Megan Kashat

Megan Sue Kashat (born February 13, 1990), is an American recording artist, songwriter, and dancer of Iraqi descent.[1] She went by the stage name Megyn Hermez from 2010 to 2016. Kashat is best known for her 2011 single "Anxiety", 2013 single "Steal My Crown" and 2018 singles "Waters", "Loyes", "Run" and "Shame".[2][3][4][5]

Megan Sue Kashat
Born (1990-02-13) February 13, 1990
Novi, Michigan, US
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Recording artist
  • Songwriter
  • Dancer
Years active2013–present

Early life

Kashat was born in Novi, Michigan to Kifah and Suhalia Kashat, who emigrated to the United States from Iraq in the 1970s. Her father Kifah owns an auto repair business and her mother Suhalia owns a perfume company. They are of Chaldean descent.

Kashat trained in several forms of dance and music as a child, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and tap. She competed in the 2007 Prix De Espana World Cup of Dance in Barcelona, Spain; and took second place.[6] She later trained at the Los Angeles Film School and at the Detroit Institute of Music Education.

Professional career

Kashat started competing in international dancing competitions at the age of eight. She was formally trained in tap and ballet during those years. Her professional debut was in 2005 when she performed with Mariah Carey at the 2005 NFL Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show in Detroit. That led to appearances on, among others, the Wendy Williams Show, Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, Lopez Tonight, and at the 52nd Grammy Awards.[7][8][9]

Kashat started her own label, Gypsyland Records in 2013 and released the single "Steal My Crown". The song appeared on Mediabase Hot AC charts for seven straight weeks and received critical acclaim from the industry.[10] Kashat released the singles "Tread The Water" and "Runaway" in 2014. Kashat collaborated with DJ and sound producer RoelBeat and released "Man in the Sky" on May 22, 2018, by Highlimit Records. The song hit No. 12 on Beatport in August 2018.

Personal life

Kashat is a member of the Church of Scientology.[11][12]

Discography
  • Music is Music (2013)

References
  1. "Megan Kashat and Yunus Durali Go Back To Their Roots With Dreamy Collab WATERS". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  3. "Megan Kashat and Yunus Durali join forces to create 'Loyes'". Plainandsimple.tv. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  4. "Megan Kashat – Run". Iwantedm.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  5. "Megan Kashat drops Deep House crossed Pop hit 'Shame'". Globaltechnomagazine.com. November 1, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  6. "Way Out West | Chaldean News". www.chaldeannews.net. Archived from the original on September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  7. "Megan Kashat (@megankashat) | Artists | Coast 2 Coast LIVE | Largest Artist Showcase in the World". Coast 2 Coast Live. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  8. "Rising Star Megan Kashat Has Dropped Deep House Crossed Pop Track "Shame"". electrowow.net. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  9. "Megan Kashat – Shame | IhouseU.com". Ihouseu.com. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  10. "October 2013 | Howard Rosen's Blog". howardrosenblog.com. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  11. "Telewizja Scjentologia zaczyna nadawać. Ruch religijny oskarżany o tortury i pranie mózgu ma swoją stację". Gazeta Wyborcza. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  12. "Downtown Detroit Church of Scientology set to open". Detroit News. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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