Camoflauge

Jason Akeil Johnson (December 9, 1981 – May 19, 2003), also known as Camoflauge, was an American rapper, recognized for his songs "Cut Friends" and "Laying My Stunt Down". He released his final album Keepin It Real in 2002.

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

Career In 1999, Johnson along with the rap group Crime Affiliates independently released the collaboration album, Crime Pays. The following year, Johnson released his debut solo album, I Represent, which peaked at No. 58 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album Chart and led to a solo recording deal with Universal Records for his sophomore album, Strictly 4 Da Streets: Sex, Drugs and Violence Vol.1; however, Johnson was subsequently dropped by the label after its release. His songs often contain references to life on the streets of Savannah.

Johnson's third album, Keeping It Real debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums, No. 26 on the Billboard Heatseekers Charts, and No. 39 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album was released in 2003 through the independent label Pure Pain. As Johnson's celebrity status grew, he was invited to speak at high schools in the Savannah area. Johnson delivered Christmas gifts to children living in public housing, dressed as what he called "Camo Claus" and was an honored guest at a Father's Day celebration in his hometown.

Influence and legacy 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.

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 (2003) 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