Cham (singer)
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Cham is a Grammy Award
-nominated Jamaica
n recording artist, most well known for his 2006 single "Ghetto Story
" from his major label debut album of the same name
, a song which led to multiple "story" songs by other artists in a similar vein. He is currently signed to Atlantic Records
, and was previously known as Baby Cham, until 2005. He is still called "Baby Cham" by his Jamaican fans and fans from around the world.
The Miami New Times
referred to Cham's 2000 debut album Wow... The Story
as "the most anticipated album in years from any reggae artist," and a Washington Post review of a live Cham concert in 2006 described him as "the man who may be the next Sean Paul
-- a dancehall artist who crosses over to the U.S. hip-hop market."
Throughout his career, Cham has collaborated with many hip-hop and R&B artists such as Foxy Brown, Alicia Keys
, Carl Thomas, Shawn Mims, Akon
, and T-Pain
, Keke Palmer
and many others.
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
-nominated Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n recording artist, most well known for his 2006 single "Ghetto Story
Ghetto Story (song)
"Ghetto Story" is a dancehall/ragga single performed by dancehall artist Baby Cham signed to Atlantic Records. It was the first single to be released off his album called Ghetto Story. The song is most known for its reggae fusion remix called "Ghetto Story Chapter 2" featuring Alicia Keys...
" from his major label debut album of the same name
Ghetto Story
Ghetto Story is the major label debut album by Jamaican dancehall artist Cham, released on August 15, 2006. He used to be known as Baby Cham. Ghetto Storys title track caused internet rumours claiming that the Jamaican government had the track banned and they were picked up as a fact by couple of...
, a song which led to multiple "story" songs by other artists in a similar vein. He is currently signed to Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
, and was previously known as Baby Cham, until 2005. He is still called "Baby Cham" by his Jamaican fans and fans from around the world.
The Miami New Times
Miami New Times
The Miami New Times is a free weekly newspaper published in Miami and distributed every Thursday. It primarily serves the Miami area and is headquartered near Miami's Design District.-Overview:...
referred to Cham's 2000 debut album Wow... The Story
Wow... The Story
Wow... The Story is a double album by Baby Cham, released on October 24, 2000 and referred to by the Miami New Times as "the most anticipated album in years from any reggae artist.". The album serves as an introduction to Baby Cham, one of Jamaica's dancehall artists. The first disc has previous...
as "the most anticipated album in years from any reggae artist," and a Washington Post review of a live Cham concert in 2006 described him as "the man who may be the next Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
-- a dancehall artist who crosses over to the U.S. hip-hop market."
Throughout his career, Cham has collaborated with many hip-hop and R&B artists such as Foxy Brown, Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
, Carl Thomas, Shawn Mims, Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, and T-Pain
T-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
, Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer
Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee. She also starred as the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP...
and many others.
Albums
| Album information |
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| Wow... The Story Wow... The Story Wow... The Story is a double album by Baby Cham, released on October 24, 2000 and referred to by the Miami New Times as "the most anticipated album in years from any reggae artist.". The album serves as an introduction to Baby Cham, one of Jamaica's dancehall artists. The first disc has previous...
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| Ghetto Story Ghetto Story Ghetto Story is the major label debut album by Jamaican dancehall artist Cham, released on August 15, 2006. He used to be known as Baby Cham. Ghetto Storys title track caused internet rumours claiming that the Jamaican government had the track banned and they were picked up as a fact by couple of... Ghetto Story Ghetto Story is the major label debut album by Jamaican dancehall artist Cham, released on August 15, 2006. He used to be known as Baby Cham. Ghetto Storys title track caused internet rumours claiming that the Jamaican government had the track banned and they were picked up as a fact by couple of... ", "Rude Boy Pledge", "Tic Toc" |
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart positions | Album | ||||
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| U.S. Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
U.S. Rap Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
UK singles UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
AUS singles ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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| 2000 | "The Mass The Mass "The Mass" is the first single off the album Wow... The Story from Jamaican dancehall artist Baby Cham. It reached top thirty on the Australian charts.... " |
— | — | — | — | 21 | Wow... The Story |
| "Funny Man" | — | — | — | — | 42 | ||
| "Ghetto Pledge Ghetto Pledge "Ghetto Pledge" is third single from the album Wow... The Story by Jamaican dancehall artist Baby Cham.... " |
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| "Boom/Can I Get A" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006 | "Ghetto Story Ghetto Story (song) "Ghetto Story" is a dancehall/ragga single performed by dancehall artist Baby Cham signed to Atlantic Records. It was the first single to be released off his album called Ghetto Story. The song is most known for its reggae fusion remix called "Ghetto Story Chapter 2" featuring Alicia Keys... " |
99 | 22 | 15 | 62 | 22 | Ghetto Story |
| "Ghetto Story Chapter 2 Ghetto Story (song) "Ghetto Story" is a dancehall/ragga single performed by dancehall artist Baby Cham signed to Atlantic Records. It was the first single to be released off his album called Ghetto Story. The song is most known for its reggae fusion remix called "Ghetto Story Chapter 2" featuring Alicia Keys... " (featuring Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano... ) |
77 | 15 | 13 | — | — | ||
| "Rude Boy Pledge" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Tic Toc" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Guest appearances
- "Shottas" T-PainT-PainFaheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
feat. Cham & Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in... - "This Is Why I'm HotThis Is Why I'm Hot"This Is Why I'm Hot" is a song by American rapper Mims. The song was co-written by Mims and produced by Blackout Movement for his debut album Music Is My Savior ....
" (Remix) MimsMimsMims or MIMS may refer to:* Mims, D. Jeffrey, American artist, born 1954* Mims , stage name for American rapper Shawn Mims* Mims, Florida, USA* Forrest Mims, magazine columnist and author.* Mims, Leland G., Louisiana local politician...
feat. Junior ReidJunior ReidDelroy "Junior" Reid is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician, best known for the songs "One Blood" and "Funny Man", as well as being the man that replaced Michael Rose as lead vocalist for Black Uhuru.-Biography:...
& Cham - "The Day Before" Jully BlackJully BlackJully Black |Julie]]"; born Jullyann Inderia Gordon; November 8, 1977) is a Canadian R&B singer–songwriter. She has collaborated and written for many artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Destiny's Child, and Sean Paul.-Life & career:Black was born Jullyann...
feat. Cham - "Oh No (You Can't Be Serious)" Carl Thomas feat. Cham
- "Tables Will Turn" Foxy Brown feat. Cham
- "Party Time" (Remix) Lukie DLukie DLukie D is a dancehall deejay. He is known for his singing rather than toasting style, which fits with the prominent theme of love in his songs. Kennedy began his career performing on various local sound systems, building a reputation as a dancehall singer...
feat. Cham & JadakissJadakissJason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle... - "Love Is on My Mind" ShawnnaShawnnaRashawnna Guy , better known by her stage name Shawnna is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records...
feat. Cham & SisqoSisqóMark Durrell Andrews , known by his stage name Sisqó, is an American R&B singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill, and also for "Thong Song", a song from his first solo LP, Unleash the Dragon, that became an international hit. - Biography :Sisqó was born Mark... - "Run Dem" Foxy Brown feat. Cham
- "Never NeverNever NeverNever Never may refer to* Never Never , a colloquial term used to describe the Australian outback* NeverNever, a fantasy webcomic by John "The Gneech" Robey* "Never Never" , the only single released by The Assembly...
" (Remix) Brick & LaceBrick & LaceBrick and Lace are a Jamaican R&B reggae fusion musical duo consisting of sisters Nyanda and Nailah Thorbourne. Originally Brick & Lace consisted of three sisters Nyanda, Nailah, and Tasha Thorbourne...
feat. Cham - "I Fell in Love with the DJI Fell in Love With the DJ"I Fell in Love with the DJ" is a song by reggae fusion singer Che'Nelle from her debut album Things Happen for a Reason . The song is chosen as her first single. The song has two versions: the original and the remix featuring Cham. It samples R. Kelly's song "Reggae Bump Bump".-Music video:The...
" Che'NelleChe'NelleCheryline Lim known by her stage name Che'Nelle, is an Australian recording artist. in 2005 she was signed to Virgin Records America, an imprint of EMI.-1983-2005: Early life:...
feat. Cham - "Tonight" Keke PalmerKeke PalmerLauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee. She also starred as the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP...
feat. Cham - "Girl I Need" Mario feat. Cham
- "Bullet" DJ KhaledDJ KhaledKhaled bin Abdul Khaled , better known by his stage name DJ Khaled, is an American record producer, radio personality, DJ, and record label executive. He is a radio host for the Miami-based urban music radio station WEDR and the DJ for the hip hop group Terror Squad. In 2006, Khaled released his...
feat. Cham, Rick Ross - "That's Just Not Me" Mis-TeeqMis-TeeqMis-Teeq are a British R&B girl group, comprising singers Alesha Dixon, Su-Elise Nash and Sabrina Washington. Originally a quartet which included Zena McNally, the group was formed in 1999 and released three major studio albums and seven consecutive UK top ten singles, including international hits...
feat. Baby Cham