Khai Petersen, also known as Stada Don, has a story deeply rooted in the vibrant culture of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. From an early age, music was not just a hobby for him; it was a way of life. Saturday mornings became a ritual where the sound system would drown out the cartoons, filling the room with reggae, or salsa, and merengue. This early exposure ignited Khai's appreciation for music across genres. His older brothers influenced his musical taste significantly. One brother introduced him to R&B and dancehall, while the other immersed him in hip-hop. As time went on, Khai's passion for music evolved. Khai took a significant step forward by diving into music production. He started with his brother's Boss Dr. Rhythm 550 drum machine and a keyboard, laying the foundation for his future as an artist and producer. Stada Don's journey is a testament to how passion, family, and perseverance can shape a musical career. **Employment and project experience** **Music Producer** February 2005-Stada Don “Stada’s Angel” (Single) March 2005-Dennis Di Mennis “A Dutty Hands Brings a Greasy Mouth”(Lp) August 2007- Stada Don “Mi Señorita” (Single) June 2008-Cherise King “What’s Love” (Single) November 2010-Dennis De Mennis “Paranormal Intro” April 2012- Stada Don “Go On With Your Bad Self” (Single) May 2012-Stada Don “OMG Freestyle” (Single) April 2012-Ras Attitude “Forever My Lady” (Single) June 2014-Stada Don- “80s Baby” (Single) October 2014-Stada Don-“Matrix Whine” (Single) May 2015-Chikanele-“Smooth Sailing” (Single) February 2016-Chikanele-“Hold Me Close”(Single) February 2024-Stada Don-“Evening Love”(Single)

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Khai Petersen, also known as Stada Don, has a story deeply rooted in the vibrant culture of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. From an early age, music was not just a hobby for him; it was a way of life. Saturday mornings became a ritual where the sound system would drown out the cartoons, filling the room with reggae, or salsa, and merengue. This early exposure ignited Khai's appreciation for music across genres. His older brothers influenced his musical taste significantly. One brother introduced him to R&B and dancehall, while the other immersed him in hip-hop. As time went on, Khai's passion for music evolved. Khai took a significant step forward by diving into music production. He started with his brother's Boss Dr. Rhythm 550 drum machine and a keyboard, laying the foundation for his future as an artist and producer. Stada Don's journey is a testament to how passion, family, and perseverance can shape a musical career. **Employment and project experience** **Music Producer** February 2005-Stada Don “Stada’s Angel” (Single) March 2005-Dennis Di Mennis “A Dutty Hands Brings a Greasy Mouth”(Lp) August 2007- Stada Don “Mi Señorita” (Single) June 2008-Cherise King “What’s Love” (Single) November 2010-Dennis De Mennis “Paranormal Intro” April 2012- Stada Don “Go On With Your Bad Self” (Single) May 2012-Stada Don “OMG Freestyle” (Single) April 2012-Ras Attitude “Forever My Lady” (Single) June 2014-Stada Don- “80s Baby” (Single) October 2014-Stada Don-“Matrix Whine” (Single) May 2015-Chikanele-“Smooth Sailing” (Single) February 2016-Chikanele-“Hold Me Close”(Single) February 2024-Stada Don-“Evening Love”(Single)

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Khai Petersen, also known as Stada Don, has a story deeply rooted in the
vibrant culture of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. From an early age, music
was not just a hobby for him; it was a way of life. Saturday mornings became a ritual where the sound
system would drown out the cartoons, filling the room with reggae, or salsa, and
merengue. This early exposure ignited Khai’s appreciation for music across
genres. His older brothers influenced his musical taste significantly. One brother introduced him to R&B and dancehall, while the other
immersed him in hip-hop.
As time went on, Khai’s passion for music evolved. Khai took a significant step forward by diving into
music production. He started with his brother’s Boss Dr. Rhythm 550 drum
machine and a keyboard, laying the foundation for his future as an artist and
producer. Stada Don’s journey is a testament to how passion, family, and
perseverance can shape a musical career.

Employment and project experience

Music Producer

February 2005-Stada Don “Stada’s Angel” (Single)

March 2005-Dennis Di Mennis “A Dutty Hands Brings a Greasy Mouth”(Lp)

August 2007- Stada Don “Mi Señorita” (Single)

June 2008-Cherise King “What’s Love” (Single)

November 2010-Dennis De Mennis “Paranormal Intro”

April 2012- Stada Don “Go On With Your Bad Self” (Single)

May 2012-Stada Don “OMG Freestyle” (Single)

April 2012-Ras Attitude “Forever My Lady” (Single)

June 2014-Stada Don- “80s Baby” (Single)

October 2014-Stada Don-“Matrix Whine” (Single)

May 2015-Chikanele-“Smooth Sailing” (Single)

February 2016-Chikanele-“Hold Me Close”(Single)

February 2024-Stada Don-“Evening Love”(Single)

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer/Songwriter/Artist at Hood Doggz Productions
October 20, 2004 - Present
Produce records for artists under the production company and assist with songwriting. Aslo recorded and mixed the songs as well
Audio Engineer at WTJX Channel 12 Virgin Islands Public Television System
September 8, 2008 - November 18, 2010
Provide audio for live and prerecorded production

Education

Associate Degree at Full Sail University
September 1, 2003 - October 1, 2004
Recording Arts

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