Sashamani rides as a Champion Jockey

Recording artiste Sasha, also known as Sashamani, has started the month of May on a high with the release of Champion Jockey.

It was produced by Javaughn Genius.

“This is a a song that deals with the daily fight and struggles we have with the very people we work with, eat with, and do business with. But, in spite of the bad mind and people wanting to see me fail, God is my strength and I know he holds the key to my destiny. Mi a champion jockey, ‘cause mi a God pickney’,” she explained as the message behind the song’s meaning.

Many music lovers around the world know Sasha from a series of collaborations with Turbulence — Want A Natty, We’ve Got The Love, and Don’t Wanna Be Alone.

She also recorded I’m Still In Love With You with Sean Paul, a solid hit in the United States in 2003. That collaboration was certified gold in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in October 2024. I’m Still In Love With You forms part of Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock album, which is certified triple platinum in the US.

Since then she has released a slew of other tracks and continues to celebrate other achievements.

“My song Dat Sexy Body created havoc on the international scene. J Lo, Pitbull, Zara Larson, and so many others used my song that was composed by me and the original single did well,” Sasha added.

For her latest release she expects that it will be meaningful among her fans.

“My hopes is for it [Champion Jockey] to resonate with others. Helping some folks to realise God has their back and they are champion jockeys in the struggles of life. I hope this song becomes a chart-topper,” she continued.

Sasha noted that Jamaican music styles have changed since the 2000s and, while she appreciates the evolution, the music back then “had more substance”. She is encouraging emerging female artistes to include God in all that they do and make substantial music that will stand the test of time.

Performances and other releases are in works for Sasha.

“The manager, George Whitehead, AKA Trouble, and a few promoters are setting up a west side tour through America and some Caribbean islands for the rest of the year.

“For the EP that I’m working on there’s a second song coming called No Space, produced by On The Spot Muzik,” she told the Observer.