For an artist like Amanda Blank, influences are everything. The Philadelphia rapper/singer says she's been influenced by everyone from her producers, Diplo and Switch, to her mom. She also says that friend, colleague and partner in dance-music crime Santigold, is a huge influence.

"Santi was really instrumental to my growth," tells Spinner. "We're two women, two solo artists, doing our thing, our way." M.I.A. hitmaker Diplo also has a strong hand in her sound. "We're superhomies, friends forever," she says, adding that Diplo is always encouraging her by saying "Be better, rap it better."

And now, another influencer, DJ Eli Escobar, offers up this remix to Blank's single 'Make It Take It,' from her recently released debut. As Blank admits, her album is "all over the place" in terms of genres -- she switches between disco, club and rap songs -- and Escobar adds an '80s flavor to her standout track. Check it out below.

Download: 'Make It Take It' (DJ Eli Escobar Remix)

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