Darhyl Camper facts for kids

Darhyl “DJ” Camper, born on May 25, 1990, is a talented American artist. He is known as a singer, songwriter, rapper, and also a record producer. Sometimes people just call him Camper.

About DJ Camper

DJ Camper was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He started playing the piano when he was only six years old! He grew up in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Later, he finished high school at Oakcrest High School in 2008.

His Music Journey

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

In 2012, DJ Camper was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for his work on the song “Refill” by singer Elle Varner. A Grammy Award is one of the biggest honors in music!

After that, DJ Camper worked with many famous artists. These include Tamar Braxton, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, and Jay-Z. He helped them create amazing music.

In 2017, he teamed up with Mary J. Blige on her song "Thick of It". This song also topped the US Adult R&B Songs chart. The next year, he was the main producer for English singer Jessie J’s album R.O.S.E.. Being an executive producer means he guided the whole album's sound.

In 2019, the famous singer Brandy asked DJ Camper to be the executive producer for her album B7. This shows how much other artists trust his musical talent.

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