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O-Shen
Musical artist
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 visits Papua New Guinea.[2] He raps and sings most of his songs in Tok Pisin.
Biography
Jason Hershey although born in Spokane, Washington was raised in Papua New Guinea from a very young age.[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.[5]
Awards
Discography
Studio albums
| Album | Label | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Youth | Cinnamon Red Records | January 1, 2000 |
| Rascal in Paradise | Hobo House on the Hill Records | 2002 |
| Kanaka Pasifika | CHM Supersound | September, 2003 |
| Rising Son | Sharpnote Records | January 26, 2005 |
| Faya! | Sharpnote
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