Camara Kambon

Camara Kambon
Born (1973-02-04) February 4, 1973 (age 51)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
EducationBerklee College of Music
Atlantic University
Occupation(s)Film composer, musician, songwriter, music producer, educator
Years active1991–present
Websitecamarakambon.com

Camara Kambon (born February 4, 1973) is an American film composer, songwriter, pianist, music producer and educator. He is known for his collaborations with Dr. Dre on Chronic 2001,[1][2][3] Eminem’s The Slim Shady LP and The Marshall Mathers LP.[4] He co-wrote Mary J. Blige’s song Family Affair,[5][6] composed the theme for the Mara Brock Akil produced CW sitcom, Girlfriends,[7][8] and the score for the DreamWorks’ feature film, Biker Boyz.[9][10] Kambon has received an Emmy Award, two Emmy nominations, three Grammy nominations, a BMI Pop Award and a BMI Film/TV Award.[11][12][13]

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  12. ^ "2003 BMI Pop Awards: Song List". BMI.com. 2003-05-13. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
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