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{{short description|American rapper}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|3|1|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|3|1|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Chicago]], Illinois
| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois
| instrument = [[Vocals]]
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = [[Christian hip hop]]
| genre = [[Christian hip hop]]
| occupation = [[Rapper]]
| occupation = [[Rapper]]
| years_active = 2009–present
| years_active = 2009–present
| label = Reflection
| label = Reflection
| associated_acts = [[116 Clique]], [[R.M.G.]]
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'''Aaron McCain''' (born March 1, 1989), better known by his stage name '''Canon''', is an American [[Christian rap]]per from Chicago, Illinois. Canon is best known for his appearance on [[Lecrae]]'s [[Rehab: The Overdose]] and his collaboration with [[Derek Minor]] then from [[Reach Records]].<ref name="Monger">{{cite web|last1=Monger|first1=James|title=Artist Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/canon-mn0003021029/biography|website=Allmusic|access-date=February 9, 2015}}</ref> Canon also was mentored by [[Lecrae]] who then took Canon on the road with him to be his full-time hype-man.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Daniels|first1=David|title=How Lecrae's Discipleship Impacted Canon|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/features/9319-how-lecrae-s-discipleship-impacted-canon|website=Rapzilla|access-date=January 24, 2015}}</ref> After touring with Lecrae, Canon signed with Reflection Music Group and recorded his first EP entitled Loose Canon which was released in 2012.<ref name="Monger" /> In 2014, Canon experience his first taste of success by reaching the Billboard 200 charts with the release of "Loose Canon, Volume 2."<ref name="Canon">{{cite web|title=Canon|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/chart|website=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=May 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501082159/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/chart|url-status=dead}}</ref> After a near-death accident, Canon was out for a long time, until 2016 when he released several singles and the third volume of his ''Loose Canon'' series.{{citation needed lead|date=April 2017}}
'''Aaron McCain''' (born March 1, 1989), better known by his stage name '''Canon''', is an American [[Christian rap]]per from Chicago, Illinois. Canon is best known for his appearance on [[Lecrae]]'s [[Rehab: The Overdose]] and his collaboration with [[Derek Minor]] then from [[Reach Records]].<ref name="Monger">{{cite web|last1=Monger|first1=James|title=Artist Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/canon-mn0003021029/biography|website=Allmusic|access-date=February 9, 2015}}</ref> Canon also was mentored by [[Lecrae]] who then took Canon on the road with him to be his full-time hype-man.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Daniels|first1=David|title=How Lecrae's Discipleship Impacted Canon|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/features/9319-how-lecrae-s-discipleship-impacted-canon|website=Rapzilla|date=October 25, 2014 |access-date=January 24, 2015}}</ref> After touring with Lecrae, Canon signed with Reflection Music Group and recorded his first EP entitled Loose Canon which was released in 2012.<ref name="Monger" /> In 2014, Canon experience his first taste of success by reaching the Billboard 200 charts with the release of "Loose Canon, Volume 2."<ref name="Canon">{{cite magazine|title=Canon|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/chart|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=May 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501082159/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/chart|url-status=dead}}</ref> After a near-death accident, Canon was out for a long time, until 2016 when he released several singles and the third volume of his ''Loose Canon'' series.{{not verified in body|date=April 2017}}


==History==
==History==
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===Early life===
===Early life===


Aaron McCain was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1989,<ref>{{cite web|title=Canon - ReverbNation|url=http://www.reverbnation.com/artist_255538/bio|website=[[ReverbNation]]|access-date=February 9, 2015}}</ref> but was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canon|url=http://www.pandora.com/canon-artist|website=Pandora|access-date=February 9, 2015}}</ref> At the age of 13, McCain found himself in the middle of a terrible automobile accident. Being able to walk away from the accident unharmed let McCain realize how sensitive life really was. From this, he began to seek God and by the time he was in high school, he began rapping for him.<ref name="Naija">{{cite web|title=Canon set to impact hip hop Culture for Christ with debut EP|url=http://naijalife.freehostia.com/mag/?p=11731|website=Naija Life|access-date=February 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209093757/http://naijalife.freehostia.com/mag/?p=11731#|archive-date=February 9, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> After high school, McCain attended Bible College at Memphis where he met Derek Minor and Lecrae, who helped guide him into starting his music career.<ref name="Monger" />
Aaron McCain was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1989,<ref>{{cite web|title=Canon – ReverbNation|url=http://www.reverbnation.com/artist_255538/bio|website=[[ReverbNation]]|access-date=February 9, 2015}}</ref> but was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canon|url=http://www.pandora.com/canon-artist|website=Pandora|access-date=February 9, 2015}}</ref> At the age of 13, McCain found himself in the middle of a terrible automobile accident. Being able to walk away from the accident unharmed let McCain realize how sensitive life really was. From this, he began to seek God and by the time he was in high school, he began rapping for him.<ref name="Naija">{{cite web|title=Canon set to impact hip hop Culture for Christ with debut EP|url=http://naijalife.freehostia.com/mag/?p=11731|website=Naija Life|access-date=February 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209093757/http://naijalife.freehostia.com/mag/?p=11731#|archive-date=February 9, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> After high school, McCain attended Bible College at Memphis where he met Derek Minor and Lecrae, who helped guide him into starting his music career.<ref name="Monger" />


=== 2009–present ===
=== 2009–present ===


After being mentored by Lecrae and Derek Minor, McCain began working on his first music project. His 2009 mixtape, ''The Great Investment'', was McCain's first professional release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canon|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/biography|website=Billboard|access-date=February 4, 2015|archive-date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712203401/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/biography|url-status=dead}}</ref> The reviews from the album made Canon an instant hit with fans across the globe. After the success of the mixtape, Canon appeared on Lecrae's Rehab: The Overdose album and other
After being mentored by Lecrae and Derek Minor, McCain began working on his first music project. His 2009 mixtape, ''The Great Investment'', was McCain's first professional release.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Canon|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/biography|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 4, 2015|archive-date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712203401/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486222/canon/biography|url-status=dead}}</ref> The reviews from the album made Canon an instant hit with fans across the globe. After the success of the mixtape, Canon appeared on Lecrae's Rehab: The Overdose album and other
project from Reach Records.<ref name="Naija" /> In 2011 Canon signed a music contract with record label ''Reflection Music Group'', to which Minor was signed. McCain later released the EP, ''Loose Canon'' in 2012 and followed that renowned release with his first studio album ''Mad Haven'' in 2013.<ref name="Monger" /> In 2014, McCain saw his first chart success with his album ''Loose Canon Vol. 2'' which reached 101 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Canon" />
project from Reach Records.<ref name="Naija" /> In 2011 Canon signed a music contract with record label ''Reflection Music Group'', to which Minor was signed. McCain later released the EP, ''Loose Canon'' in 2012 and followed that renowned release with his first studio album ''Mad Haven'' in 2013.<ref name="Monger" /> In 2014, McCain saw his first chart success with his album ''Loose Canon Vol. 2'' which reached 101 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Canon" />


Canon suffered a broken jaw, shattered ankle and a concussion from a fall down a ravine on December 20, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/9681-canon-hospitalized-with-major-injuries-from-20-foot-fall|title=Rapzilla|website=Rapzilla|access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref> Canon and his manager, Brandon Mason, had attempted to help someone who had crashed their car. As gasoline spread, the man inside tried to start the ignition; afraid it would blow up, Canon jumped over the guardrail, not seeing the ravine as it was dark. Some sources say he fell down a {{convert|20|ft|adj=on}} drop, whereas others (including Canon himself) say {{convert|40|ft|adj=on}}. He has since recovered and has performed and released a few songs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rapzilla|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/videos/live/10640-video-canon-performs-for-first-time-since-40-foot-fall|website=Rapzilla|access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rapzilla|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/videos/live/11216-video-canon-reflects-on-how-his-wife-redefined-love-for-him-after-dramatic-injury|website=Rapzilla|access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref>
Canon suffered a broken jaw, shattered ankle and a concussion from a fall down a ravine on December 20, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/9681-canon-hospitalized-with-major-injuries-from-20-foot-fall|title=Rapzilla|website=Rapzilla|date=December 24, 2014 |access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref> Canon and his manager, Brandon Mason, had attempted to help someone who had crashed their car. As gasoline spread, the man inside tried to start the ignition; afraid it would blow up, Canon jumped over the guardrail, not seeing the ravine as it was dark. Some sources say he fell down a {{convert|20|ft|adj=on}} drop, whereas others (including Canon himself) say {{convert|40|ft|adj=on}}. He has since recovered and has performed and released a few songs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rapzilla|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/videos/live/10640-video-canon-performs-for-first-time-since-40-foot-fall|website=Rapzilla|date=April 13, 2015 |access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rapzilla|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/videos/live/11216-video-canon-reflects-on-how-his-wife-redefined-love-for-him-after-dramatic-injury|website=Rapzilla|date=July 10, 2015 |access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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Canon
Birth nameAaron McCain
Born (1989-03-01) March 1, 1989 (age 35)
Chicago, Illinois
GenresChristian hip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsReflection

Aaron McCain (born March 1, 1989), better known by his stage name Canon, is an American Christian rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Canon is best known for his appearance on Lecrae's Rehab: The Overdose and his collaboration with Derek Minor then from Reach Records.[1] Canon also was mentored by Lecrae who then took Canon on the road with him to be his full-time hype-man.[2] After touring with Lecrae, Canon signed with Reflection Music Group and recorded his first EP entitled Loose Canon which was released in 2012.[1] In 2014, Canon experience his first taste of success by reaching the Billboard 200 charts with the release of "Loose Canon, Volume 2."[3] After a near-death accident, Canon was out for a long time, until 2016 when he released several singles and the third volume of his Loose Canon series.[not verified in body]

History

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Aaron McCain was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1989,[4] but was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.[5] At the age of 13, McCain found himself in the middle of a terrible automobile accident. Being able to walk away from the accident unharmed let McCain realize how sensitive life really was. From this, he began to seek God and by the time he was in high school, he began rapping for him.[6] After high school, McCain attended Bible College at Memphis where he met Derek Minor and Lecrae, who helped guide him into starting his music career.[1]

2009–present

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After being mentored by Lecrae and Derek Minor, McCain began working on his first music project. His 2009 mixtape, The Great Investment, was McCain's first professional release.[7] The reviews from the album made Canon an instant hit with fans across the globe. After the success of the mixtape, Canon appeared on Lecrae's Rehab: The Overdose album and other project from Reach Records.[6] In 2011 Canon signed a music contract with record label Reflection Music Group, to which Minor was signed. McCain later released the EP, Loose Canon in 2012 and followed that renowned release with his first studio album Mad Haven in 2013.[1] In 2014, McCain saw his first chart success with his album Loose Canon Vol. 2 which reached 101 on the Billboard 200.[3]

Canon suffered a broken jaw, shattered ankle and a concussion from a fall down a ravine on December 20, 2014.[8] Canon and his manager, Brandon Mason, had attempted to help someone who had crashed their car. As gasoline spread, the man inside tried to start the ignition; afraid it would blow up, Canon jumped over the guardrail, not seeing the ravine as it was dark. Some sources say he fell down a 20-foot (6.1 m) drop, whereas others (including Canon himself) say 40-foot (12 m). He has since recovered and has performed and released a few songs.[9][10]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US[11] US
Chr[12] 		US
Gos[13] 		US
Ind[14] 		US
Rap[15]
Mad Haven
  • Released: October 15, 2013
  • Label: Reflection
  • CD, digital download
 101 — 3 — —
Loose Canon, Vol 3
  • Released: November 4, 2016
  • Label: Reflection
  • CD, digital download
 — — — — —
Whole Team Winning
  • Released: July 22, 2019
  • Label: Reflection
  • CD, digital download
 — — — — —

EPs

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US[11] US
Chr[12] 		US
Gos[13] 		US
Ind[14] 		US
Rap[15]
Loose Canon (EP): Volume 1
  • Released: October 16, 2012
  • Label: Reflection
  • CD, digital download
 — 14 4 47 18
Loose Canon V2
  • Released: October 7, 2014
  • Label: Reflection
  • CD, digital download
 — 6 2 17 9

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Monger, James. "Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  2. ^ Daniels, David (October 25, 2014). "How Lecrae's Discipleship Impacted Canon". Rapzilla. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Canon". Billboard. Billboard. Archived from the original on May 1, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  4. ^ "Canon – ReverbNation". ReverbNation. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  5. ^ "Canon". Pandora. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Canon set to impact hip hop Culture for Christ with debut EP". Naija Life. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  7. ^ "Canon". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Rapzilla". Rapzilla. December 24, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  9. ^ "Rapzilla". Rapzilla. April 13, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  10. ^ "Rapzilla". Rapzilla. July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  11. ^ a b "Canon – Chart history – Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved June 4, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ a b "Canon – Chart history – Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  13. ^ a b "Canon – Chart history – Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  14. ^ a b "Canon – Chart history – Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  15. ^ a b "Canon – Chart history – Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
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