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Has dancehall found its new power couple?

Damian and Ophelia Beckett, more popularly known as Cham and O, have been dominating the airwaves with their hit singles Wine and Tun Up.

Although fans are familiar with Cham, O is also steadily making her mark in the industry.

According to Cham, O got her big break by sheer coincidence. "I was recording the song and myself and Dave Kelly wanted someone to do the hook as a demo so that I could send it to another artiste to record. When she did the hook, it was such a unique sound. Her vocal range and delivery is bright and fresh and that's why people gravitate to her," Cham told THE WEEKEND STAR.

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Although their new singles are currently on almost every local chart, plans are under way for O to release a solo single. According to O, "I would love to do that. Everybody telling me that I should, so I am definitely looking forward to that."

Cham also shared the same sentiment. "We're just getting the fans to be aware of her. I'm now introducing her to my audience and she is gaining new fans. She has the image and look. Females love it and mi know di rude bwoy dem love it too. Her first two songs were a hit, it's not something she planned for so she'll soon be ready to do her own thing."

The song Tun Up has been receiving rave reviews. Cham describes this song as the females' anthem. "Tun Up a di females' anthem. Every woman wanna believe that everything about them tun up. So from O say that, it's been a huge sensation in Jamaica and even in Canada. It's a female empowerment song. It lift dem self-esteem," he said.

Cham, who is currently working on material for a new album, says he has not departed from his Ghetto Story roots. "Is not really a change enuh, I did Ghetto Story in 2007, and I have been touring extensively because of that album. A me do Gal From You Born and Vitamin S, mi just a do music to appeal to a wider spectrum of persons. You challenge yourself by going in a different direction. O told me to do more female songs so I did it."

In the meantime, the two are also promoting their new single That Way. Cham says he is getting back to grassroots and getting the fans back in 'Team Cham' mode. O on the other hand, is preparing herself for the day when she will perform in front of a live audience. In the meantime, she is also focused on completing school and taking care of her two boys.

Cham says fans can look out for him in Cayman, Barbados and St Vincent in the upcoming weeks.