About O-Shen
Born 1978. O-Shen is a singer.
Jason Hershey (born 1978 in Spokane, Washington), better known as O-Shen, is a reggae musician, raised in Papua New Guinea. O-Shen resides in Hawai'i but still visits Papua New Guinea. He raps and sings most of his songs in Tok Pisin.
Biography Born in Spokane, Washington, O-Shen was raised in Papua New Guinea from a very young age.
Career He has collaborated with Jamaican artists like Elephant Man, Third World, Black, and Uhuru. His single, Throw Away the Gun, from his album, Rascal in Paradise, was featured in the 2004 film, 50 First Dates.
Awards 2001 Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Reggae Album of the Year
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
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Frequently asked questions
Who is O-Shen?
Papua New Guinean musician
When was O-Shen born?
O-Shen was born in 1978 in Spokane.
What is O-Shen's occupation?
O-Shen is a singer.
What nationality is O-Shen?
O-Shen's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). O-Shen. https://biography.guide/o-shen/
MLA: "O-Shen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/o-shen/.
Chicago: "O-Shen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/o-shen/.
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