Quick Info
| Profession | Singer and songwriter |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Oshawa, Ontario |
Latest News about Daniel Caesar
24/10/2025
Daniel Caesar released his fourth studio album, Son of Spergy. The album marked a new commercial milestone for him by entering the Billboard 200 for the first time and also becoming his third top-ten album on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart.
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Bio/Wiki
| Daniel Caesar is the stage name of Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds, a Canadian singer and songwriter from Oshawa, Ontario. | |
| He first gained attention with the EPs Praise Break and Pilgrim's Paradise before releasing his debut studio album Freudian in 2017. | |
| His music blends R&B, soul, gospel, and alternative influences. |
Personal Life
| Grew up in a Christian household with gospel influences | Oshawa, Canada |
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| Briefly homeless at 17 after fight with father | High school graduation weekend |
Family
| Parents | Jamaican and Bajan |
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| Father | Pastor |
Career
| Debut EP | Praise Break (2014) |
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| Second EP | Pilgrim's Paradise (2015) |
| Debut album | Freudian (2017) |
| Second album | Case Study 01 (2019) |
| Third album | Never Enough (2023) |
| Fourth album | Son of Spergy (2025) |
| Notable collaborations | "Best Part" with H.E.R. (Grammy win), "Peaches" with Justin Bieber and Giveon (#1 Billboard Hot 100) |
| Awards | Grammy for Best R&B Performance (2019), Juno Award (2023) |
| Additional achievements | Freudian received three Grammy Award nominations and won for the collaboration with H.E.R. on "Best Part". Never Enough won his second Juno Award, and Son of Spergy became his first album to reach the Billboard 200. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Received first guitar at age 10 | |
| 2. Attended private Christian school | |
| 3. Connected with producers Jordan Evans and Matthew Burnett after becoming homeless | |
| 4. Raised singing in father's church congregation |