Sango (musician)

Sango
Birth name Kai Asa Savon Wright
Born (1991-10-01) October 1, 1991
Bremerton, Washington
Origin
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
Graphic Designer
Years active 2010–present
Labels
  • Soulection
  • Last Gang Records
  • Entertainment One
[1]
Associated acts

Kai Asa Savon Wright (born October 1, 1991), known by his stage name Sango, is an American DJ and record producer based out of Seattle, Washington.[2][3][4]

Career

Sango began his career in 2010. Sango is also part of AGO (pronounced as individual letters), a team of rappers, singers and producers that he met when he moved to Michigan from Seattle. His music consists of a wide variety of styles, including Rap, Chillhop, R&B, Brazilian Funk and more.[5]

Personal life

Sango (Kai Asa Savon Wright) was born on October 1, 1991 in Bremerton, Washington. Sango’s parents were both musicians. Wright relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan at age 9. In 2015, he graduated from Western Michigan University with a BFA in graphic design. Shortly after graduating, he relocated to Seattle, Washington.[6]

In 2015, Wright married Angela Lopez-Wright. In September 2016, Wright announced the birth of their first child, born September 17, 2016; a baby boy, Mateo Wright.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • North (2013)
  • In The Comfort Of (2018)

Extended plays

  • Unfinished & Satisfied (2010)
  • As Always (2011)
  • Sounds of Chimera (2011)
  • Also Tracey (2011)
  • There’s Eugene (2011)
  • Trust Me (2012)
  • Otra Vez (2012)
  • Da Rocinha (2012)
  • Until Then (With Waldo) (2014)
  • Da Rocinha 2 (2014)
  • 2009–2012 Tapes (2015)
  • Da Rocinha 3 (2015)
  • Hours Spent Loving You (with Xavier Omar) (2016)
  • De Mim, Pra Você (2017)

Mixtapes

Production discography

References

  1. ↑ "Sango Announces New Album 'In The Comfort Of' + Tour Dates". Okayplayer November 26, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Interview: Sango Discusses his "North" LP, His Sampling Process, & Future Artistic Direction". Artistic Manifesto December 9, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Take Five: Sango Returned To Broccoli City With Even More Innovative Vibes For The Masses To Get Hip To". Vibe May 2, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Meet Soulection's Grammy-Nominated Producer". Vice May 7, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive Interview: Sango Talks About His Mom, Discovering Brazil via Call of Duty, Oscar Predictions & Spiritual Bass Music!". OkayPlayer 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ "SOURCE EXCLUSIVE: THE SOURCE INTERVIEWS PRODUCER SANGO ON INFLUNCES AND FUTURE PROJECTS". The Source June 25, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sango Announces Upcoming Tour And New Album, In The Comfort Of". Fader November 25, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Behind The Beat: Rising Producer Sango". HNHH October 24, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
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