Don Cannon

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Don Cannon
Cannon in 2011
Cannon in 2011
Background information
Birth nameDonald Earl Cannon
Also known asDJ Don Cannon
Born (1979-08-02) August 2, 1979 (age 44)[1]
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHip hop, R&B
Occupation(s)Disk jockey, record producer, songwriter
Years active2003–present
Labels
  • Aphilliates
  • Cannon Music
  • B.S.T.
  • Def Jam
  • The Academy
  • Da Cannon
  • EMPIRE
  • Generation Now
Websitewww.djdoncannon.com

Donald Earl Cannon (born August 2, 1979), professionally known as Don Cannon, is an American hip hop and R&B record producer and DJ. Cannon has produced for artists including Lil Uzi Vert, 50 Cent, Logic, Jeezy and others.

Career

In 2013, Cannon was named Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Recordings.[2]

In 2015, Cannon and DJ Drama signed Lil Uzi Vert to their label, Generation Now, a label partnered with Atlantic Records.[3]

Recognition

In December 2016, Cannon was named one of XXL's 30 best hip hop producers of the year alongside Maaly Raw.[4]

Discography

References

  1. ^ "About Don Cannon". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Don Cannon Named Def Jam VP of A&R". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
  3. ^ "DJ Drama and Don Cannon Break Down the Rise of Lil Uzi Vert". PigeonsandPlanes. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
  4. ^ "30 Best Hip-Hop Producers of the Year – XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2017-12-27.

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