Kai Asa Savon Wright (born October 1, 1991), known by his stage name Sango, is an American DJ and record producer from

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, Washington.

Personal life

Sango was born October 1, 1991, in

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. His parents were both musicians. He relocated to

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at age nine. In 2015, he graduated from

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with a BFA in graphic design. Shortly after graduating, he relocated to Seattle. His professional name comes from the lead female character in the anime/manga Inuyasha. In 2015, Wright married Angela Lopez-Wright. In September 2016, Wright announced the birth of their first child, born on September 17, 2016; a boy. In 2025, Sango was announced as one of the remixers for the

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theme, representing

Style and influences

Sango produces music across multiple genres, but primarily makes

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that heavily samples

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and

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, in keeping with the rest of the

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collective. His main genres are

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, and

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. Sango has contributed production to projects from R&B singers

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, Ravyn Lenae, and

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; pop singers PinkPantheress and

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; and rappers Wale, MadeinTYO, and Smino. Sango's music is largely influenced by his experience growing up on the internet, synthesizing various disparate influences. Chief among his artistic influences is LA jazz/electronic producer

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, whom he discovered as a teenager. Sango frequently cites his parents, both of whom were musicians, as being a large part of why he began making music. His mothera pianist, trumpeter, and drummeris featured on his debut album "North" on the song "Until Saturday," which also features Australian producer Ta-ku. The album "Also Tracey" is named for and dedicated to her as well. The nation of

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is also a strong influence on his music, with much of his music incorporating elements of baile funk. His initial introduction to the genre was through the

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video game series. He has also noted his love of

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music. Sango has cited Kaytranada,

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, James Blake,

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, DJ Quik,

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producer Noah "40" Shebib,

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, the aforementioned Flying Lotus, and Jake One as the producers with the most influence on his music.

Discography

Studio Albums

*''North'' (2013) *''In the Comfort Of'' (2018) *''North Vol. 2'' (2024)

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 (w/ Waldo)'' (2014) *''Da Rocinha 2'' (2014) *''Hours Spent Loving You (w/ Xavier Omär)'' (2015) *''2009–2012 Tapes'' (2015) *''Da Rocinha 3'' (2015) *''Mais Mais Mais'' (2016) *''Tomorrow (w/ Dave B.)'' (2016) *''De Mim, Pra Você'' (2017) *''Make Me Well'' (2019) *''Acima (w/ VHOOR)'' (2019) *''Calder Program Series 1-3'' (2019) *''Moments Spent Loving You (w/ Xavier Omär)'' (2019) *''Grove (w/ Waldo & Savon)'' (2019) *''Fufu & Grits (w/ Juls)'' (2020) *''SANGOZINHO'' (2020) *''Da Rocinha 4'' (2020) *''SHANGO'' (2020) *''MearlGo (w/ Earlly Mac)'' (2021) *''MearlGo Vol. 2 (w/ Earlly Mac)'' (2021) *''Lake Effect (w/ Waldo)'' (2021) *''MearlGo Vol. 3 (w/ Earlly Mac)'' (2021) *''Great Lakes Influence'' (2022) *''MearlGo Vol. 4 (w/ Earlly Mac)'' (2023)

Mixtapes

*''More Balloons (

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Remixes)'' (2011)

Remixes

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– "Cayendo" *

- “Nights”

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sango 1991 births Living people American electronic musicians American experimental musicians Record producers from Washington (state) Musicians from Seattle American DJs American electronic dance music DJs Western Michigan University alumni Record producers from Michigan Musicians from Grand Rapids, Michigan People from Bremerton, Washington