Andre Parker, known by his stage name Chink Santana, is an American R&B record producer from Washington, D.C. He is known for co-producing albums including Ashanti (2002),[ Allmusic.com: Ashanti (Ashanti)] by singer of the same name, as well as its follow-up, Chapter II (2003).[ Allmusic.com: Chapter II (Ashanti)] He also co-wrote and produced tracks on Judgement Days (2005),[ Allmusic.com: Judgement Days (Ms. Dynamite)] the second album by English singer Ms. Dynamite.
He guest appeared on Jim Jones' 2009 single "Perfect Day", having also co-produced several of Jones' albums beginning with Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) (2006).[ Allmusic.com: Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) (Jim Jones)]
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. Chris Gotti, brother of Irv Gotti, of Murder Inc. Records heard an independent release by CCOC and, impressed with Santana's production work, brought him into the record label.
Cameos and featured appearances He co-starred with Keyshia Cole 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".
Production credits 2002 Ashanti – Ashanti Intro[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Intro (Ashanti)] Happy[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Happy (Ashanti)] Scared[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Scared (Ashanti)] Baby[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Baby (Ashanti)] Over[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Over (Ashanti)] More Than a Woman – Toni Braxton Me & My Boyfriend[ Allmusic.com Toni Braxton – Me & My Boyfriend (More Than a Woman)]
2003 Chapter II – Ashanti Intro/Medley[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Intro/Medley (Chapter II)] Shany's World[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Shany's World (Chapter II)] Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (Chapter II)] Breakup 2 Makeup[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Breakup 2 Makeup (Chapter II)] Rain On Me[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Rain On Me (Chapter II)] Then Ya Gone[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Then Ya Gone (Chapter II)] Living My Life[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Living My Life (Chapter II)] Black Child (Skit)[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Black Child (Skit) (Chapter II)] Feel So Good[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Feel So Good (Chapter II)] Carry On[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Carry On (Chapter II)] The Story of 2[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – The Story of 2 (Chapter II)] Ohhh Ahhh[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Ohhh Ahhh (Chapter II)] U Say, I Say[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – U Say, I Say (Chapter II)] I Don't Mind[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – I Don't Mind (Chapter II)] Outro[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Outro (Chapter II)] Ashanti's Christmas – Ashanti Christmas Time Again[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – Christmas Time Again (Ashanti's Christmas)]
2004 Southside – Lloyd Feelin You[ Allmusic.com Lloyd – Hustler (Southside)] Hustler Concrete Rose – Ashanti So Hot[ Allmusic.com Ashanti – So Hot (Concrete Rose)]
2005 The Way It Is – Keyshia Cole Situations[ Allmusic.com Keyshia Cole – Situations (The Way It Is)] Judgement Days – Ms. Dynamite Judgement Day[ Allmusic.com Ms. Dynamite – Judgement Day (Judgement Days)] Father[ Allmusic.com Ms. Dynamite – Father (Judgement Days)] Put Your Gun Away[ Allmusic.com Ms. Dynamite – Put Your Gun Away (Judgement Days)] You Don't Have To Cry[ Allmusic.com Ms. Dynamite – You Don't Have To Cry (Judgement Days)] Unbreakable[ Allmusic.com Ms. Dynamite – Unbreakable (Judgement Days)] Gotta Let It Go[ Allmusic.com Ms. Dynamite – Gotta Let It Go (Judgement Days)] She Don't Live Here Anymore[ Allmusic.com Ms. Dynamite – She Don't Live Here Anymore (Judgement Days)] Exodus – Ja Rule Thug Lovin'[ Allmusic.com Ja Rule – Thug Lovin' (Exodus)] Mesmerize[ Allmusic.com Ja Rule – Mesmerize (Exodus)] Exodus (Outro)[ Allmusic.com Ja Rule – Exodus (Outro) (Exodus)]
2006 Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) – Jim Jones So Harlem[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – So Harlem (Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment))] Emotionless[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Emotionless (Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment))] Get It Poppin'[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Get It Poppin' (Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment))] I Know[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – I Know (Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment))]
2007 Mixtape Messiah 3 – Chamillionaire Rain
2008 The Mirror – Ja Rule Enemy of the State Sing A Prayer For Me Tha Comeback – Lil J
2009 Pray IV Reign – Jim Jones Album Intro[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Album Intro (Pray IV Reign)] Pulling Me Back[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Pulling Me Back (Pray IV Reign)] Medicine[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Medicine (Pray IV Reign)] Frienemies[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Frienemies (Pray IV Reign)] Precious[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Precious (Pray IV Reign)] Girlfriend[ Allmusic.com Jim Jones – Girlfriend (Pray IV Reign)]
2010 Calling All Hearts – Keyshia Cole 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 + Television Year Title Role NotesRef 2015 Love & Hip Hop: New York Himself Supporting cast
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