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Darhyl "DJ" Camper
Birth name Darhyl Camper Jr.
Also known as
  • DJ Camper
  • Hey DJ
  • Camper
Born (1990-05-25) May 25, 1990 (age 35)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • disc jockey
Associated acts

Darhyl “DJ” Camper (born May 25, 1990) is a talented American artist. He is known as a singer, songwriter, rapper, and music producer. Many people also know him by his stage name, Camper.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Darhyl Camper Jr. was born on May 25, 1990. His hometown is Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he was just six years old, he started playing the piano. He grew up in the Mays Landing area of Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Later, he graduated from Oakcrest High School in 2008.

Making Hit Songs

DJ Camper started making a name for himself in the music world. In 2011, he helped produce a song for Big Sean called “Marvin & Chardonnay.” This song became a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

In 2012, he received a special honor. He was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for his work on the song “Refill” by singer Elle Varner. After that, DJ Camper worked with many famous artists. These included Tamar Braxton, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, and Jay-Z.

In 2017, he teamed up with Mary J. Blige. They worked on her song "Thick of It." This song also reached the top of the US Adult R&B Songs chart. The next year, he was a main producer for English singer Jessie J’s album R.O.S.E.. In 2019, the famous singer Brandy asked Camper to be the main producer for her album B7.

DJ Camper has lived in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He continues to create music for many popular artists.

Songs He Helped Create

DJ Camper has helped write and produce many songs for different artists. Here are some of the songs he has worked on:

Year Song Artist Album
2012 "Trust and Believe" Keyshia Cole Woman To Woman
"Refill" Elle Varner Perfectly Imperfect
"Pretty Girl's Lie" Trey Songz Chapter V
2013 "Fire" Big Sean Hall of Fame
"Guap"
"Love and War" Tamar Braxton Love and War
"Open Your Eyes" John Legend Love in the Future
"Dreams"
"Angel (Interlude)" (Featuring Stacy Barthe)
2014 "Dedicated" (feat. Nas) Mariah Carey Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse
"Self Love" Mary J. Blige Think Like A Man Too
"Lady In A Glass Dress" Chris Brown X
"Flawed Beautiful Creatures (Summer Version)" Stacy Barthe BEcoming
2015 "Me Versus Me"
"Whatever" Lalah Hathaway Lalah Hathaway Live!
"Raise the Bar" Tamar Braxton Calling All Lovers
"Integrity" (Featuring Charisse Mills) Ne-Yo Non-Fiction
"Make It Easy"
2016 "Already Knew That" Ro James Eldorado
"Focus" H.E.R. H.E.R., Vol. 1
2017 "Love Yourself" Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman
"Set Me Free"
"Thick of It"
"Alert" K. Michelle Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
"Kim K"
"Jump Out the Window" Big Sean I Decided
2018 "Good Man" Ne-Yo Good Man
"Apology"
"Real Deal" Jessie J R.O.S.E.
"Think About That"
"Oh Lord"
"Dopamine"
"Easy On Me"
"Petty"
"Not My Ex"
"Four Letter Word"
"Queen"
"One Night Lover"
"Dangerous"
"Glory"
"Rose Challenge"
"Someone's Lady"
"I Believe in Love"
2019 "Love Again" Daniel Caesar & Brandy Case Study 01 & B7
2020 "Saving All My Love" Brandy B7
"Unconditional Oceans"
"Rather Be"
"Lucid Dreams"
"Borderline"
"No Tomorrow"
"Say Something"
"I Am More"
"High Heels" (with Sy'rai)
"Bye BiPolar"
"All My Life" (Pts. 1, 2 & 3)
"Still I Rise" (Featuring Dom Kennedy) Big Sean Detroit 2
"Always" John Legend Bigger Love
2023 "Somebody's Waiting" Brandy Christmas with Brandy
2024 "Stars" ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign) Vultures 1
"Talking / Once Again"
"Hoodrat"
"Do It"
"Problematic"
"Acknowledge Me" Doja Cat Scarlet 2 Claude
"Sucia" (featuring Jill Scott and Young Miko) Kehlani Crash
"Vegas"
"My Soul" ¥$ Vultures 2
"Boom Bap" Doechii Alligator Bites Never Heal
"Soft" FLO Access All Areas
"Bending My Rules"

Guest Appearances

DJ Camper has also appeared as a guest on other artists' songs.

List of guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other performer(s) Album
"I'm Ready" 2020 John Legend Bigger Love
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