Cham, born Dameon Beckett, is a Jamaican-born dancehall artist and actor known for his distinctive deejay-style vocals. Since his debut in the mid-1990s, he has made significant contributions to the dancehall genre, collaborating with notable artists like Damian Marley and Alicia Keys. His breakthrough single, "Ghetto Story," released in 2006, became a global hit and cemented his place in dancehall history. Cham's music, often infused with social commentary, has significantly influenced the evolution of modern dancehall music.