What is "dajae"

Dajae (pronounced ) is the stage name of Karen Gordon, a female R&B and dance music singer born in Chicago, Illinois. She sang in various soul bands for over a decade prior to joining house-music producer Cajmere. The duo released several hit singles, including " Brighter Days",which peaked at number two for two weeks, on the American dance chart. " Time", " U Got Me Up" and " Is It All over My Face". The album Higher Power followed in 1994. In 1996, her hit " Day by Day" hit #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

She also collaborated on club hits with Barbara Tucker, Ultra Naté, Moné, and Junior Sanchez.