Daniel Caesar

Released: September 22, 2014

Songwriter: Daniel Caesar

Producer: Jordan Evans Matthew Burnett Ben Foran

[Verse]
Don't cut your journey short
Not anymore
You beautiful boy
Just run
Don't hit the floor
Not anymore
You brilliant boy
Just chill, you're made to sing
On anything, you golden child

[Chorus]
You're my violet in the sun
You're my violet in the sun
You're my violet in the sun
You're my violet in the sun

The world has come to understand R&B/Soul music as a multi-faceted genre that transcends soundwaves into the inner core of our existence — a genre that makes listeners feel, rather than just hear. For Toronto native, Ashton Simmonds, who performs under the stage name, Daniel Caesar (born April 5, 1995), the R&B/Soul genre serves as a skeleton to which he builds up with jarring gospel undertones, heart-tugging guitar chords, and soothing harmonious vocals.

His sophomore effort, Praise Break, successfully captured the attention of many major publications and outlets and was ranked 19th in the 20 Best R&B Albums of 2014 by Rolling Stone Magazine. Caesar’s follow-up project, Pilgrim’s Paradise, was met with even greater praise, subsequently capturing the attention of both the Canadian and international music markets.

On August 25, 2017, Daniel released his debut album, Freudian, which followed the release of “We Find Love” and “Blessed,” and contains hit songs, “Best Part” and “Get You.” In 2018, Freudian was nominated for Best R&B Album at the Grammys.

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Praise Break

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Praise Break (2014)

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