Daniel Caesar
Canadian R&B singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and introspective lyrics blending gospel, jazz, and contemporary R&B.Born in Oshawa, Ontario, Caesar self-released his debut EPs 'Praise Break' (2014) and 'Pilgrim's Paradise' (2015) before achieving mainstream success with his critically acclaimed album 'Freudian' (2017). He won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance in 2019 for 'Best Part' with H.E.R. and has collaborated with artists like Justin Bieber, KAYTRANADA, and Omar Apollo.
- Caesar was temporarily dropped from several music festivals in 2019 after controversial social media comments about the Black community, leading to public backlash and accusations of anti-Blackness.
- His father, a Jamaican gospel singer, heavily influenced his musical upbringing; Caesar sang in church choirs before exploring secular music.
- He dropped out of college at 17 to pursue music, initially recording in friends' basements and financing his early projects independently.
- His 2023 album 'NEVER ENOUGH' explores grief and personal growth following the death of his close friend and photographer, Sean Brown.