Chink Santana
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Chink Santana | |
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| Born | Andre Parker Washington, D.C. |
| Genres | R&B, hip hop |
| Label | Murder Inc. |
Andre Parker, known by his stage name Chink Santana, is an American R&B record producer from Washington, D.C. He is known for co-producing albums including Ashanti (2002),[1] by singer of the same name, as well as its follow-up, Chapter II (2003).[2] He also co-wrote and produced tracks on Judgement Days (2005),[3] the second album by English singer Ms. Dynamite.
He guest appeared on Jim Jones' 2009 single "Perfect Day", having also co-produced several of Jones' albums beginning with Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) (2006).[4]
Originally from Washington, D.C., Santana was an original member of the rap group CCOC (Cap City Outzyda Clique) and a member of the Junkyard Band. Chris Gotti, brother of Irv Gotti, of Murder Inc. Records heard an independent release by CCOC and, impressed with Santana's production work, brought him into the record label.[5]
Cameos and featured appearances
He co-starred with Keyshia Cole in her "I Should Have Cheated" music video as her cheating boyfriend. Santana also appeared as singer Ashanti's love interest in the music video for her single "Don't Let Them".
