Don Cannon named VP of A an Rs at Def Jam

[fukkyalifestyle]

Cannon is the homey but does he have the experience for this position? Irv Gotti must be blackballed. Irv gotti found Dmx jayz js rule Ashanti Lloyd I don't know one person cannon put on.

Don Cannon has been grinding in the music industry for quite some time, from hosting mixtapes, to producing, the DJ has done it all. Now all that hard work has paid, as Don Cannon was named the new Vice President of A&R at Def Jam.

Don Cannon will be based in Atlanta, and will oversee projects currently in the works, as well as scout for new talent to sign to the label. Don will report directly to Ms. Kwak as well as Steve Bartels, President & COO, Island Def Jam Music Group.

Ms. Kwak shared a few words about the newest addition to the Def Jam label, "Don Cannon is exactly the kind of multi-faceted producer and modern-day A&R executive who understands the Def Jam mission and culture and where we are headed for the future. He has already worked with some of our most successful artists, and we look forward to the fresh talent he will bring to the label."

Don Cannon also released a statement about the new position. "A music person can only dream about being at Def Jam, the most important hip-hop destination in the world. I feel I have a cutting edge vision for where the culture and hip-hop are heading and I'm excited to be joining the team. I'm already working 24/7 to drive the innovation of music forward and I'm confident we'll land some big successes in the very near future," he said.

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[TrapHouse Rock]

i see nothing wrong with having a drama/cannon type of guy at a position like this


the aphilliates and drama mixtapes weren't breaking artists back in the day? it's not so much the professional experience. but shyt if the other ways weren't working, try something new

 

[fukkyalifestyle]

i see nothing wrong with having a drama/cannon type of guy at a position like this


the aphilliates and drama mixtapes weren't breaking artists back in the day? it's not so much the professional experience. but shyt if the other ways weren't working, try something new

I'm glad he's getting his shot I just think there are more proven people for this position. Not any rappers tho they are worst for a an Rs unless they like retired old rappers.

 

[SPOT]

There is no one more proven than an international DJ and acclaimed producer to A&R an artist album. Do you know why music was so much better in the 90's-early 2000s? because the great a&r people actually understood how to MAKE MUSIC!

Cannon should be running a label. period. he's done way more than has been publicized. Pretty much every popping/talented rapper or producer right now under the age of 30 has been thru the school of Cannon.

That's a FACT.

 

[Cole Cash]

There is no one more proven than an international DJ and acclaimed producer to A&R an artist album. Do you know why music was so much better in the 90's-early 2000s? because the great a&r people actually understood how to MAKE MUSIC!

Cannon should be running a label. period. he's done way more than has been publicized. Pretty much every popping/talented rapper or producer right now under the age of 30 has been thru the school of Cannon.

That's a FACT.

if yall wont listen to anyone, listen to someone whos in the industry yall follow from the outside.

 

[fukkyalifestyle]

There is no one more proven than an international DJ and acclaimed producer to A&R an artist album. Do you know why music was so much better in the 90's-early 2000s? because the great a&r people actually understood how to MAKE MUSIC!

Cannon should be running a label. period. he's done way more than has been publicized. Pretty much every popping/talented rapper or producer right now under the age of 30 has been thru the school of Cannon.

That's a FACT.

I am happy for him no dobut maybe hell sign someone from philly.

 

[L&HH]

There is no one more proven than an international DJ and acclaimed producer to A&R an artist album. Do you know why music was so much better in the 90's-early 2000s? because the great a&r people actually understood how to MAKE MUSIC!

Cannon should be running a label. period. he's done way more than has been publicized. Pretty much every popping/talented rapper or producer right now under the age of 30 has been thru the school of Cannon.

That's a FACT.

Dude def does more than alot of ppl know. He even had a New Balance endorsement

 

[Zach Lowe]

Power move

Did he ever make a beat after Go Crazy though?

 

[Wacky D]

I am happy for him no dobut maybe hell sign someone from philly.

that's what I was thinking until they said that theyre basing him in Atlanta. im sure somebody from philly gets on tho.

 

[2manyFCKNrappers]

clap for him.

 

[Rominati]

Def Jam is such a good label. Only problem is there is too much star power on it. Too many artists get overlooked.

 

[Loud Still Coolin]

this is big

good to see def jam givin jobs to all kinds of people.

anyone know if sickamore still a&R in at defjam.

 

[Jahmal]

Cannon bout to put more of my ATL brehs on the map

 

[RichYung]

Clap for 'em.

 

[mortuus est]

Power move

Did he ever make a beat after Go Crazy though?

i like the fukk you luda song he did