PANELISTS & PERFORMERS
Get to know the hitmakers and chart-toppers who participated in the ASCAP Experience 2026.
ANNIKA BENNETT
Singer | Songwriter | Producer
Originally from New York and now based in Los Angeles, Annika Bennett is a singer, songwriter and producer whose work is a masterclass in modern storytelling. Blending elements of pop, folk, country and indie, she has emerged as a rare "songwriter’s songwriter" with the ability to navigate global pop hits and intimate indie-folk anthems with equal ease.
Annika first established herself as a formidable force in the writers' room, penning standout tracks for artists such as Chappell Roan (“Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl”), Lauv (“Love U Like That”), Role Model (“Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” “Look at That Woman”), ILLIT (“Lucky Girl Syndrome”) and LE SSERAFIM & j-hope (“SPAGHETTI”).
Her artist project is equally decorated; in 2024, she released her debut album, Live from Mother Earth, featuring the track “A Tree Falls,” produced by John Mayer. Most recently, she released her self-written and self-produced EP, Triple Shooting Star (November 2025). The eight-track project captures the evolution of her sound, a raw, expansive and deeply personal journey that marks her most ambitious work to date.
A seasoned performer, Annika has toured internationally supporting Sabrina Carpenter, Role Model, Medium Build and Leith Ross, and is set to join Madison Cunningham on tour in March 2026. As she continues to build toward future releases, Annika Bennett cements her place as a singular and emotionally resonant voice in today’s musical landscape.
@annikabennetttt on Instagram, TikTok and X | @annikabennettmusic on Facebook | @annikabennett on YouTube
Website: annikabennett.com
ADAM BLACKSTONE
Producer | Composer | Music Director
On TV, radio or at a live concert at your favorite stadium, the Adam Blackstone sound has certainly permeated your eardrums. Blackstone is a multi-faceted bass player, musician, Emmy-winning Music Director, Grammy-winning producer, Tony Award-nominated orchestrator, two-time Image Award winner, and the musical mastermind behind the live shows of
many of today’s biggest artists.
He has served as the Musical Director for acts such as Justin Timberlake, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, and cultivated several Super Bowl Halftime shows and their Pre-Shows. Blackstone’s TV legacy continues to expand as Music Director and On-screen personality. His expertise has shaped today’s biggest shows including The Oscars, the Grammy Awards, NBA All Star Weekend, NBC’s The Voice, numerous BET, VH1 and MTV specials and as the Music Director for the hit Fox show The Masked Singer and NBC’s That’s My Jam. Blackstone sits at the helm of BASSic Black Entertainment, LLC (BBE), a broad based music service company that specializes in live music production, connecting musicians and studio production.
In 2022, Adam released his debut album LEGACY, which reached #1 on multiple charts and the lead single, “‘Round Midnight” feat. Jazmine Sullivan, received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance. Since, Adam has gone on to receive two additional Grammy nominations as an artist. He received a Tony nomination in 2024, as orchestrator, and won a Grammy in 2025, as producer, for the Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway show and cast album. Adam Blackstone’s versatility and musical ability keeps him on stages, radios, and screens across the world but his faith and family keep him on the ground as he continues to create his own musical LEGACY.
Website: www.adamblackstone.com
DARRELL BROWN
Songwriter | Producer | Manager
Darrell Brown is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer and manager whose work spans genres and generations. With over 80 million albums sold worldwide, he has written and produced chart-topping records for some of music’s most iconic voices, including LeAnn Rimes ("Spaceship," “Nothing Better to Do”), Keith Urban ("You’ll Think of Me," “Raining on Sunday”), Stevie Nicks ("Borrowed"), Faith Hill, Neil Young, Bon Jovi ("Work for the Working Man," “Lonely”) and Josh Turner ("Why Don’t We Just Dance"). His collaborations also extend to Ziggy Marley, Ledisi, Aloe Blacc, Jeff Beck, Alison Krauss and Rob Thomas, reflecting a career defined by diversity, authenticity and emotional resonance.
Beyond the studio, Brown is a passionate advocate for songwriters’ rights. He has served on the National Board of Trustees for The Recording Academy and worked extensively with ASCAP, leading songwriting workshops and panels worldwide to mentor and inspire the next generation of creators.
For over four decades, Brown has been a driving force in the fight for fair compensation and protections for songwriters. He played a pivotal role in the passage of the Music Modernization Act, dedicating 11 years to its development and bipartisan support. On the day it was unanimously passed in Congress, his contributions were honored in the official Congressional Record.
Brown believes music – and its creators – hold a singular power to connect and heal. To him, a song is more than sound; it is memory, movement and meaning carried in the heart long after the final note fades.
@DarrellBrownMusic on Instagram
CAMPER
Songwriter | Producer | Rapper
Multi-platinum producer Darhyl Camper Jr. was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ. He is known by his stage name “Camper” and is considered to be the leader of the new school of R&B producers. Camper began playing the piano by the age of six. He was classically trained for six years then began to develop his own sound later on. While attending Oakcrest High School, Camper was traveling to Atlanta, GA on the weekends building his production career one record at a time. In 2010, Camper signed his first publishing deal with Sony EMI. The following year, he co-produced “Marvin & Chardonnay” by Big Sean, which earned him his first #1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts. He has worked with the likes of Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Jay-Z, Ye and more! Camper has been Grammy nominated over 20 times, and received his first win for Best R&B Album by H.E.R. in 2018. Camper’s unique sound is taking the music scene by storm once again with the classic hit “ICU” by Coco Jones. “ICU” has taken Camper back to #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip Hop Airplay charts, while “Every Kind of Way” by H.E.R., also produced by Camper, has spread like wildfire on TikTok.
In 2023 and 2024, Camper released more than a handful of singles including “Boom Bap” by Doechii, “Acknowledge” by Doja Cat, “SOS” by Victoria Monet & Usher, “Boyfriend” by Usher, “Through the Night” by Maeta, “Night Ride Home” by 6lack, an “ICU” remix featuring Justin Timberlake and more. Gearing up for the release of his debut project Campilation, Camper has more than 100 million records sold and doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Welcome to the Camp.
