Cameron Hunter (musician) explained

Birth Name:Cameron MacLeod Hunter
Camm Hunter
Alias:Cam Solo[1]
Birth Date:29 January 1987
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Years Active:1998–present
Genre:Pop, hip hop
Instrument:Vocals
Past Member Of:Honors

Cameron MacLeod Hunter[2] (born January 29, 1987),[3] known professionally as Camm Hunter, is an American-Canadian rapper. He is best known as one of the rappers of Canadian rap rock band Down with Webster. He was also a member of the band, Honors. As a solo artist he has released two albums, one mixtape and 11 singles. He has also made an appearance on Punk Goes Pop Volume 4 with Silverstein.

Early life

Hunter was born in New York City,[4] and grew up in Toronto, Ontario.[5] [6] He met future Down with Webster bandmate Tyler Armes in the seventh grade at Glen Ames Senior Public School, where they were vice president and president of their student council.[5] He also used to be sponsored for skateboarding as a kid and took karate lessons.[5] Hunter started listening to rap music at a young age and began rapping at the age of twelve.[7] [8] He rapped at house parties[9] and later performed with Down with Webster at their concerts[10] before dropping out of McMaster University to pursue music full-time.[11]

Career

Down with Webster released their debut independent self-titled album in 2007.[12] They signed with Universal/Motown in 2009 and released their EP Time to Win, Vol. I that year.[13] [14] Their second studio album, Time to Win, Vol. II was released on October 31, 2011.[15] The third studio album, Party for Your Life, was released on January 28, 2014.[16] Their fourth and final studio album, V was released in 2021.[17] On April 1, 2024, Down with Webster returned and announced via social media that the band will be having a reunion tour in the summer with upcoming tour dates.[18]

In 2011, Hunter was featured in Silverstein's cover of "Runaway" for the compilation album, Punk Goes Pop Volume 4.[19]

On September 24, 2013, Hunter released his debut mixtape, Just Me.[20] He released his first single "SOB" on January 13, 2014, along with its music video.[21] He released the song "Oh Lord" for free on SoundCloud on May 20, 2014.[22] The song was later released as the lead single on September 10, 2014. He released his debut album, Just Saying on January 2, 2015. The album peaked at number one on the Canadian iTunes Hip-Hop and Rap Albums chart.[23] In the spring of 2015, Hunter embarked on a headlining tour called the Just Tour.[23] While on tour, his live band consists of Dave Ferris of Down with Webster and drummer Emerson Tavares.[23] In March 2015, he released a non-album single titled, "25 Below" which features samples from the song "Ca$hville" by Torro Torro.[24]

In 2016, he was featured in a song called "Goddess" by Canadian artist Jillea. He was also featured on the single "Vice" by Kyle Lucas. In 2016, he formed the band Honors with former Down with Webster members, Pat Gillett, Tyler Armes and Andrew Martino.[25] [26]

In 2021, Hunter released his second studio album, Late but Won't Run. He also helped direct music videos for artists such as Civic TV,[27] Hodgy,[28] and Tyler Shaw.[29] In 2022, He also signed a publishing deal as a songwriter.[30] Hunter started a new project with Mike Gonek called The Yard in 2023.[31]

Discography

Down with Webster

See main article: Down with Webster discography.

Albums

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Album details
Just Saying
  • Released: January 2, 2015[32]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: DL
Late but Won't Run
  • Released: August 6, 2021[33]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: DL

Mixtapes

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Album details
Just Me
  • Released: September 24, 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: DL

Singles

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YearAlbum
"SOB"2014Just Me
"Oh Lord"[34] Just Saying
"Hype Williams"[35]
"25 Below"2015
"Twin" [36] 2020Late but Won't Run
"Habits"[37]
"Hitter" [38]
"Awful"[39]
"Come Alive" [40]
"Phantom" [41]
"Nunu"[42] 2021
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YearAlbum
"Vice"[43]
2016Almost Famous, Almost Broke
"Better Again"[44]
2020

Other appearances

TitleYearArtist(s)AlbumNotes
"Runaway"2011SilversteinPunk Goes Pop Volume 4Guest vocals[45]
"Get Weird" (Remix)2013KevvyGuest vocals[46]
"Fortunate"2016DarenotsThe Now is TruthGuest vocals[47]
"Goddess"JilleaWho is JilleaGuest vocals[48]
"Prom King"2018Myer ClarityNot All Heroes Wear Capes, Pt. 1Guest vocals[49]
"Activated"2021C. RoweActivatedGuest vocals[50]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Down with Webster – 2006 – The Live Music Report. Tony Shivpershad. June 19, 2023. thelivemusicreport.com. 2011-09-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20071217034424/http://www.thelivemusicreport.com/2006/October/DWW_oct06.html. December 17, 2007.
  2. 377883114275868672. cammhunter. Camhunter was already taken and my middle name's Macleod;). September 11, 2013.
  3. 560881320084389888. cammhunter. Thanks for all the birthday wishes guys!. January 29, 2015.
  4. 517784147197444096. cammhunter. Back in my birthplace #NYC . October 2, 2014.
  5. Web site: Interview – Cam Hunter from Down With Webster. Canadian Beats. Amanda Hather. August 23, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20210611144126/https://canadianbeats.ca/2013/08/23/interview-cam-hunter-from-down-with-webster/. June 11, 2021. May 19, 2023.
  6. Web site: Down With Webster Interview. Chase March. May 21, 2023.
  7. Web site: Cameron Hunter: The Sweetest Thing. June 4, 2019. May 20, 2023.
  8. 50651995756953602. cammhunter. @PatGillettFans around 12 years old. March 23, 2011.
  9. Web site: Q & A with Down With Webster. The Sputnik. September 13, 2012. May 19, 2023.
  10. Web site: Exclusive: First Time With Down With Webster: Part 2 . . February 24, 2014 . June 19, 2023.
  11. News: ‘Party band’ performs Friday night at Westerner Days . June 19, 2023 . . July 17, 2013.
  12. Web site: Toronto Music Scene, November 2, 2010 . Torontomusicscene.ca . 2007-07-10 . May 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110903062421/http://www.torontomusicscene.ca/hip-hop/down-with-webster.html . 2011-09-03 . dead .
  13. Web site: Dekel. Jonathan. November 9, 2009. Down with Webster not down with Gene Simmons. https://web.archive.org/web/20111009021206/http://entertainment.ca.msn.com/music/features/article.aspx?cp-documentid=22545966. October 9, 2011. MSN. May 19, 2023.
  14. Web site: Nightingale . Steve . Artist Profile: Down With Webster . Radio Starmaker Fund . May 18, 2023.
  15. Web site: Universal Music Canada – Down with Webster Announce October 31 Release of Time to Win Vol. II. https://archive.today/20130115144825/http://universalmusic.ca/down-with-webster-announce-october-31-release-of-time-to-win-vol-ii/ . dead . 2013-01-15 . Universal Music Canada. Universal. May 20, 2023.
  16. Web site: Connolly . Colleen . DOWN WITH WEBSTER REVISITS LAURIER WITH ENERGETIC SHOW AT THE TURRET . . May 18, 2023 . November 6, 2013.
  17. tylerarmes. CLexlmxA-s4/. The Final @downwithwebster album is out today ❤️.... February 19, 2021.
  18. Web site: Down with Webster Are About to Be So Back. Exclaim!. Megan LaPierre. May 3, 2024.
  19. Web site: Punk Goes Pop – Vol. 4 [Album]]. AltSounds. Candi H. December 28, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20121012233626/http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/141061-punk-pop-vol-4-album.html. October 12, 2012. September 19, 2023.
  20. Web site: Tuned In Tuesday – Cam Hunter. Canadian Beats. Amanda Hather. September 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122091732/https://canadianbeats.ca/2013/09/24/tuned-in-tuesday-cam-hunter/. January 22, 2021. May 20, 2023.
  21. Web site: New video from Camm Hunter. Canadian Beats. Amanda Hather. January 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928085752/https://canadianbeats.ca/2014/01/16/new-video-from-camm-hunter/. September 28, 2020. May 20, 2023.
  22. Web site: Tuned In Tuesday – Cam Hunter. Canadian Beats. Amanda Hather. May 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930013912/https://canadianbeats.ca/2014/05/20/tuned-in-tuesday-cam-hunter-2/. September 30, 2020. May 20, 2023.
  23. Web site: Camm Hunter rocks the Ob. March 20, 2015. May 21, 2023.
  24. Web site: CAMM HUNTER- 25 below. YouTube. May 21, 2023.
  25. Web site: Honors is so over Down With Webster. The Varsity. George Moshenski-Dubov. November 12, 2017. August 6, 2021.
  26. Web site: Honors Biography by Paul Simpson. AllMusic. Paul Simpson. May 20, 2023.
  27. Web site: CIVIC TV find illuminated companionship from above on ‘black moon’ . Vanyaland . Michael O'Connor Marotta . July 27, 2021. 19 September 2022.
  28. cammhunter . CZAF13pDW65. New video I directed for @monkmiyagi with my boy @aar0n_a !.... 21 January 2022.
  29. Web site: TYLER SHAW RELEASES DANCY VISUALIZER FOR SEX ON THE BEACH . . 19 September 2022.
  30. Web site: Inside Music Publishing Nashville & Kobalt Form Global Partnership . . May 20, 2023 . August 8, 2022.
  31. Web site: THE YARD on Instagram. Instagram. May 20, 2023.
  32. Web site: Just Saying – Album by Camm Hunter. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  33. Web site: Late but Won't Run – Album by Camm Hunter. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  34. Web site: Oh Lord – Single by Camm Hunter. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  35. Web site: Camm Hunter – Hype Williams. DJBooth.net. Richard Spadine. October 31, 2014. May 19, 2023.
  36. Web site: Twin – Single by Camm Hunter & Honors. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  37. Web site: Habits – Single by Camm Hunter. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  38. Web site: Hitter – Single by Camm Hunter & Honors. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  39. Web site: Awful – Single by Camm Hunter. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  40. Web site: Come Alive – Single by Camm Hunter & Tim North. Spotify. May 19, 2023.
  41. Web site: Phantom – Single by Camm Hunter & Honors. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  42. Web site: Nunu – Single by Camm Hunter. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  43. Web site: Vice (feat. Camm Hunter & STS) – Single by Kyle Lucas. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  44. Web site: Better Again – Single (feat. Sammy Adams & Camm Hunter). Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  45. Web site: Punk Goes Pop, Vol 4. Spotify. August 6, 2021.
  46. Web site: GET WEIRD (Kevvy's Dead By Dawn REMIX) featuring CAMM HUNTER & BUCKY. SoundCloud. October 20, 2023.
  47. Web site: The Now is Truth – Album by DARENOTS. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  48. Web site: Who is Jillea – Jillea. AllMusic. May 19, 2023.
  49. Web site: Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Pt. 1 – Album by Myer Clarity. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.
  50. Web site: Activated – Album by C. Rowe. Apple Music. May 19, 2023.

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