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Warryn Campbell
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| Birth name | Warryn Stafford Campbell Jr. |
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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 an American record producer. This means he helps musicians create their songs and albums. He has worked with many artists in gospel music, hip hop, and R&B. Warryn started his career by playing instruments in recording sessions and learning from famous producers like DJ Quik.
Making Music and More
Warryn Campbell has helped produce and write songs for many popular artists. Some of these include Mary Mary, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Brandy. 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 helped find new music artists for a record company called Elektra Records.
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. Today, Warryn Campbell is a pastor at the California Worship Center in San Fernando, California.
About Warryn's 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 famous gospel and R&B duo Mary Mary. They have three children together. Their first daughter, Krista Nicole Campbell, was born on September 13, 2004. Their second child, Warryn Campbell III, was born on April 24, 2010. Their third child, a daughter named Zaya Monique Campbell, was born on January 24, 2012.
In 2008, Warryn had a health challenge and needed an operation. He recovered well after the surgery.
Awards and Recognitions
Warryn Campbell has won several Grammy Awards for his work in music. The Grammy Awards are very important awards given each year for achievements in the music industry.
He has won Grammys for producing albums like:
- Mountain High... Valley Low by Yolanda Adams (2000)
- Thankful by Mary Mary (2001)
- Songs in A Minor by Alicia Keys (2002)
- Late Registration by Kanye West (2006)
- Graduation by Kanye West (2008)
- Jennifer Hudson by Jennifer Hudson (2009)
He also won Grammys for songs like "Get Up" (2009), "God In Me" (2010), and "Go Get It" (2013). His work on Kanye West's album Donda was also nominated for Grammys in 2022.
