Sagat (rapper)

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Sagat
Also known asBlaksam, Jump Chico Slamm
Origin Baltimore, Maryland
Genres House, Club
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer
Years active1993–present
LabelsMaxi Records

Sagat is an American rapper. He also works as a producer under the alias Jump Chico Slamm (or Jump "Chico" Slamm).

He had a major hit in 1994 with "Why Is It? (Funk Dat)". He then produced a follow up single, "Luvstuff". These songs charted at Christmas time on the UK Singles Chart in 1993 and 1994. [1] "Luvstuff" gained support from DJs such as Pete Tong, Jon Carter and Judge Jules.

In 1994, he released his album, My Poem Is... The World According To Sagat, containing his hits "Why Is It? (Funk Dat)" and "Luvstuff". It was released on the New York house label, Maxi Records. He recorded one record, Mr. Phat, under the alias Blaksam.

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References

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