Biography

Once Nick Cannon firmly established himself on television and then in Hollywood, he expanded his reach into music, signing to Jive Records. The young multi-talent made his smash debut in late 2001 with a remake of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's 1988 hit, "Parents Just Don't Understand," which appeared on the #Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius soundtrack and also featured Lil' Romeo and 3LW. Cannon returned in early 2003 with his self-titled debut album for Jive and its leadoff single, Your Pops Don't Like Me (I Really Don't Like This Dude). The follow-up single, Gigolo, featuring R. Kelly, was a huge smash hit. In 2005 Cannon signed a deal with Motown Records to launch his own imprint, Can I Ball Records. The single Dime Piece set the stage for his 2006 full-length for the label, Stages. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide