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Warryn Campbell
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Campbell in 2019.
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| Birth name | Warryn Stafford Campbell II |
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| Born | August 21, 1975 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Labels | My Block |
Warryn Stafford Campbell, Jr. (born August 21, 1975) is a talented American record producer. He helps artists create their music. He has worked with many famous singers and groups in gospel, hip hop, and R&B styles. Warryn started his career as a musician and producer, learning from DJ Quik on his album Safe + Sound.
Warryn Campbell's Career
Warryn Campbell has helped produce and write songs for many well-known artists. These include Mary Mary, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, Brandy, and Musiq Soulchild. He is also a member of a gospel music group called The Soul Seekers. This group sings traditional gospel songs.
Besides making music, Warryn has also worked as a record executive. He was a vice president for A&R at Elektra Records for a short time. This means he helped find new artists and develop their music.
In 2019, Warryn Campbell appeared in a movie called Strive. He played the role of "The Pastor" and also created the music for the film.
Warryn Campbell's Family Life
Warryn Campbell's parents are Warryn and Sandra Campbell. His younger sister, Joi Campbell, is also a singer and songwriter.
On May 26, 2001, Warryn married Erica Atkins. Erica is part of the popular gospel and R&B duo Mary Mary. They have three children together. Their daughter, Krista Nicole Campbell, was born on September 13, 2004. Their son, Warryn Campbell III, was born on April 24, 2010. Their youngest daughter, Zaya Monique Campbell, was born on January 24, 2012.
In 2008, Warryn Campbell was diagnosed with kidney cancer. He had an emergency operation to remove one of his kidneys and has since recovered.
Awards and Achievements
Warryn Campbell has received many important awards for his music. The Grammy Awards are very famous awards given each year for achievements in music.
Warryn has won several Grammy Awards for his work as a producer:
- In 2000, he won for Mountain High... Valley Low by Yolanda Adams.
- In 2001, he won for Thankful by Mary Mary.
- In 2002, he won for Songs in A Minor by Alicia Keys.
- In 2006, he won for Late Registration by Kanye West.
- In 2008, he won for Graduation by Kanye West.
- In 2009, he won for "Get Up" and for Jennifer Hudson by Jennifer Hudson.
- In 2010, he won for "God In Me".
- In 2013, he won for "Go Get It".
He has also been nominated for many other Grammy Awards for his work with various artists, showing his wide impact in the music industry.
