Sasha (Jamaican musician)

Sasha
Birth nameChristine Chin[1]
Also known asSista Sasha
Born1974 (age 49–50)
Kingston, Jamaica
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Deejay
  • singer
Years active1992–present
LabelsMango, Atlantic, VP

Christine Chin (born 1974),[2] better known by her stage names Sasha and Sista Sasha, is a Jamaican dancehall musician, presently recording gospel music.[3]

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she was raised in Queens, New York City.[2] Her first big hit was Dat Sexy Body.[2] 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 musician Sean Paul.[2]

In the 2000s, she started a hair salon business.[4] She became a Christian in 2008 and changed her stage name, and stated that she would no longer perform the songs that made her famous.[5]

  1. ^ "Sista Sasha from the top to rock bottom …. Now praising Jesus". The Gleaner. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Dreisinger, Baz (2004) "Barenaked Ladies", Vibe, March 2004, p. 154-8, retrieved 19 February 2011
  3. ^ "Sista Sasha breaks free – Entertainment". JamaicaObserver.com. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  4. ^ "SASHA's business", Jamaica Star, 12 October 2004, retrieved 19 February 2011
  5. ^ Brooks, Sadeke "Sasha turns over life to Christ – Former dancehall artiste now lead singer for gospel band Archived 1 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Star, retrieved 19 February 2011