From Los Angeles, CA Gospel/Urban Recording Artist, Javen Campbell, now simply known as "JAVEN," is the classic example of a musician who has the dynamic talents of a singer/songwriter, actor, pastor and speaker. JAVEN's universal appeal is the very attribute that set the tone for his career and got him public recognition. Building both his music and film careers on a foundation of integrity has earned him critical praise and audience approval for both. He is the 12th of 13 children from the late Rev. James Campbell and Sylvia Campbell born and raised in Hollywood, FL. He has one son and over 25 nieces and nephews. Family is very important to JAVEN, so it was hard to accept the call early on to begin a career that would take him around the world for many years sharing the stage with some of the top names in the music industry, former presidents, and top celebrities.

JAVEN has been a frequent musical guest on many networks including BET, GMC, TBN, FOX, NBC, and more. JAVEN's impeccable stage presence led him to star in numerous stage productions. He was a lead in the theatrical production of A Raisin in the Sun. From 2002-2003 he starred in the off-Broadway musical The Rock and the Rabbi. In 2006 he starred with Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole in the featured film One Night with the King. From 2007 to 2011 JAVEN has had supporting roles in other feature films like Abandoned also starring Britney Murphy, The Lost Woman, The Sixth, and Preacher's Kid a Warner Brothers film released in 2010 staring LaToya Luckett formerly of Destiny Child. 

In 1999 JAVEN's first record deal was with Crowne/Word Records and his first single, "Never Give Up on Love" from the self-titled CD " Javen" soared into the top 10 CCM charts. In 2003 he released his first independent CD " Change" on his production label JCM. "Change" was widely received on Radio around the country. With a proven track record Javen was recognized with numerous nominations from prestigious award platforms. In 2004 he was nominated for the Marlin Awards best Male Contemporary Solo, Male泡rtist, song, and Gospel performance of the year, he won 2 of the 4 awards nominations. In 2007 JAVEN gained such an overwhelming response that he won the 2007 En Sound Music Award "Best Urban Soul Album of the Year" & was nominated for Best Male Artist by the Southern California Guild Awards. He also hosted his own one-hour radio show "LIFE" on Urban Network, getting 6 million hits and reaching 250,000 listeners from 2010 to 2011. 

JAVEN has performed worldwide in countries including Brazil, Africa, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Europe and has appeared in the largest arenas and concert halls in cities like New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Chicago, and more. He has sold over 300,000 units independently worldwide. Javen really takes part in giving back by acting as a spokesperson for World Vision and a partner of Hope for Haiti. JAVEN's CD, Keeping the Faith, released in 2009 with Universal Music Group combines acoustic and electric guitar with JAVEN's powerful soul stirring vocals. This CD includes the hit "None Like You that climbed both the video & radio charts. JAVEN's latest CD entitled "FREE" was released 2010 landed in the top 100 downloads on Itunes and features the hit single "One Step" which is on the soundtrack of the film "The Cross." 

In 2013, JAVEN's Live Praise & Worship CD Recording "Worship in the Now" produced by gospel favorite Jonathan Nelson was released on Tyscot Record Label. which landed on the Gospel Billboard Charts at #11! The Worship in the Now recording also inspired the NOW Conference, a two- day seminar held across the country in cities like Tampa, Atlanta, and San Diego which features different artists and speakers to help people succeed in life and in their spiritual walk. Also in 2013, JAVEN founded Worship in the Now Ministries Inc which includes the NOW church; a twice per month artist showcase called the Encounter; Summer Slam Sport, an annual sport camp for under-privilege youth; and a host of in-house ministries that's meeting the needs of so many. JAVEN recently starred in the stage play entitled "You're Never Alone" alongside X-Factor Season One Winner Melanie Amaro and Gospel Superstar James Fortune. In 2014, he released his best-selling short book, "One Hundred Keys for Your Right Now" and he is currently working on a full length follow up book. While touring across the country speaking and singing, he is working on his 13th CD to be released in 2016. As a prelude to the album, JAVEN has released his new Christmas single, "Oh Holy Night," a new take on an old classic Christmas tune that will help ring in this Holiday Season. As you can see, there is no slowing down for this gifted talent that desires to touch lives around the world with his message of hope and love. Be sure to keep up with Javen attwitter.com/javenonline, Instagram.com/javenonline, facebook.com/meetjaven, and www.javenonline.com.