Dajae is the stage name of Karen Gordon, a female R&B and dance music singer born in Chicago, Illinois. She sang in various soul bands for over a decade prior to joining house producer Cajmere. The duo released several hit singles, including "Brighter Days",which peaked at number two for two weeks, on the American dance chart.[1] "Time", "U Got Me Up" and "Is It All over My Face". The album Higher Power followed in 1994. In 1996 her hit "Day by Day" hit #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
She has also collaborated on club hits with Barbara Tucker, Ultra Naté, Moné and Junior Sanchez.