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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Chuckie Campbell
| name = Chuckie Campbell
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| birth_name = Charles Edward Campbell
| background = solo_singer
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|1|23|}}
| birth_name = Charles Edward Campbell
| origin = [[Buffalo, New York]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|1|23|}}
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]<!-- See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Infobox_musical_artist#Genre-->
| current city = [[Buffalo, New York]]
| occupations = [[Rapping|Rapper]], songwriter, musician, [[Hip hop production|producer]], fiction writer, poet, publisher, educator
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]<!-- See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Infobox_musical_artist#Genre-->
| years_active = 1998-2004/2011–present
| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]], songwriter, musician, [[Hip hop production|producer]], fiction writer, poet, publisher, educator
| label = [[Deep Thinka Records]]
| years_active = 1998-2004/2011–present
| website = {{URL|chuckiecampbellmusic.com/}}
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'''Charles Edward Campbell''' (born January 23, 1981), known by his stage and pen name, '''Chuckie Campbell''', is an American musician, poet, fiction writer, editor, publisher, and educator. He holds a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Religion from [[Lee University]], an M.A. in English and Creative Writing from [[Eastern Kentucky University]], and a Ph.D. in English Literature and Creative Writing from the [[University of Southern Mississippi]].
'''Charles Edward Campbell''' (born January 23, 1981), known by his stage and pen name, '''Chuckie Campbell''', is an American musician, poet, fiction writer, editor, publisher, and educator. He holds a B.A. in communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Religion from [[Lee University]], an M.A. in English and Creative Writing from [[Eastern Kentucky University]], and a PhD in English Literature and Creative Writing from the [[University of Southern Mississippi]].


Campbell is the founder and editor of Sunsets and Silencers, a print journal for art, literature, and culture, and an emerging hip hop artist. In 2014, he was the winner of the All WNY Music Awards for "Best Hip Hop/Rap Performer" and "Best New Artist."<ref name="thesource.com">["Chuckie Campbell Tours With PremRock & Willie Green" (October 18, 2014) http://thesource.com/2014/10/18/chuckie-campbell-tours-with-premrock-willie-green/ Retrieved 2/19/2015]</ref> His most recent album "More Die of Heartbreak" has garnered positive press from online and print outlets such as ''[[The Huffington Post]]'', ''[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]'', [[Young Hollywood]], [[Examiner.com]], and UTG Review. Campbell continues to tour the United States, booked by [[Deep Thinka Records]] out of Buffalo, NY.<ref>["Booking Deal With Chuckie Campbell" http://www.deepthinka.com/news.php DTR Website Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
Campbell is also an emerging hip hop artist. In 2014, he was the winner of the All WNY Music Awards for "Best Hip Hop/Rap Performer" and "Best New Artist."<ref name="thesource.com">{{Cite web |last= |date=2014-10-18 |title=The Source {{!}}Chuckie Campbell Tours With PremRock & Willie Green |url=https://thesource.com/2014/10/18/chuckie-campbell-tours-with-premrock-willie-green/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref> and in 2016, Artvoice Best of Buffalo Best Hip Hop Act and Best of Buffalo Best Original Music. Campbell's work has garnered positive press from online and print outlets such as ''[[The Huffington Post]]'', ''[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]'', [[Young Hollywood]], [[Examiner.com]], and UTG Review. His most recent album, Taking Back Tomorrow features Talib Kweli, Ras Kass, Nicole Atkins, Heidi Feek, and more. In 2017, he started the Taking Back Tomorrow Scholarship awarding a $1,500 annual scholarship to one Madison Central High School student, a college-bound high school senior, based on the demonstrated ability to overcome a life obstacle in pursuit of their higher education. Campbell continues to tour the United States, booked by [[Deep Thinka Records]] out of Buffalo, New York.<ref>["Booking Deal With Chuckie Campbell" http://www.deepthinka.com/news.php {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219044016/http://www.deepthinka.com/news.php |date=February 19, 2015 }} DTR Website Retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==

===Early and personal life===
===Early and personal life===
Chuckie Campbell was raised in [[Richmond, Kentucky]], attending [[Madison Central High School (Kentucky)|Madison Central High School]].<ref>[Wylie, Crystal (January 21, 2013) "Richmond's own Chuckie Campbell is trending artist on 'Grammy Amplifier'" http://richmondregister.com/localnews/x1633458359/Richmond-s-own-Chuckie-Campbell-is-trending-artist-on-Grammy-Amplifier Article in The Richmond Register Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref> While there, he excelled as an athlete, particularly on the basketball court, playing with high school stand outs Marquis Estill, Kenneal Jenkins, and Brandon Fritz. His play earned him a college scholarship to Lee University, where he would play four years of college basketball. Campbell would graduate in 2003 with his B.A. in Communications and a minor in religious studies.
Chuckie Campbell was raised in [[Richmond, Kentucky]], attending [[Madison Central High School (Kentucky)|Madison Central High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Richmond's own Chuckie Campbell is trending artist on 'Grammy Amplifier' |url=https://www.richmondregister.com/news/local_news/richmond-s-own-chuckie-campbell-is-trending-artist-on-grammy-amplifier/article_a6f4040c-922b-5e6e-be54-3ade6151452f.html |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Richmond Register |date= January 21, 2013|language=en}}</ref> While there, he excelled as an athlete, particularly on the basketball court, playing with high school stand outs Marquis Estill, Kenneal Jenkins, and Brandon Fritz. His play earned him a college scholarship to Lee University, where he would play four years of college basketball. Campbell would graduate in 2003 with his B.A. in communications and a minor in religious studies.


In the summer of 2004, Campbell was assaulted in a street fight by his friend and music mentor Ralph B. Prater.<ref name="UTG interview">{{cite web |last=Lion |first=Brian |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/01/09/utg-interview-chuckie-campbell-discusses-more-die-of-heartbreak/ |title=UTG INTERVIEW: Chuckie Campbell Discusses 'More Die Of Heartbreak' |website=Under the Gun Review |date=January 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 1, 2015}}</ref> He would have facial reconstruction surgery and not make or perform music again for almost 7 years after the incident.<ref name="UTG interview" />
In the summer of 2004, Campbell was assaulted in a street fight by his friend and music mentor Ralph B. Prater.<ref name="UTG interview">{{cite web |last=Lion |first=Brian |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/01/09/utg-interview-chuckie-campbell-discusses-more-die-of-heartbreak/ |title=UTG INTERVIEW: Chuckie Campbell Discusses 'More Die Of Heartbreak' |website=Under the Gun Review |date=January 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 1, 2015}}</ref> He would have facial reconstruction surgery and not make or perform music again for almost 7 years after the incident.<ref name="UTG interview" />


In the fall of 2004, Campbell began classes at Eastern Kentucky University in work toward his M.A. in English and Creative Writing.<ref name="ourstories.us">[Campbell, Chuckie.(2007)."Virgil Walks When Prometheus Rises." http://www.ourstories.us/Spring%202007/Story_Campbell.htm Author bio Spring Issue. Retrieved 2/15/2015]</ref> He studied under the likes of Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe, and Young Smith, graduating in 2007. In 2008, he began his coursework toward his Ph.D. at the University of Southern Mississippi, studying under [[Frederick Barthelme]] and [[Steven Barthelme]], brothers of [[Donald Barthelme]].<ref>[Campbell, Chuck.(2009)"Blink." http://www.wordriot.org/template_2.php?ID=1838 Retrieved 2/15/2015]</ref>
In the fall of 2004, Campbell began classes at Eastern Kentucky University in work toward his M.A. in English and Creative Writing.<ref name="ourstories.us">[Campbell, Chuckie.(2007)."Virgil Walks When Prometheus Rises." http://www.ourstories.us/Spring%202007/Story_Campbell.htm Author bio Spring Issue. Retrieved February 15, 2015]</ref> He studied under the likes of Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe, and Young Smith, graduating in 2007. In 2008, he began his coursework toward his PhD at the University of Southern Mississippi, studying under [[Frederick Barthelme]] and [[Steven Barthelme]], brothers of [[Donald Barthelme]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Word Riot - Hotels in Amsterdam |url=http://www.allhotelsamsterdam.com/nl/wordriot.html |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=www.allhotelsamsterdam.com}}</ref>


Campbell currently lives and writes in Buffalo, NY where he teaches college English and Communication courses at [[Bryant & Stratton College]].<ref name="bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com">["Chuckie Campbell: Bringing his Passion for Language into the Bryant & Stratton College Classroom." (2/26/2014). http://bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com/post/77916187650/chuckie-campbell-bringing-his-passion-for Article found on Bryant & Stratton College Tumblr. Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref> As a tutor, teacher, and writer, he holds a number of accolades in the academic world, notably the Eastern Kentucky University Fiction Award (2007),<ref name="ourstories.us"/> for best critical and creative writing in a graduate course, the Madonna Marsden Fiction Award (2007),<ref name="ourstories.us"/> for exceptional creative writing in a short story collection, the Julia Visor Award (2010), presented annually by the National College Learning Center Association, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaurate Achievement Program Grant (2011), a grant provided by the [[Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program]] for preparing first-generation college students for doctoral studies, and The WNY Distinguished Faculty Award for Full-Time Faculty (2012), honoring teachers at [[Bryant & Stratton College]] for instructional excellence.
Campbell currently lives and writes in Buffalo, New York where he teaches college English and Communication courses at [[Bryant & Stratton College]].<ref name="bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com">["Chuckie Campbell: Bringing his Passion for Language into the Bryant & Stratton College Classroom." (February 26, 2014). http://bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com/post/77916187650/chuckie-campbell-bringing-his-passion-for Article found on Bryant & Stratton College Tumblr. Retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref> As a tutor, teacher, and writer, he holds a number of accolades in the academic world, notably the Eastern Kentucky University Fiction Award (2007),<ref name="ourstories.us"/> for best critical and creative writing in a graduate course, the Madonna Marsden Fiction Award (2007),<ref name="ourstories.us"/> for exceptional creative writing in a short story collection, the Julia Visor Award (2010), presented annually by the National College Learning Center Association, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaurate Achievement Program Grant (2011), a grant provided by the [[Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program]] for preparing first-generation college students for doctoral studies, and The WNY Distinguished Faculty Award for Full-Time Faculty (2012 & 2016), honoring teachers at [[Bryant & Stratton College]] for instructional excellence.


==Musical career==
==Musical career==
When Esente Center Stage selected Campbell as their emerging artist of the week, writer Peter Amara affirmed him as "super-lyrical" with words "that thrust" the listener "in the middle of the scenario," praising the rapper for his "intricate wordplay" and "incredibly fast flow".<ref name="esentecenterstage.com">["Emerging Artists of the Week: Tripping Scarlet & Chuckie Campbell" (http://esentecenterstage.com/2011/08/23/emerging-artists-of-the-week-tripping-scarlet-chuckie-campbell/ Article found at Esente Center Stage. Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref> In early 2013, his song, "The Streets," produced by Marc Jones, struck a chord with listeners all across the nation, when it amassed the most overall votes in The Grammy's Amplifier Contest, accumulating 95,058 amps, listens and shares, more than any other artist in any other genre who participated in the contest.<ref>["Chuckie Campbell, G Premacy, Krame, Bill$Mafia, RoyalCityEmpire, Royal Mafia, Eww, & Jay Nawldoe!" (January 08, 2015). http://mapleentertainment.com/event.cfm?id=184640 Retrieved 2/17/2015]Article published for event at The Forvm, a Western NY concert venue</ref> The song would be disqualified from the contest for improper interpolations of other musical compositions.
When Esente Center Stage selected Campbell as their emerging artist of the week, writer Peter Amara affirmed him as "super-lyrical" with words "that thrust" the listener "in the middle of the scenario," praising the rapper for his "intricate wordplay" and "incredibly fast flow".<ref name="esentecenterstage.com">["Emerging Artists of the Week: Tripping Scarlet & Chuckie Campbell" (http://esentecenterstage.com/2011/08/23/emerging-artists-of-the-week-tripping-scarlet-chuckie-campbell/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216025003/http://esentecenterstage.com/2011/08/23/emerging-artists-of-the-week-tripping-scarlet-chuckie-campbell/ |date=February 16, 2015 }} Article found at Esente Center Stage. Retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref> In early 2013, his song, "The Streets," produced by Marc Jones, struck a chord with listeners all across the nation, when it amassed the most overall votes in The Grammy's Amplifier Contest, accumulating 95,058 amps, listens and shares, more than any other artist in any other genre who participated in the contest.<ref>["Chuckie Campbell, G Premacy, Krame, Bill$Mafia, RoyalCityEmpire, Royal Mafia, Eww, & Jay Nawldoe!" (January 8, 2015). http://mapleentertainment.com/event.cfm?id=184640 Retrieved February 17, 2015]Article published for event at The Forvm, a Western New York concert venue</ref> The song would be disqualified from the contest for improper interpolations of other musical compositions.


At the end of 2013, in response to the success of his song, "The Streets," Campbell released his first full-length album, More Die of Heartbreak, to positive reviews and critical acclaim. The album was produced entirely by Willie Breeding of The Breedings of Nashville, TN and featured a number of emerging and established acts.
At the end of 2013, in response to the success of his song, "The Streets," Campbell released his first full-length album, More Die of Heartbreak, to positive reviews and critical acclaim. The album was produced entirely by Willie Breeding of The Breedings of Nashville, Tennessee and featured a number of emerging and established acts.


In September 2014, Campbell took home two All WNY Music Awards, one for Best New Artist (all genres) and the other for Best Rapper/Hip Hop Performer. In December 2014, Campbell signed a booking deal with Deep Thinka Records out of Buffalo, NY.
In September 2014, Campbell took home two All WNY Music Awards, one for Best New Artist (all genres) and the other for Best Rapper/Hip Hop Performer. In December 2014, Campbell signed a booking deal with Deep Thinka Records out of Buffalo, New York. In 2016, Campbell took home Best of Buffalo Awards for Best Hip Hop Artist and Best Original Music.


===More Die of Heartbreak===
===More Die of Heartbreak===
More Die of Heartbreak, borrowing its title from Nobel prize winning author [[Saul Bellow]]'s novel [[More Die of Heartbreak]] is an experimental hip hop project written by Chuckie Campbell and produced entirely by Willie Breeding of the brother/sister duo The Breedings. The album features highly notable guest appearances from members of the [[Wu-Tang Clan]], [[Cappadonna]]<ref>["Against the Grain Lyrics

Chuckie Campbell Ft: Block McCloud, Cappadonna & Solomon Childs" https://genius.com/Chuckie-campbell-against-the-grain-lyrics Against the Grain lyrics Retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref> and Solomon Childs, Cole Jonique of [[Tate Publishing & Enterprises]], Willie and Erin Breeding of The Breedings, as well as rapper and producer for Disturbia Music Group, [[Block McCloud]]. The album itself is a return to form for Chuckie Campbell, a telling, drawing on the seven years after a violent physical assault left his jaw broken in two places, an event that would affect nearly every other human relationship that took place afterward. The album is dedicated to Ralph B. Prater, who committed suicide in March 2011. It is a reminder that for every one person who makes it out alive, more will die of heartbreak.
More Die of Heartbreak, borrowing its title from nobel prize winning author [[Saul Bellow]]'s novel [[More Die of Heartbreak]] is an experimental hip hop project written by Chuckie Campbell and produced entirely by Willie Breeding of the brother/sister duo The Breedings. The album features highly notable guest appearances from members of the [[Wu-Tang Clan]], [[Cappadonna]]<ref>["Against the Grain Lyrics
Chuckie Campbell Ft: Block McCloud, Cappadonna & Solomon Childs" https://genius.com/Chuckie-campbell-against-the-grain-lyrics Against the Grain lyrics Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref> and Solomon Childs, Cole Jonique of [[Tate Publishing & Enterprises]], Willie and Erin Breeding of The Breedings, as well as rapper and producer for Disturbia Music Group, [[Block McCloud]]. The album itself is a return to form for Chuckie Campbell, a telling, drawing on the seven years after a violent physical assault left his jaw broken in two places, an event that would affect nearly every other human relationship that took place afterward. The album is dedicated to Ralph B. Prater, who committed suicide in March 2011. It is a reminder that for every one person who makes it out alive, more will die of heartbreak.

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====Track listing====
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====Lead single====
=====Album art=====
More Die of Heartbreak's album art was illustrated by Kerby Rosanes of Sketchy Stories, based out of the Philippines. It was intricately detailed and tailored toward the content of the album, dealing with a number of evolving themes—heartbreak, suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse, city life, and racism, which are also contrasted with messages of hope, creativity, and inspiration—all emerging out of [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s "[[Vitruvian Man]]." In addition to the CD Packaging, Rosanes illustrated a 12 panel lyric booklet insert inside a DVD case.


=== Taking Back Tomorrow ===
The lead single "Synesthesia" is on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chuckie-campbell/synesthesia
Taking Back Tomorrow is Campbell's second album to date. The project features [[Ras Kass]] (Mello Music Group), [[Talib Kweli]] (Javotti Media), Quadir Lateef (Ruff Ryders), [[Heidi Feek]] (daughter of country music stars Joey and [[Rory Feek]]), [[Nicole Atkins]], Iesha Green, Mad Dukez, and many more. To date, the project has met almost universal acclaim: Layla Marino of Ellenwood writes, “Taking Back Tomorrow will likely be hailed as a masterpiece, just as his first album was, as this second effort more than lives up to the hype.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ellenwood-ep.com/album-review-chuckie-campbell-taking-back-tomorrow-video/|title= |website=ellenwood-ep.com|access-date=September 10, 2018}}</ref> Perrin Daniel of Most Addictive Music also writes, "Every track on this album tells its own story...Fantastic use of dynamics, effects and change in flow makes for a fueled 11 track masterpiece that we recommend you cop your ears on as soon as possible."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mostaddictive.net/news/810/'Taking-Back-Tomorrow'-Is-Making-Our-Day-Easier|title=MA Music • Most Addictive Music|website=mostaddictive.net|language=en|access-date=September 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706090719/http://mostaddictive.net/news/810/'Taking-Back-Tomorrow'-Is-Making-Our-Day-Easier|archive-date=July 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jessica Brant of Word is Bond says, "Chuckie Campbell’s songs have messages that surrender us to our own energies; only through ourselves can we learn how to treat others, take control of our lives, and change circumstance."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewordisbond.com/chuckie-campbell-walks-us-through-a-pivotal-spiritual-awakening-in-video-for-pretty-girls/|title=Chuckie Campbell Walks Us Through a Pivotal Spiritual Awakening in Video for "Pretty Girls" |date=July 11, 2018 }}</ref>


====Track listing====
Music Video for "Synesthesia" on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=L6Gy7g73qM8
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====Second single====
! Taking Back Tomorrow

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"All I Meant" Featuring Cole Jonique
| All Things End feat. Iesha Green

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Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WRUoyGyJmQ
| Pretty Girls featuring FEEK

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=====Song credits=====
| Smoke
* Written by Chuckie Campbell<ref>[Campbell, Chuckie. Facebook Artist Page. (2015)https://www.facebook.com/chuckie.campbell Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref> for Sunsets and Silencers Music in Buffalo, NY
|-
* Recorded, produced, and mixed at True Blue Recording by Willie Breeding in Nashville, TN
| Meant for More
* Mastered by Paul "Willie Green" Womack at The Greenhouse in Brooklyn, NY
|-
* Additional production and engineering by Duane Lundy at Shangri-la Productions in Lexington, KY
| Power featuring Rass Kass and Mad Dukez
* Additional engineering by Chuckie Campbell at Sunsets and Silencers Music, Buffalo, NY
|-
* "Synesthesia" appears on Chuckie Campbell's full-length album, More Die of Heartbreak
| Love Leaves a Witness feat. Nicole Atkins
* Video Written by Chuckie Campbell & Amir Valinia
|-
* Video Produced and Directed by Amir Valinia for AV1 Productions in Houston, TX
| Synesthesia featuring Talib Kweli
* Specials thanks to Pierce-Arrow Film-Arts Center
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| Language of the Unheard featuring Quadir Lateef
=====Members/instruments from album=====
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| Dream is but a Dream
All songs written by Chuckie Campbell for Sunsets and Silencers Music, Buffalo, NY, except for verse two of "Speak," written by Ralph Prater and the choruses on "All I Meant" and "How To Know When" written by Willie Breeding.
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* Additional vocals by Erin Breeding on "Speak" and "More Die of Heartbreak"
| It Doesn't Matter featuring Iesha Green
* Additional vocals by Cole Jonique for Tate Music Group on "All I Meant"
|-
* Additional vocals by Willie Breeding on "How To Know When"
| The Morning After
* Additional vocals by Block McCloud for Disturbia Music on "Against The Grain"
|}
* Additional vocals by Cappadonna for Kingz N Queenz LLC on "Against The Grain"
* Additional vocals by Solomon Childs for Wu Music Group on "Against The Grain"
* Additional Drums by Dillon Napier
* Additional Keys by Micah Hulscher
* Strings on "Speak" and "Behind Her Eyes" by [[Mark Evitts]]
* Additional Pedal Steel and Electric Guitar by J. Tom Hnatow
* Additional Drum Recording by Elijah "Lij" Shaw at Toybox Studios, Nashville, TN
* Additional production and engineering by Duane Lundy at Shangri-la Productions in Lexington, KY
* Additional engineering by Chuckie Campbell at Sunsets and Silencers Music, Buffalo, NY
* Mastered by Paul "Willie Green" Womack at The Greenhouse in Brooklyn, NY
* Album Artwork by Kerby Rosanes for Kerby Rosanes Doodle Art and Illustration in Mandaluyong, Philippines


=====Album art=====
=====Album art=====
Artwork by The New York Times best-selling author/artist, Kerby Rosanes in six-panel DVD packaging with six panel fold-out, glued-in artist booklet, detailing all album production credits, contributions, and dedications.
More Die of Heartbreak's album art was illustrated by Kerby Rosanes of Sketchy Stories, based out of the Philippines. It was intricately detailed and tailored toward the content of the album, dealing with a number of evolving themes—heartbreak, suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse, city life, and racism, which are also contrasted with messages of hope, creativity, and inspiration—all emerging out of [[Leonardo Da Vinci]]'s "[[Vitruvian Man]]." In addition to the CD Packaging, Rosanes illustrated a 12 panel lyric booklet insert inside a DVD case.


==Press==
==Press==

"[More Die of Heartbreak is] shrouded in an elegant veneer with an honest, and ofttimes, visceral undercoat in the form of words derived from real-life experiences and worldviews." – Brian Lion, UTG Review<ref name="UTG review">{{cite web |last=Lion |first=Brian |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/01/17/review-chuckie-campbell-more-die-of-heartbreak/ |title=REVIEW: Chuckie Campbell – 'More Die Of Heartbreak' |website=Under the Gun Review |date=January 17, 2014 |accessdate=October 1, 2015}}</ref>
"[More Die of Heartbreak is] shrouded in an elegant veneer with an honest, and ofttimes, visceral undercoat in the form of words derived from real-life experiences and worldviews." – Brian Lion, UTG Review<ref name="UTG review">{{cite web |last=Lion |first=Brian |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/01/17/review-chuckie-campbell-more-die-of-heartbreak/ |title=REVIEW: Chuckie Campbell – 'More Die Of Heartbreak' |website=Under the Gun Review |date=January 17, 2014 |accessdate=October 1, 2015}}</ref>


"Still, leaving aside the guest features and the lush musical arrangements, the lovely production (courtesy of Will Breeding) and the melodic hooks, More Die of Heartbreak is at its best when Campbell finds moments to himself in the center of the storm. And it's those moments that make this record arguably my favorite hip-hop release of the year." – Craig Manning, Absolute Punk<ref>[Manning, Craig. (2013). "Chuckie Campbell - More Die of Heartbreak." http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3612631 Article at Absolute Punk Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
"Still, leaving aside the guest features and the lush musical arrangements, the lovely production (courtesy of Will Breeding) and the melodic hooks, More Die of Heartbreak is at its best when Campbell finds moments to himself in the center of the storm. And it's those moments that make this record arguably my favorite hip-hop release of the year." – Craig Manning, Absolute Punk<ref>[Manning, Craig. (2013). "Chuckie Campbell – More Die of Heartbreak." http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3612631 Article at Absolute Punk Retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref>


"The rap talent's freshman album, More Die of Heartbreak, has garnered a great deal of praise across the web...With no pause, he's able to create moments that are intellectual and personal. He conveys the integrity of hip hop's forefathers, and the brazen talent of hip hop's future."—E Scritoria of BK United<ref>[Scritoria, E. (January 17, 2014). "'More Die of Heartbreak': @ChuckieC2 New Full-Length Album" http://articles.bkunited.com/2014/01/die-of-heartbreak-chuckiec2-new-full.html Article at BK United: Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
"The rap talent's freshman album, More Die of Heartbreak, has garnered a great deal of praise across the web...With no pause, he's able to create moments that are intellectual and personal. He conveys the integrity of hip hop's forefathers, and the brazen talent of hip hop's future."—E Scritoria of BK United<ref>[Scritoria, E. (January 17, 2014). "'More Die of Heartbreak': @ChuckieC2 New Full-Length Album" http://articles.bkunited.com/2014/01/die-of-heartbreak-chuckiec2-new-full.html Article at BK United: Retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref>


"Campbell's work...attempts to tap into the condition of the human heart with all its shades of darkness and promise of hope despite attacks by those we trust."—Marcel Hidalgo of [[The Huffington Post]]<ref>[Hidlago, Marcel. (02/06/2014)"More Die of Heartbreak: Chuckie Campbell Rhymes Again" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcel-hidalgo/more-die-of-heartbreak_b_4717415.html/ Article at The Huffington Post Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
"Campbell's work...attempts to tap into the condition of the human heart with all its shades of darkness and promise of hope despite attacks by those we trust."—Marcel Hidalgo of [[The Huffington Post]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-02-06 |title=More Die of Heartbreak: Chuckie Campbell Rhymes Again |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/more-die-of-heartbreak_b_4717415 |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref>


"Similar to Nas, The Roots and Macklemore, Chuckie Campbell has a sincere talent of story writing, poetry writing and music writing."—Amanda Cowen of Empty Lighthouse Magazine<ref>[Cowan, Amanda. (October 22, 2014)"Chuckie Campbell Drops New Music Video + Concludes North American Fall Tour" http://emptylighthouse.com/chuckie-campbell-drops-new-music-video-concludes-north-american-fall-tour-2122861039/ Article at Empty Lighthouse: Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
"Similar to Nas, The Roots and Macklemore, Chuckie Campbell has a sincere talent of story writing, poetry writing and music writing."—Amanda Cowen of Empty Lighthouse Magazine<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chuckie Campbell Drops New Music Video + Concludes North American Fall Tour |url=https://emptylighthouse.com/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Empty Lighthouse Magazine |language=en}}</ref>


"Rapper Chuckie Campbell has made a name for himself as being one of the few hip hop artists from Western New York to be noticed on a global scale...Campbell's aim seems to be to bring good writing back to the medium of hip hop, as well as to tell the story of the new hip hop, which has room for all races, creeds, and even genres of music. He fuses classical music, country and pop, all while spitting fast yet thoughtful and well-written lyrics over whatever genre strikes his fancy."—Layla Klamt of The Guardian Liberty Voice<ref>[Klamt, Layla. (12/20/2014) "Chuckie Campbell Brings a New Urban Culture From Buffalo [Review]" http://guardianlv.com/2014/12/chuckie-campbell-brings-a-new-urban-culture-from-buffalo-review/ Article at The Guardian Liberty Voice: Retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
"Rapper Chuckie Campbell has made a name for himself as being one of the few hip hop artists from Western New York to be noticed on a global scale...Campbell's aim seems to be to bring good writing back to the medium of hip hop, as well as to tell the story of the new hip hop, which has room for all races, creeds, and even genres of music. He fuses classical music, country and pop, all while spitting fast yet thoughtful and well-written lyrics over whatever genre strikes his fancy."—Layla Klamt of The Guardian Liberty Voice<ref>[Klamt, Layla. (December 20, 2014) "Chuckie Campbell Brings a New Urban Culture From Buffalo [Review]" http://guardianlv.com/2014/12/chuckie-campbell-brings-a-new-urban-culture-from-buffalo-review/ Article at The Guardian Liberty Voice: Retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref>


==Publications==
==Publications==
To date, Sunsets and Silencers<ref>["Sunsets and Silencers" http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/518865 Buy Link to Print Version of Sunsets and Silencers Magazine: retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref> is an annual print entity that publishes short fiction, flash fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, essays, paintings, photography, recipes, and comic strips as a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work.
Now defunct literary magazine, Sunsets and Silencers,<ref>["Sunsets and Silencers" http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/518865 Buy Link to Print Version of Sunsets and Silencers Magazine: retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref> was an annual print entity that published short fiction, flash fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, essays, paintings, photography, recipes, and comic strips as a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work.


==TEDx Youth Buffalo==
==TEDx Youth Buffalo==
Chuckie Campbell presented "Bond or Barrier: Language and Social Identity," <ref>[Ted Talks. 5/04/2015 "Bond or Barrier: Language and Social Identity" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_wEl20i03k retrieved 5/15/2015]</ref> a [[TED Talk]] addressing language and its ability to frame our social realities at SUNY Buffalo State, playing host to WNY's only youth focused TED style conference, TEDxYouth@Buffalo's InnovationNEXT. In the talk, Campbell discusses race, class, creed, gender, sexual orientation, and other social constructions in terms of their description and re-description in the world. He specifically mentions the impact of social framing as it relates to young black males in the United States and reviews the events of the [[Trayvon Martin]] case.
Chuckie Campbell presented "Bond or Barrier: Language and Social Identity,"<ref>[Ted Talks. April 5, 2015 "Bond or Barrier: Language and Social Identity" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_wEl20i03k retrieved May 15, 2015]</ref> a [[TED Talk]] addressing language and its ability to frame our social realities at States University of New York Buffalo State, playing host to WNY's only youth focused TED style conference, TEDxYouth@Buffalo's InnovationNEXT. In the talk, Campbell discusses race, class, creed, gender, sexual orientation, and other social constructions in terms of their description and re-description in the world. He specifically mentions the impact of social framing as it relates to young black males in the United States and reviews the events of the [[Trayvon Martin]] case.


==Accolades, honors, and awards==
==Accolades, honors, and awards==
*Julia Visor Award, 2008, National College Learning Center Association<ref>["Julia Visor Award: Past Award Winners." http://www.nclca.org/juliavisoraward.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216014732/http://www.nclca.org/juliavisoraward.htm |date=February 16, 2015 }} Listing on NCLCA website: retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref>

*Julia Visor Award, 2008, National College Learning Center Association<ref>["Julia Visor Award: Past Award Winners." http://www.nclca.org/juliavisoraward.htm Listing on NCLCA website: retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
*Esente Center Stage Emerging Artist of the Week, 2012<ref name="esentecenterstage.com"/>
*Esente Center Stage Emerging Artist of the Week, 2012<ref name="esentecenterstage.com"/>
*Distinguished Faculty Award, 2012, Bryant & Stratton College, Excellence in teaching as evidenced by effectiveness and ability to motivate students in and outside the classroom<ref name="bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com"/>
*Distinguished Faculty Award, 2012, Bryant & Stratton College, Excellence in teaching as evidenced by effectiveness and ability to motivate students in and outside the classroom<ref name="bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com"/>
*All WNY Music Award for Best New Artist, 2014<ref name="thesource.com"/>
*All WNY Music Award for Best New Artist, 2014<ref name="thesource.com"/>
*All WNY Music Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Performer, 2014<ref name="thesource.com"/>
*All WNY Music Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Performer, 2014<ref name="thesource.com"/>
*Hiplanta Album of the Week, 2014<ref>["Album of the Week: Chuckie Campbell 's More Die of Heartbreak" (January 6, 2014). http://www.hiplanta.com/2014/01/album-of-week-chuckie-campbell-s-more.html Hiplanta Album of the Week: retrieved 2/18/2015]</ref>
*Hiplanta Album of the Week, 2014<ref>["Album of the Week: Chuckie Campbell 's More Die of Heartbreak" (January 6, 2014). http://www.hiplanta.com/2014/01/album-of-week-chuckie-campbell-s-more.html Hiplanta Album of the Week: retrieved February 18, 2015]</ref>
**Canalside Battle of the Bands Winner: Hip Hop, 2015
**Artvoice Best of Buffalo Best Hip Hop Act, 2016
**Artvoice Best of Buffalo Best Original Music, 2016
**Distinguished Faculty Award, 2017, Bryant & Stratton College, Excellence in teaching as evidenced by effectiveness and ability to motivate students in and outside the classroom<ref name="bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com" />
**A3C Music Festival "THIS IS MY YEAR" Winner, 2018


==References==
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*Official Chuckie Campbell Artist Website: [http://www.chuckiecampbellmusic.com www.chuckiecampbellmusic.com]
*Chuckie Campbell Facebook artist page: https://www.facebook.com/chuckie.campbell
*Chuckie Campbell Facebook artist page: https://www.facebook.com/chuckie.campbell
*Synesthesia Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Gy7g73qM8
*The Source (Article): http://thesource.com/2014/10/18/chuckie-campbell-tours-with-premrock-willie-green/
*The Source (Article): http://thesource.com/2014/10/18/chuckie-campbell-tours-with-premrock-willie-green/
*Blink by Chuckie Campbell (A short story): http://www.wordriot.org/template_2.php?ID=1838
*Blink by Chuckie Campbell (A short story): http://www.wordriot.org/template_2.php?ID=1838
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*Interview with UTG Review: http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/01/09/utg-interview-chuckie-campbell-discusses-more-die-of-heartbreak/
*Interview with UTG Review: http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/01/09/utg-interview-chuckie-campbell-discusses-more-die-of-heartbreak/
*Article by Bryant & Stratton College Tumblr Page: http://bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com/post/77916187650/chuckie-campbell-bringing-his-passion-for
*Article by Bryant & Stratton College Tumblr Page: http://bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com/post/77916187650/chuckie-campbell-bringing-his-passion-for
*Chuckie Campbell Signs Booking Deal with Deep Thinka Records: http://www.deepthinka.com/news.php
*Chuckie Campbell Signs Booking Deal with Deep Thinka Records: https://web.archive.org/web/20150219044016/http://www.deepthinka.com/news.php

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Chuckie Campbell
Background information
Birth nameCharles Edward Campbell
Born (1981-01-23) January 23, 1981 (age 43)
OriginBuffalo, New York
GenresHip hop
OccupationsRapper, songwriter, musician, producer, fiction writer, poet, publisher, educator
Years active1998-2004/2011–present
LabelsDeep Thinka Records
Websitechuckiecampbellmusic.com

Charles Edward Campbell (born January 23, 1981), known by his stage and pen name, Chuckie Campbell, is an American musician, poet, fiction writer, editor, publisher, and educator. He holds a B.A. in communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Religion from Lee University, an M.A. in English and Creative Writing from Eastern Kentucky University, and a PhD in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Campbell is also an emerging hip hop artist. In 2014, he was the winner of the All WNY Music Awards for "Best Hip Hop/Rap Performer" and "Best New Artist."[1] and in 2016, Artvoice Best of Buffalo Best Hip Hop Act and Best of Buffalo Best Original Music. Campbell's work has garnered positive press from online and print outlets such as The Huffington Post, The Source, Young Hollywood, Examiner.com, and UTG Review. His most recent album, Taking Back Tomorrow features Talib Kweli, Ras Kass, Nicole Atkins, Heidi Feek, and more. In 2017, he started the Taking Back Tomorrow Scholarship awarding a $1,500 annual scholarship to one Madison Central High School student, a college-bound high school senior, based on the demonstrated ability to overcome a life obstacle in pursuit of their higher education. Campbell continues to tour the United States, booked by Deep Thinka Records out of Buffalo, New York.[2]

Biography

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Early and personal life

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Chuckie Campbell was raised in Richmond, Kentucky, attending Madison Central High School.[3] While there, he excelled as an athlete, particularly on the basketball court, playing with high school stand outs Marquis Estill, Kenneal Jenkins, and Brandon Fritz. His play earned him a college scholarship to Lee University, where he would play four years of college basketball. Campbell would graduate in 2003 with his B.A. in communications and a minor in religious studies.

In the summer of 2004, Campbell was assaulted in a street fight by his friend and music mentor Ralph B. Prater.[4] He would have facial reconstruction surgery and not make or perform music again for almost 7 years after the incident.[4]

In the fall of 2004, Campbell began classes at Eastern Kentucky University in work toward his M.A. in English and Creative Writing.[5] He studied under the likes of Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe, and Young Smith, graduating in 2007. In 2008, he began his coursework toward his PhD at the University of Southern Mississippi, studying under Frederick Barthelme and Steven Barthelme, brothers of Donald Barthelme.[6]

Campbell currently lives and writes in Buffalo, New York where he teaches college English and Communication courses at Bryant & Stratton College.[7] As a tutor, teacher, and writer, he holds a number of accolades in the academic world, notably the Eastern Kentucky University Fiction Award (2007),[5] for best critical and creative writing in a graduate course, the Madonna Marsden Fiction Award (2007),[5] for exceptional creative writing in a short story collection, the Julia Visor Award (2010), presented annually by the National College Learning Center Association, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaurate Achievement Program Grant (2011), a grant provided by the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program for preparing first-generation college students for doctoral studies, and The WNY Distinguished Faculty Award for Full-Time Faculty (2012 & 2016), honoring teachers at Bryant & Stratton College for instructional excellence.

Musical career

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When Esente Center Stage selected Campbell as their emerging artist of the week, writer Peter Amara affirmed him as "super-lyrical" with words "that thrust" the listener "in the middle of the scenario," praising the rapper for his "intricate wordplay" and "incredibly fast flow".[8] In early 2013, his song, "The Streets," produced by Marc Jones, struck a chord with listeners all across the nation, when it amassed the most overall votes in The Grammy's Amplifier Contest, accumulating 95,058 amps, listens and shares, more than any other artist in any other genre who participated in the contest.[9] The song would be disqualified from the contest for improper interpolations of other musical compositions.

At the end of 2013, in response to the success of his song, "The Streets," Campbell released his first full-length album, More Die of Heartbreak, to positive reviews and critical acclaim. The album was produced entirely by Willie Breeding of The Breedings of Nashville, Tennessee and featured a number of emerging and established acts.

In September 2014, Campbell took home two All WNY Music Awards, one for Best New Artist (all genres) and the other for Best Rapper/Hip Hop Performer. In December 2014, Campbell signed a booking deal with Deep Thinka Records out of Buffalo, New York. In 2016, Campbell took home Best of Buffalo Awards for Best Hip Hop Artist and Best Original Music.

More Die of Heartbreak

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More Die of Heartbreak, borrowing its title from Nobel prize winning author Saul Bellow's novel More Die of Heartbreak is an experimental hip hop project written by Chuckie Campbell and produced entirely by Willie Breeding of the brother/sister duo The Breedings. The album features highly notable guest appearances from members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna[10] and Solomon Childs, Cole Jonique of Tate Publishing & Enterprises, Willie and Erin Breeding of The Breedings, as well as rapper and producer for Disturbia Music Group, Block McCloud. The album itself is a return to form for Chuckie Campbell, a telling, drawing on the seven years after a violent physical assault left his jaw broken in two places, an event that would affect nearly every other human relationship that took place afterward. The album is dedicated to Ralph B. Prater, who committed suicide in March 2011. It is a reminder that for every one person who makes it out alive, more will die of heartbreak.

Track listing

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More Die of Heartbreak
Speak
Behind Her Eyes
All I Meant feat. Cole Jonique
How To Know When feat. Willie Breeding
Synesthesia
Father's Hands
Seasons
Deus Ex Machina
Against the Grain feat. Cappadonna, Block McCloud, and Solomon Childs
Ancient Astronaut Theory
A Moment in Time
More Die of Heartbreak feat. Erin Breeding
Album art
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More Die of Heartbreak's album art was illustrated by Kerby Rosanes of Sketchy Stories, based out of the Philippines. It was intricately detailed and tailored toward the content of the album, dealing with a number of evolving themes—heartbreak, suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse, city life, and racism, which are also contrasted with messages of hope, creativity, and inspiration—all emerging out of Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man." In addition to the CD Packaging, Rosanes illustrated a 12 panel lyric booklet insert inside a DVD case.

Taking Back Tomorrow

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Taking Back Tomorrow is Campbell's second album to date. The project features Ras Kass (Mello Music Group), Talib Kweli (Javotti Media), Quadir Lateef (Ruff Ryders), Heidi Feek (daughter of country music stars Joey and Rory Feek), Nicole Atkins, Iesha Green, Mad Dukez, and many more. To date, the project has met almost universal acclaim: Layla Marino of Ellenwood writes, “Taking Back Tomorrow will likely be hailed as a masterpiece, just as his first album was, as this second effort more than lives up to the hype.”[11] Perrin Daniel of Most Addictive Music also writes, "Every track on this album tells its own story...Fantastic use of dynamics, effects and change in flow makes for a fueled 11 track masterpiece that we recommend you cop your ears on as soon as possible."[12] Jessica Brant of Word is Bond says, "Chuckie Campbell’s songs have messages that surrender us to our own energies; only through ourselves can we learn how to treat others, take control of our lives, and change circumstance."[13]

Track listing

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Taking Back Tomorrow
All Things End feat. Iesha Green
Pretty Girls featuring FEEK
Smoke
Meant for More
Power featuring Rass Kass and Mad Dukez
Love Leaves a Witness feat. Nicole Atkins
Synesthesia featuring Talib Kweli
Language of the Unheard featuring Quadir Lateef
Dream is but a Dream
It Doesn't Matter featuring Iesha Green
The Morning After
Album art
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Artwork by The New York Times best-selling author/artist, Kerby Rosanes in six-panel DVD packaging with six panel fold-out, glued-in artist booklet, detailing all album production credits, contributions, and dedications.

Press

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"[More Die of Heartbreak is] shrouded in an elegant veneer with an honest, and ofttimes, visceral undercoat in the form of words derived from real-life experiences and worldviews." – Brian Lion, UTG Review[14]

"Still, leaving aside the guest features and the lush musical arrangements, the lovely production (courtesy of Will Breeding) and the melodic hooks, More Die of Heartbreak is at its best when Campbell finds moments to himself in the center of the storm. And it's those moments that make this record arguably my favorite hip-hop release of the year." – Craig Manning, Absolute Punk[15]

"The rap talent's freshman album, More Die of Heartbreak, has garnered a great deal of praise across the web...With no pause, he's able to create moments that are intellectual and personal. He conveys the integrity of hip hop's forefathers, and the brazen talent of hip hop's future."—E Scritoria of BK United[16]

"Campbell's work...attempts to tap into the condition of the human heart with all its shades of darkness and promise of hope despite attacks by those we trust."—Marcel Hidalgo of The Huffington Post[17]

"Similar to Nas, The Roots and Macklemore, Chuckie Campbell has a sincere talent of story writing, poetry writing and music writing."—Amanda Cowen of Empty Lighthouse Magazine[18]

"Rapper Chuckie Campbell has made a name for himself as being one of the few hip hop artists from Western New York to be noticed on a global scale...Campbell's aim seems to be to bring good writing back to the medium of hip hop, as well as to tell the story of the new hip hop, which has room for all races, creeds, and even genres of music. He fuses classical music, country and pop, all while spitting fast yet thoughtful and well-written lyrics over whatever genre strikes his fancy."—Layla Klamt of The Guardian Liberty Voice[19]

Publications

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Now defunct literary magazine, Sunsets and Silencers,[20] was an annual print entity that published short fiction, flash fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, essays, paintings, photography, recipes, and comic strips as a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work.

TEDx Youth Buffalo

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Chuckie Campbell presented "Bond or Barrier: Language and Social Identity,"[21] a TED Talk addressing language and its ability to frame our social realities at States University of New York Buffalo State, playing host to WNY's only youth focused TED style conference, TEDxYouth@Buffalo's InnovationNEXT. In the talk, Campbell discusses race, class, creed, gender, sexual orientation, and other social constructions in terms of their description and re-description in the world. He specifically mentions the impact of social framing as it relates to young black males in the United States and reviews the events of the Trayvon Martin case.

Accolades, honors, and awards

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  • Julia Visor Award, 2008, National College Learning Center Association[22]
  • Esente Center Stage Emerging Artist of the Week, 2012[8]
  • Distinguished Faculty Award, 2012, Bryant & Stratton College, Excellence in teaching as evidenced by effectiveness and ability to motivate students in and outside the classroom[7]
  • All WNY Music Award for Best New Artist, 2014[1]
  • All WNY Music Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Performer, 2014[1]
  • Hiplanta Album of the Week, 2014[23]
    • Canalside Battle of the Bands Winner: Hip Hop, 2015
    • Artvoice Best of Buffalo Best Hip Hop Act, 2016
    • Artvoice Best of Buffalo Best Original Music, 2016
    • Distinguished Faculty Award, 2017, Bryant & Stratton College, Excellence in teaching as evidenced by effectiveness and ability to motivate students in and outside the classroom[7]
    • A3C Music Festival "THIS IS MY YEAR" Winner, 2018

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Source |Chuckie Campbell Tours With PremRock & Willie Green". The Source. October 18, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  2. ^ ["Booking Deal With Chuckie Campbell" http://www.deepthinka.com/news.php Archived February 19, 2015, at the Wayback Machine DTR Website Retrieved February 18, 2015]
  3. ^ "Richmond's own Chuckie Campbell is trending artist on 'Grammy Amplifier'". Richmond Register. January 21, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Lion, Brian (January 9, 2014). "UTG INTERVIEW: Chuckie Campbell Discusses 'More Die Of Heartbreak'". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c [Campbell, Chuckie.(2007)."Virgil Walks When Prometheus Rises." http://www.ourstories.us/Spring%202007/Story_Campbell.htm Author bio Spring Issue. Retrieved February 15, 2015]
  6. ^ "Word Riot - Hotels in Amsterdam". www.allhotelsamsterdam.com. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c ["Chuckie Campbell: Bringing his Passion for Language into the Bryant & Stratton College Classroom." (February 26, 2014). http://bryantstrattoncollege.tumblr.com/post/77916187650/chuckie-campbell-bringing-his-passion-for Article found on Bryant & Stratton College Tumblr. Retrieved February 18, 2015]
  8. ^ a b ["Emerging Artists of the Week: Tripping Scarlet & Chuckie Campbell" (http://esentecenterstage.com/2011/08/23/emerging-artists-of-the-week-tripping-scarlet-chuckie-campbell/ Archived February 16, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Article found at Esente Center Stage. Retrieved February 18, 2015]
  9. ^ ["Chuckie Campbell, G Premacy, Krame, Bill$Mafia, RoyalCityEmpire, Royal Mafia, Eww, & Jay Nawldoe!" (January 8, 2015). http://mapleentertainment.com/event.cfm?id=184640 Retrieved February 17, 2015]Article published for event at The Forvm, a Western New York concert venue
  10. ^ ["Against the Grain Lyrics Chuckie Campbell Ft: Block McCloud, Cappadonna & Solomon Childs" https://genius.com/Chuckie-campbell-against-the-grain-lyrics Against the Grain lyrics Retrieved February 18, 2015]
  11. ^ ellenwood-ep.com https://ellenwood-ep.com/album-review-chuckie-campbell-taking-back-tomorrow-video/. Retrieved September 10, 2018. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ^ "MA Music • Most Addictive Music". mostaddictive.net. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
  13. ^ "Chuckie Campbell Walks Us Through a Pivotal Spiritual Awakening in Video for "Pretty Girls"". July 11, 2018.
  14. ^ Lion, Brian (January 17, 2014). "REVIEW: Chuckie Campbell – 'More Die Of Heartbreak'". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  15. ^ [Manning, Craig. (2013). "Chuckie Campbell – More Die of Heartbreak." http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3612631 Article at Absolute Punk Retrieved February 18, 2015]
  16. ^ [Scritoria, E. (January 17, 2014). "'More Die of Heartbreak': @ChuckieC2 New Full-Length Album" http://articles.bkunited.com/2014/01/die-of-heartbreak-chuckiec2-new-full.html Article at BK United: Retrieved February 18, 2015]
  17. ^ "More Die of Heartbreak: Chuckie Campbell Rhymes Again". HuffPost. February 6, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  18. ^ "Chuckie Campbell Drops New Music Video + Concludes North American Fall Tour". Empty Lighthouse Magazine. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  19. ^ [Klamt, Layla. (December 20, 2014) "Chuckie Campbell Brings a New Urban Culture From Buffalo [Review]" http://guardianlv.com/2014/12/chuckie-campbell-brings-a-new-urban-culture-from-buffalo-review/ Article at The Guardian Liberty Voice: Retrieved February 18, 2015]
  20. ^ ["Sunsets and Silencers" http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/518865 Buy Link to Print Version of Sunsets and Silencers Magazine: retrieved February 18, 2015]
  21. ^ [Ted Talks. April 5, 2015 "Bond or Barrier: Language and Social Identity" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_wEl20i03k retrieved May 15, 2015]
  22. ^ ["Julia Visor Award: Past Award Winners." http://www.nclca.org/juliavisoraward.htm Archived February 16, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Listing on NCLCA website: retrieved February 18, 2015]
  23. ^ ["Album of the Week: Chuckie Campbell 's More Die of Heartbreak" (January 6, 2014). http://www.hiplanta.com/2014/01/album-of-week-chuckie-campbell-s-more.html Hiplanta Album of the Week: retrieved February 18, 2015]
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