Andre Parker, known by his stage name Chink Santana, is an American R&B musician and producer from Washington, D.C. His achievements include co-producing '' Ashanti'', the debut album from the singer of the same name, as well as working on her follow-up, '' Chapter II.'' He also co-wrote and produced tracks on ''

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'', the second album by English singer/rapper

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. He was also part of the making of Jim Jones' album, ''

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''.

Early career

Originally from Washington, D.C., Santana was an original member of the rap group CCOC (Cap City Outzyda Clique) and a member of the Junkyard Band.

Irv Gotti Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. (born June 26, 1970), professionally known as Irv Gotti, is an American DJ, music producer, record executive, and the CEO and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records. He is best known for producing multiple number-one rec ...

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heard an independent release by CCOC and, impressed with Santana's production work, brought him into his The Inc. company.

Cameos and featured appearances

He co-starred with

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in her " I Should Have Cheated" music video as her cheating boyfriend. Santana also appeared as singer Ashanti's love interest in the music video for her single "

Don't Let Them "Don't Let Them" is the second and final single from Ashanti's third studio album, ''Concrete Rose'' (2004). The single was only released in the US, where it failed to chart, and the UK, reaching the Number 38 in the first week, but soon disappea ...

Production credits

2002

'' Ashanti'' – Ashanti *Intro *Happy *Scared *Baby *Over '' More Than a Woman'' –

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*Me & My Boyfriend

2003

'' Chapter II'' – Ashanti *Intro/Medley *Shany's World *Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) *Breakup 2 Makeup *Rain On Me *Then Ya Gone *Living My Life *Black Child (Skit) *Feel So Good *Carry On *The Story of 2 *Ohhh Ahhh *U Say, I Say *I Don't Mind *Outro ''

Ashanti's Christmas ''Ashanti's Christmas'' is the third studio album and first Christmas album by American singer Ashanti, released on November 18, 2003, by The Inc. Records. The album debuted and peaked at No. 160 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 43 on the Top R& ...

'' – Ashanti *Christmas Time Again

2004

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'' – Lloyd *Feelin You Allmusic.com Lloyd – Hustler (Southside)/ref> *Hustler ''

Concrete Rose ''Concrete Rose'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Ashanti, released on December 14, 2004, by The Inc. Records and Def Jam Recordings. In addition to working with frequent collaborators Irv Gotti, Chink Santana, and 7 Aurelius, As ...

'' – Ashanti *So Hot

2005

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'' –

*Situations ''

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*Judgement Day *Father *Put Your Gun Away *You Don't Have To Cry *Unbreakable *Gotta Let It Go *She Don't Live Here Anymore ''

Exodus Exodus or the Exodus may refer to: Religion * Book of Exodus, second book of the Hebrew Torah and the Christian Bible * The Exodus, the biblical story of the migration of the ancient Israelites from Egypt into Canaan Historical events * Ex ...

'' –

Ja Rule Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single "Holla Holla". Durin ...

*Thug Lovin' *Mesmerize *Exodus (Outro)

2006

'' –

Jim Jones James Warren Jones (May 13, 1931 – November 18, 1978) was an American preacher, political activist and mass murderer. He led the Peoples Temple, a new religious movement, between 1955 and 1978. In what he called "revolutionary suicide", ...

*So Harlem *Emotionless *Get It Poppin' *I Know

2007

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'' –

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*Rain

2008

'' The Mirror'' –

*Enemy of the State *Sing A Prayer For Me ''Tha Comeback'' – Lil J

2009

Pray IV Reign ''Pray IV Reign'' is the fourth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Jim Jones, released on March 24, 2009, under E1, Columbia and Sony Music Entertainment. The album, his first not to be released under Diplomat Records, also serves ...

'' –

*Album Intro *Pulling Me Back *Medicine *Frienemies *Precious *Girlfriend Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Girlfriend (Pray IV Reign)/ref>

2010

Calling All Hearts ''Calling All Hearts'' is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole, released on December 21, 2010 in the United States by Geffen Records. Appearances on the album include Nicki Minaj, Tank, Faith Evans, Timbaland and Yvonne ...

'' –

*Take Me Away *What You Do To Me

2013

''Pimps in the Pulpit – Pastor Troy & Jack Trip'' * Money & The Power * See No Evil * It Ain't My Fault * Honey * Precious Girl * Feds Is Comin

2018

''Pimps in the Pulpit 2 – Pastor Troy & Jack Trip'' * Respect The Block * Rep Ur City * 400 Degreez * Money & Power * You Don't Want It * Oou

Filmography

References

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