Daniel Caesar facts for kids
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Daniel Caesar
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| Birth name | Ashton Simmonds |
| Born | April 5, 1995 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds (born April 5, 1995), known as Daniel Caesar, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He became famous by releasing his own music. His first album, Freudian, came out in 2017. It was nominated for three Grammy Awards.
In 2021, Daniel Caesar sang on Justin Bieber's hit song "Peaches". This song became his first number-one hit in the US. His latest album, Never Enough, was released in 2023.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Ashton Simmonds was born on April 5, 1995, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Oshawa. He is one of four children. His father, Norwill Simmonds, is a pastor and gospel singer.
Daniel Caesar went to a private school in Oshawa. He grew up singing in his father's church. He listened to a lot of soul and gospel music. His parents were careful about the music world. But Daniel always loved music and wanted to be a musician.
Daniel Caesar's Music Journey
Starting His Career
When Daniel Caesar was 17, he left home. He decided to follow his dream of becoming a musician. He started performing at small shows. He met producers Jordan Evans and Matthew Burnett. They helped him create his first music.
In 2014, he released his first collection of songs, called Praise Break. It was listed as one of the best R&B albums that year. In 2015, he released another collection, Pilgrim's Paradise. Songs like "Streetcar" became popular with his fans.
Freudian and Grammy Wins
On August 25, 2017, Daniel Caesar released his first full album, Freudian. This album included popular songs like "Get You" and "We Find Love". Freudian was nominated for a big Canadian music award, the Polaris Music Prize.
At the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, Freudian was nominated for Best R&B Album. His song "Get You" was nominated for Best R&B Performance. The next year, at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, Daniel Caesar won a Grammy. He won for Best R&B Performance for his song "Best Part".
Case Study 01 and Never Enough
Daniel Caesar released his second album, Case Study 01, on June 28, 2019. This album featured other famous artists like Brandy and Pharrell Williams. The song "Love Again" with Brandy was nominated for a Grammy.
In March 2021, Daniel Caesar was featured on Justin Bieber's song "Peaches". This song became a huge hit. It reached number one on the music charts in both Canada and the US. "Peaches" also received four Grammy nominations.
His third album, Never Enough, came out on April 7, 2023. In October 2024, he sang on five songs for Tyler, the Creator's album Chromakopia. In 2025, he worked with Rex Orange County on two songs. He also announced a new album called Son of Spergy for later in 2025.
Musical Style and Influences
Daniel Caesar's stage name comes from the Roman leader Julius Caesar and the biblical figure Daniel. This shows how he explores deep topics in his music. His songs often mix his childhood experiences with R&B and electronic sounds.
His lyrics often talk about religion, philosophy, and love. He grew up listening to soul and gospel music. These styles greatly influence his singing. He has said that growing up, he learned to focus on the message in his songs. Daniel Caesar looks up to artists like Frank Ocean, D’Angelo, and Kanye West.
He works closely with producers Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans. They helped him start his own music company, Golden Child Recordings. He also works with other musicians from Toronto.
Albums
- Freudian (2017)
- Case Study 01 (2019)
- Never Enough (2023)
Awards and Recognition
Daniel Caesar has won and been nominated for many awards for his music.
- He won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for "Best Part" in 2019.
- His song "Peaches" with Justin Bieber was nominated for several Grammys in 2022, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
- He won Best New Artist at the Soul Train Music Awards in 2018.
- His album Freudian won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year in 2018.
- "Peaches" also won Best Pop at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2021.
Concert Tours
- Freudian, a World Tour (2017–2018)
- Case Study 01: Tour (2019)
- Almost Enough: The Intimate Sessions (2023)
- Superpowers World Tour (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Caesar para niños
