Don Cannon
| Don Cannon | |
|---|---|
 Cannon in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donald Earl Cannon |
| Also known as | DJ Don Cannon |
| Born | August 2, 1979 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip Hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Disk jockey, record producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Cannon Music LLC., Def Jam |
| Associated acts | Lecrae, DJ Drama, Ludacris, Outkast, Young Jeezy, T.I., DJ Drama, Willie the Kid, Young Chris, Lil Uzi Vert |
| Website |
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Donald Earl "Don" Cannon (born August 2, 1979),[1] is an American hip hop and R&B record producer and DJ.
Cannon received "Atlanta’s Best DJ" from the prominent TV program Good Day Atlanta on the channel Fox 5. Shortly after, Cannon founded a full-service production and promotion company, Cannon Music, LLC, to house his growing brand (DC) as a DJ and producer. In 2009, produced the theme for "Meet The Paynes", Tyler Perry's sitcom series. He also produced Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers season theme songs and placed Young Jeezy’s “Circulate” for the national Belvedere Vodka campaign.
Music career
DJ Don Cannon, is based in the Texas and Florida areas, and has produced a number of songs for prominent hip-hop artists such as The Neighbourhood, Lecrae, Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Asher Roth, Outkast, Big Sean, The Cool Kids, Fabolous, Floyd Mayweather, Kendrick Lamar, Dylan Goldie , Jamie Mccready, Mikkey Halsted, Curren$y, T.I., Akon, Drake, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, The Game, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, Wale, Trey Songz, Chris Rock, G-Unit, Macy Gray, 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Future, Roscoe Dash, Reese, Lil Uzi Vert and most recently Hodgy Beats. He has also worked alongside fellow Philadelphian DJ Drama on the popular mixtape series Gangsta Grillz and the syndicated radio show Gangsta Grillz Radio and also produced over 5 songs on Drama's 2007 album debut, Gangsta Grillz: The Album.
Production discography
2005
- 06. "Go Crazy" (featuring Jay-Z)
2006
- Claudette Ortiz - Can't Get Enough
- 01. "Can't Get Enough" (featuring Mase)
- 14. "Mr 17.5"
2007
- 13. "Joke's On You" (featuring Pusha-T)
- 03. "Man Down" (co-produced by Detroit Red)
- Cassidy - The Best of The Hustla
- 02. "It Is What It Is"
- 12. "Walk Wit Me" (featuring Busta Rhymes & Jadakiss)
- 05. "Cannon (Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne, Willie The Kid, Freeway & T.I.)
- 08. "The Art of Storytellin' Part 4" (featuring OutKast & Marsha Ambrosius)
- 14. "No More" (featuring Lloyd, Willie The Kid & T.I.)
- 16. "Throw Ya Sets Up" (featuring Yung Joc, Willie The Kid, Jadakiss & La The Darkman)
2008
- 12. "Let It Go" (featuring Mavado)
- 10. "Circulate"
- 02. "Undisputed" (featuring Floyd Mayweather, Jr.)
- 07. "Everybody Hates Chris" (featuring Chris Rock)
- "Rap Spitters"
- "There You Go"
- "Bank Rollz"
2009
- 00. "Light Up A Fire"
- Greg Street - Certified Worldwide
- 00. "Dope Boys (Remix)" (featuring Lupe Fiasco, Wale, & Kardinal Offishall)
- 07. "Don't Mess With 50"
- 04. "La Di Da"
- 03. "Champions"
- 07. "Step Back"
- 08. "Jump Rope" (featuring Tennille)
- 15. "Broadcasting Live"
- 16. "Takin' A Break"
- 19. "Summer Vacation"
- 21. "Knocked Down"
- Young Chris - The Network
- Freeway - The Beat Made Me Do It
- Jim Jones - Risky Business
- 02. "Point Of View"
- 03. "BK Brawl"
- 06. "Hear Me Out"
- 10. "Mobbin All Day"
- The Cool Kids - Merry Christmas
- 01. "BBQ Wings" (featuring Boldy James)
- 03. "Free Throws"
2010
- Curren$y - Smokee Robinson
- Young Jeezy - Trap or Die 2
- 12. "D Boyz"
- 01. "Final Hour"
- 06. "High Rise"
- Macy Gray - "The Sellout"
- 11. "On and On"
- Cj Hilton - "We Can Get It In"
- Sheek Louch - "Donnie G"
- 04. "Out Of The Ghetto"
- Lil Scrappy - "Ya Dig"
- "Home Wrecker"
- "I Need You"
- GhostWridah - In Love With My Future
- 03. "Crazy"
- 04. "Red Bottoms"
2011
- "All Doggs Go To Heaven" (Non-album track)
- "All the Way Gone" Ft. Mario & Wale (The R.E.D. Album)
- "Born In 87" (Eyes Of Veritas)
2012
- Rick Ross Ft. Nas and Wale & Omarion
- MMG Vol. 2 "Thing Of Ours"
- All Of Me "Break My Heart" Single
- Big Sean Ft. Kendrick Lamar and Royce da 5'9"
- Detroit "100"
- LeBron James "The Decisionmes"
- Vitamin Water Commercial
- 2 Chainz - Based On A TRU Story
- "I Feel Good"
- Chip (rapper) - London Boy
- "Let It Breathe"
2013
- "Numbers On The Boards"
- "Nasty"
2014
- Jeezy - Seen It All: The Autobiography
- "Holy Ghost" (produced with Frank Dukes and Lyle LeDuff)
2015
- Dave East - Hate Me Now
- Nino"
- "Top"
2016
- Lil Uzi Vert - Lil Uzi Vert Vs. The World
- "Grab the Wheel"
- "Money Longer (produced with Maaly Raw)"
- "P's & Q's"
- "Team Rocket (produced with Lyle LeDuff)"
- Lil Uzi Vert - " The Perfect Luv Tape
- "Do What I Want (produced with Maaly Raw)"
- "You're Lost (produced with Slade Da Monsta)"
- "Erase Your Social (produced with Lyle LeDuff)"
- "Seven Million (produced with Nard & B and XL Eagle)"