Sagat is an American

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. He also works as a producer under the alias Jump Chico Slamm (or Jump "Chico" Slamm). He had a major

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in 1994 with "Why Is It? (Funk Dat)". He then produced a follow up single, "Luvstuff". These songs charted at Christmas time on the

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in 1993 and 1994. "Luvstuff" gained support from

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such as

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and Judge Jules. In 1994, he released his

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, ''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

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, Maxi Records. He recorded one record, ''Mr. Phat'', under the alias Blaksam.

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