[2][3][4] Songsaeng was born Boonsao Prajantasen on 2 November 1960 in Khon Kaen Province.
[5] Songsaeng began performing on-stage in 1981 before establishing his music band, Champ Isan.
Songsaeng's fame peaked between 1986 and 1988 following the release of his studio album, Toey Sao Ja Kang Koab.
His other popular studio albums include Phoo Phae Rak and Mee Miea Dek.
Songsaeng died from heart failure on 15 October 2021 at the age of 60 in Nong Bua Lamphu Province.