Sasha (deejay)
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Not to be confused with Sasha (DJ).
| Sasha | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Karen Chin |
| Born | October 12, 1974 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Occupations | DJ, singer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Mango Records, Atlantic Records, VP Records |
| Associated acts | Sean Paul, MC Shan |
Sasha (born Karen Chin, born 1974)[1] is a dancehall deejay.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she was raised in Brooklyn.[1] Her first big hit was "Kill the Bitch" while she was still well in her teens.[1] In 1998, she wrote "Dat Sexy Body", composed on a variation of the "Bookshelf" riddim, which was later remixed with famous reggaeton artist Ivy Queen.
Her biggest hit is "I'm Still in Love with You" with fellow dancehall superstar Sean Paul.[1]
She has been featured in many albums and Dance mixes including Reggae Gold 2002 and Eddie Deejay Arroyo Presents Reggaeton Party Hits.
In the 2000s she started a hair salon business.[2]
She became a Christian in 2008, and stated that she would no longer perform the songs that made her famous.[3]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- 1998: "Bogle"/"Kill the Bitch"
- 2004: "I'm Still in Love with You" (with Sean Paul)
- 2004: "Dat Sexy Body"
- 2005: "Coca Cola Shape"/"Dat Sexy Body"
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Dreisinger, Baz (2004) "Barenaked Ladies", Vibe, March 2004, p. 154-8, retrieved 2011-02-19
- ^ "SASHA's business", Jamaica Star, 12 October 2004, retrieved 2011-02-19
- ^ Brooks, Sadeke "Sasha turns over life to Christ - Former dancehall artiste now lead singer for gospel band", Jamaica Star, retrieved 2011-02-19
