Caleb Sean

Caleb Sean was born Caleb Sean McCampbell on July 3, 1986. Born into a family of musicians, Sean began to sing and play the piano at the age of three. By the age of seven he was involved in piano recitals at his elementary school, and was playing for the children's choir at his home church in Dallas, TX. His father was a member of the Mac Band, a pop/r&b band that gained popularity with the #1 hit "Roses are Red" in the early 90s, and his mother was a vocalist in the band Soul Liberation.[1][2] Sean was heavily influenced by singing and playing at church and school, but became familiar with the music industry through learning from his father's experiences. Sean began singing with his four siblings, and by high school was gaining favor through playing different musical gigs in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.[3]

Education

At an early age, Sean began his musical training studying under musicians in his family, and continued his musical education through formal instruction beginning at the age of seven. By the age of thirteen, Sean was a trained vocalist, pianist, and drummer and began to act and model during middle school and high school. While attending Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Sean was a recipient of the prestigious Downbeat award for “Outstanding Performance” in the categories of “Best Instrumental Soloist” and “Best Original Jazz Composition".[4] After graduating from high school, Sean continued his education at Cedar Valley College, earning an associate degree in Applied Science for Commercial Music/Performing Musician.[5] After graduation, Sean was offered a teaching position at Cedar Valley, and became an adjunct professor of Jazz studies there for two years.[6]

Career

Sean began his career at the age of three, recording his first nationally aired commercial for Proline’s “Just for Me” hair care product. He continued to pursue his music studies throughout high school, playing for local churches, weddings, and other musical venues. Developing a passion for many different styles of music, Sean played keys for country, blues, jazz, gospel, contemporary, and pop artists.[7] Sean traveled across the United States and abroad to Puerto Rico, performing at various music workshops, festivals, and jazz venues. He has also appeared on the nationally syndicated ABC television network show “Good Morning Texas” and the Trinity Broadcasting Network. He performed with Michael Buble’ and has worked with gospel artists such as Kirk Franklin, Myron Butler, and Anthony Evans. In addition to being a performing musician, Sean also has produced music for many different artists. He is currently working as a full-time producer/freelance musician in Dallas, TX, and has produced songs for artists like Beyonce (Co-Produced Best Thing I Never Had), Talib Kweli, Willow Smith, and Rhymefest, and has worked in the studio with producers Larry "S1" Griffin, Jr. and Rodney “Dark Child” Jerkins. As he began to branch out into different areas of music, Sean collaborated with producer S1, or SymbolycOne, making tracks, and eventually joined the Soul Kontrollaz Production Team, with CEO S1. Sean also currently performs with the Jazz Fusion band The Funky Knuckles based in downtown Dallas.[8] Sean has received nominations for a Soul Train Award for "Song of the Year" for Best Thing I Never Had,[9] was a 2011 pick for the "On the Come Up" interview for ASCAP, and received an NAACP Image Award nomination for "Outstanding Song" for Beyonce's "Best Thing I Never Had", and "Outstanding Album" for 4.[10][11] In 2012, Sean also received a Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album for his production on Beyonce's "4" Album.[12] In June 2012, Sean won a R&B/Hip Hop Award at the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards for his co-production on Beyonce's "Best Thing I Never Had".[13]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 336. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ↑ Billboard Albums. "All Music Mac Band".
  3. ↑ Eventful (June 23, 2012). "N.Y.'s Caleb McCampbell in Toronto". Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  4. ↑ American School of Cedar Valley College (November 18, 2009). "Cedar Valley College Jazz". Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  5. ↑ Dallas Jazz (Sep 7, 2011). %7C13 July 2012 "Arlington Jones and Caleb McCampbell" Check |url= value (help).
  6. ↑ Clark (October 11, 2010). "Autumn Leaves Videography". DamonCClark.
  7. ↑ ASCAP (October 25, 2011). "ASCAP Interview". American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.
  8. ↑ Ropeadope Records (October 11, 2011). "GroundUP presents The Funky Knuckles". Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  9. ↑ Soul Train Award Nominations (January 20, 2012). "Jill Scott and Beyonce Lead 43rd NAACP Image Award Nominations". Soul Train. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  10. ↑ Vibe (October 21, 2011). "2011 Soul Train Nominees Revealed". Vibe. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  11. ↑ NAACP Image Awards. "The 43rd NAACP Image Awards". Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  12. ↑ 2012 Billboard Music Awards (May 30, 2012). "2012 Billboard Awards Top R&B Albums Winners". Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  13. ↑ ASCAP (June 30, 2012). "2012 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Retrieved 12 July 2012.

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