Camoflauge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Camoflauge
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Birth name | Jason Johnson |
Born | December 9, 1981 |
Origin | Savannah, Georgia |
Died | May 19, 2003 | (aged 21)
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 1999–2003 |
Labels | Universal Records, Pure Pain Records |
Jason Johnson (born December 9, 1981), known as Camoflauge, was an American rapper. He was famous for his songs "Cut Friends" and "Laying My Stunt Down." His last album, Keepin It Real, came out in 2002. Sadly, Jason's life ended in 2003 in Savannah, Georgia.
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Camoflauge's Impact and Legacy
Jason Johnson's story is told in a short film called Camoflauge. The film was directed by Lamia Lazrak. It includes interviews with his family and friends. His mother, Tammie Green, and his daughter, Flau'Jae Johnson, shared their memories. Producers and rapper Boosie Badazz also spoke in the film.
The film first showed at the 2016 Savannah Film Festival. It also won a 2016 Red Dot Design Award for its communication.
Flau'Jae Johnson's Journey
Camoflauge's daughter, Flau'Jae Johnson, is also a talented artist. She competed in Season 3 of a TV show called The Rap Game. After the show, Flau'Jae went on to play basketball. She played for Louisiana State University. She also signed a record deal with Jay-Z's music company, Roc Nation.
Camoflauge's Music
Camoflauge released several music projects during his career.
Albums
- Crime Pays (with Crime Affiliates) (1999)
- I Represent (2000)
- Keepin It Real (2002)
Mixtapes
- Underground Savannah (2003)
- Home of the True Emcees - Tribute to Jason "Camoflauge" Johnson (2006)
- The Camoflauge Collective (R.I.P) (2012)
- Still I Represent (2011)
Songs with Other Artists
Camoflauge also appeared on songs by other musicians:
- Dulaa "Pure Pain" Komplex Feelings
- DJ B-Lord "Bout My Money" with Trick Daddy
- DJ Smallz Southern Smoke 9: Money is Still a Major Issue (Part 1 of 2) "Pure Pain"
- White Dawg "We Ballin" Bonifide