Camoflauge

Jason Johnson (December 9, 1981 – May 19, 2003), also known as Camoflauge, was an American rapper, from Savannah, GA. for his classic Southern hip hop Crunk songs "Cut Friends", “Get Up Off Me”, “GA Niggaz“, “Head Bustin”, “I Let Rounds Go” “Yall Don’t Want No Drama” “Hot Grits“, “Professional”, “Let’s Ride”, & “Laying My Stunt Down". He released his final album Keepin It Real in August 2002.

Not to be confused with Camouflage.
Camoflauge
Background information
Birth nameJason Johnson
Born(1981-12-09)December 9, 1981
OriginSavannah, Georgia
DiedMay 19, 2003(2003-05-19) (aged 21)
Genresgangsta rap, Southern hip hop, Crunk , Hardcore Hip Hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1999–2003
LabelsUniversal Records, Pure Pain Records
Associated actsPastor Troy, Fatboi, Dushawn, G. Cope, MoWet, Gangsta Bolo

Camoflauge was murdered in Savannah, Georgia, by gunfire outside of Pure Pain Records recording studio while he was walking his toddler son.[1]

Influence albums, death & legacy

Camoflauge was born on December, 9, 1981 in Savannah, GA, in 1999 he started rapping. on June 6, 2000 he released his debut album I Represent, in July 2001 he released his second album “Strictly 4 Da Streets“ ( Drugs Sex & Violence Vol. 1) then he released his final album Keepin it Real after his death in May 2003.

Johnson is the subject of a short documentary film called Camoflauge, directed by Lamia Lazrak. The film included interviews with Johnson's close family and friends including Tammie Green (his mother), Flau'Jae Johnson (his daughter), producers, and rapper Boosie Badazz. The film premiered at the 2016 Savannah Film Festival and won a 2016 Red Dot Design Award in Communication.[2][3]

Discography

Albums
  • Crime Pays (with Crime Affiliates) (1999)
  • I Represent (2000)
  • Strictly 4 da Streets: Drugs Sex and Violence, Vol. 1 (2001)
  • Keepin It Real (2002)

Mixtapes
  • Underground Savannah (2000)
  • Home of the True Emcees - Tribute to Jason "Camoflauge" Johnson (2006)
  • The Camoflauge Collective (R.I.P) (2012)
  • Still I Represent (2011)

Guest appearances
  • Dulaa "Pure Pain" Komplex Feelings
  • DJ B-Lord "Bout My Money" Trick Daddy (feat. Camoflauge)
  • DJ Smallz Southern Smoke 9: Money is Still a Major Issue (Part 1 of 2) (hosted by Pitbull) "Pure Pain"
  • White Dawg "We Ballin" Bonifide

References
  1. https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2003-05-21-camoflauge-killed_x.htm Rapper Camoflauge fatally shot outside Georgia studio
  2. "Camoflauge". IMDb.com.
  3. Lazrak, Lamia (January 10, 2017). "Camoflauge". Vimeo.com.
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