O-Shen
| O-Shen | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jason Hershey |
| Born |
1978 (age 36–37) Spokane, Washington |
| Genres | Pacific reggae, dancehall, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Labels | Independent |
Jason Hershey (born 1978 in Spokane, Washington), better known as O-Shen, is a reggae musician, raised in Papua New Guinea.[1] O-Shen resides in Hawai'i but still goes to PNG.[2] He raps and sings most of his songs in Tok Pisin.
Biography
O-Shen although born in Spokane, Washington was raised on the island of Papua New Guinea from a very young age. His family later moved back to the United States when he was 15.[3]
Career
He has had collaborations with Jamaican artists like Elephant Man, Third World, Black and Uhuru.[4] His single, Throw Away the Gun, from his album, Rascal in Paradise, was featured in the 2004 film, 50 First Dates, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.[5]
Awards
- Won 2001 Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Reggae Album of the Year [6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Album | Label | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Youth | Cinammon Red Records | January 1, 2000 |
| Rascal in Paradise | Hobo House on the Hill Records | February 21, 2003 |
| Kanaka Pasifika | CHM Supersound | February 6, 2004 |
| Rising Son | Sharpnote Records | January 26, 2005 |
| Faya! | Sharpnote Records | 2005 |
| Best of O-Shen | Tokuma Records | 2006 |
| 1 Rebel | Sharpnote Records | July 4, 2007 |
| Saltwater Messenger | Sharpnote Records | February 16, 2011 |
| In Ex-Isle | Allstar Records | April 21, 2013 |
| Pacific Storm | Push Broom Productions Inc. | August 20, 2013 |
Singles
| Singles | Album | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Free Island People | Island Warriors | 2000 |
| She Looks Good (with Ho'onu'a) | Take You To The Jam | 2003 |
References
- ↑ "With new CD, O-shen takes on the larger world | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper". The Honolulu Advertiser. 2007-08-03. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ Okole, Henry; Kantha, Solomon. "O-Shen - Pacific's rising son". Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Paiva, Derek (7 February 2006). "O-Shen goes back to his roots on new album". Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "Saltwater Messenger". cdbaby.com. 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ ""50 First Dates" the best romantic movie I have seen ever.". Joe. 27 December 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "2001 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - 24th Annual Hoku Awards". Hawaiianmusichistory.com. 2001-05-29. Retrieved 2012-10-15.