History of Daniel Caesar in Timeline

Daniel Caesar, born Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds, is a celebrated Canadian singer and songwriter. His musical journey began with two acclaimed EPs, "Praise Break" and "Pilgrim's Paradise," which led to his critically lauded debut album, "Freudian" (2017). He followed this with "Case Study 01" in 2019. In 2021, Caesar's collaboration with Justin Bieber and Giveon on "Peaches" brought him his first Billboard Hot 100 number one. His third studio album, "Never Enough," was released in 2023 under Republic Records.

April 5, 1995: Birth of Daniel Caesar

Daniel Caesar, whose birth name is Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds, was born on April 5, 1995.

2008: Not Applicable

This date refers to Kanye West's song "Street Lights", which Caesar covered on "Pilgrim's Paradise", and doesn't mark a specific event in Caesar's life.

2014: Early Career and Release of "Praise Break"

At age 17, after a dispute with his father, Caesar was kicked out of his home. This event led him to pursue music more seriously. He began performing gigs and collaborated with producers Jordan Evans and Matthew Burnett, culminating in the release of his debut EP, "Praise Break", in 2014.

2014: Release of Debut EP "Praise Break"

Daniel Caesar released his debut EP, "Praise Break", in 2014, which received critical acclaim and was listed on Rolling Stone's "20 Best R&B Albums of 2014".

2015: Rising Recognition with "Pilgrim's Paradise"

Daniel Caesar's career gained significant traction in 2015 with the release of his second EP, "Pilgrim's Paradise." The album was lauded by critics, and tracks like "Streetcar" resonated strongly with fans.

2015: Release of Second EP "Pilgrim's Paradise"

In 2015, Daniel Caesar released his second EP, "Pilgrim's Paradise", which garnered positive critical reception and featured fan-favorite tracks like "Streetcar".

2015: Founding of Golden Child Recordings and Collaborations

Since 2015, Daniel Caesar has been closely associated with producers Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans. Together, they co-founded the independent label Golden Child Recordings, and they have co-produced nearly all of Caesar's music. During this period, Caesar also became part of a Toronto-based collective of musicians and songwriters, including River Tiber, BadBadNotGood, and Charlotte Day Wilson, among others.

August 2017: Release of Debut Album "Freudian"

In August 2017, Daniel Caesar released his debut studio album, "Freudian", which received widespread critical acclaim.

August 25, 2017: Release of "Freudian" and Critical Acclaim

On August 25, 2017, Daniel Caesar released his debut album, "Freudian". The album featured popular tracks like "Get You", "We Find Love", and "Blessed." It was later shortlisted for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize.

2018: Grammy Nominations and Win

In 2018, Daniel Caesar's album "Freudian" was nominated for Best R&B Album at the Grammy Awards, with "Get You" receiving a nomination for Best R&B Performance. He later won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance for his single "Best Part" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

March 2019: Defense of Julieanna Goddard and Subsequent Apology

In March 2019, Daniel Caesar faced criticism for defending his friend Julieanna Goddard on an Instagram live stream after she made racist comments. He later issued an apology for his remarks.

June 2019: Release of Second Album "Case Study 01"

Daniel Caesar released his second studio album, "Case Study 01", in June 2019.

March 2021: Featured on Justin Bieber's "Peaches"

In March 2021, Caesar was featured on Justin Bieber's hit single "Peaches", which became his first song to top the US Billboard Hot 100.

March 19, 2021: Collaboration with Justin Bieber on "Peaches"

Daniel Caesar collaborated with Justin Bieber and Giveon on the song "Peaches", released on March 19, 2021, as part of Bieber's album "Justice". "Peaches" went on to top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

April 7, 2023: Release of "Never Enough" under Republic Records

On April 7, 2023, Daniel Caesar released his third studio album, "Never Enough," under Republic Records. This marked his first release with the label.