin’ SAnToGolD.
@18 SAnToGold is not ugly
59.
Intrigue216
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
Angel, you have beautiful glowing skin. I’m so jealous cause my skin has never been that clear, seriously. Anyway, I know that show was on point and I really wish I was there. I bet everybody did burn up in NYC cause it gets blazing hot there. I’m going to keep an eye out for the other artist mentioned.
Sidenote:
Angel, your theme song should be “Hi Haters” by Maino. I think the song should play when visitors log on to the site, lol.
60.
lucida
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
ANGEL!! I knew it was you!!! I was all the way on the end by the v.i.p. side in the front and I saw you walkin past but i wasnt quite sure it was you. Then you turned around and i saw u with you’re camera hangin’ around your neck. I snapped 2 pics of u so that I can make sure it was you cuz it was too damn hot to be checkin’ pics on my cam. Diplo, Blaqstarr, and A-Trak were dope. So was Santi, but her performance was way too short. KID CUDI IS THE HOTNESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! He is tooo cute. lol And was that Kid Sister on stage dancin’????
61.
why?
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
i love how not kissing angel’s ass makes u a “hater”
62.
Kellz
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
Santogold is like the black version of M.I.A. lol. I wish CL would post MORE indie-alt artists tho….
63.
rockpaperscissors
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
LOL @ # 18 “CAN SOMEBODY GET HER AN SOS NO I MEAN A SUS!
ANGEL MUST BE A MAN CAUSE DAMM A WOMAN CAN’T BE WALKING AROUND LOOKING LIKE THAT SERIOUSLY!
64.
KEEP HOPE ALIVE
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
I admire any woman who is not afraid to go against the grain. I admire any woman who has not become so possess with what society thinks of her. I admire any woman who is not afraid to not give a sh*t. That takes a strong woman. Do you know how hard that must be. Some of the most intelligent black women will spend a lifetime truly not being happy within, still trying to define their beauty by society’s standards ( By men standards). These women are strong. Unfornately, I am not that strong.
65.
Jesus Tomas
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
Santo Gold is cute the two songs I have with her and Pharrell “Drive Thru” and some other are the best.
66.
Intrigue216
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
Wow #61. I agree somewhat,but that comment was harsh. Cut her some slack, it was probably 100 degrees standing outside in that park. #63 I agree with you as well. Some people can’t help how they look and work with what they got. Confidence is much better than just a pretty face.
67.
Jesus Tomas
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
Im in Raleigh durham it sucks down here just overly Obese people, greasy food, and white aritsts only preform here….that aren’t cool. I cant wait to move to NYC to see a concert like this or DC…The south sucks.maybe except Charlotte, ATL. (to visit not to live, never again)..and Miami is the ebst of all…other than that..stay up north better concerts better social life…more things to buy and do. Imagine a Santo Gold concert here….I wish.
68.
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69.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
Angel you got great skin it looks smooth like a babies bottom
70.
msblknasty1
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
leave angel alone…. u mutha fuckers would not have a blog if it wasnt for her…. because the rest of these so call black blogs suck … her looks dont have nothing to do with what she brings to the table for us …..stop biting tha hand that feeds you before yo ass starve to death lolololol
71.
mrs sands
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
Is this post about Santogold, or Angel not living up to yall’s “high fashion” standards….LOL Damn yall supposed to be glad that this site has been brought to “us” by “us”…Keep it moving Angel!
72.
KSPANCHICK
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
I’M NOT LIKING MOST OF THESE NEW ARTISTS NOWADAYS!!!! YALL LOOK A MESS!
73.
MSPENCE
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
I agree with #1, Angel..You have great skin.. Why the Jackie-O shades all the time? But anywhoo, I do agree that Santogold is fire, but I can never find her album in DC record stores..I guess I need to travel..I like the fact that her style is very early nineties..diggin the MC Hammer pants!!
74.
KSPANCHICK
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
This is called corner store chic…lol
75.
MSPENCE
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 /
Wow..you can actually tell who the young immature bloggers are…Number 72 come in…Copy, do u read me, number 72…
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