The
lights dim over the standing room only crowd. The room is thick with an air of
anticipation. A voice sprinkled with strong vibrato and a touch of old school
R&B rings out. The crowd goes wild! The voice rings out again, this time
with twice the intensity. The crowd screams as the young, but clearly seasoned
artist Canton Jones points the microphone toward the audience and an
unforgettable musical experience begins…
Part
singer, songwriter, producer, and vocal arranger, Canton “CJ” Jones, a
Deerfield Beach, Florida native, has entertained over 500,000 people in the
past year few years, sold nearly 100,000 units independently; and has several
songs in regular rotation in the U.S. and abroad, including the steppers groove
“Love Song,” the cleverly penned “Stay Saved” and the uncompromising street
anthem “The Password.” On any given day he can be found sharing the stage with
hip hop heavyweights like T.I., David Banner and Ludacris to name a few;
established creative geniuses like John Legend, Kirk Franklin and Patti
LaBelle; and Gospel powerhouses like Smokie Norful, Dr. Bobby Jones and Kiki
Clark-Sheard – the youngest member of the Clark dynasty.
And
his crossover appeal is undeniable. From urban youth with their pants sagging
low, to progressive ministries that support Canton’s unique blend of hip hop,
urban gospel and R&B, to middle age music lovers who remember how it was
“back in the day, ” fans have embraced Canton’s lyrical edginess and warmed up
to his heart felt ballads. On Kingdom Business, he gets down to business with
his most creative album to date. Impacting radio with the smash hit “My Day”,
Kingdom Business is an eclectic mix of undeniable street anthems and melodic
story lines that take listeners from the streets to the suites to handle the
business of life. The new album, distributed by Arrow Records, boasts Jones’
best work to date. With My Day currently climbing the charts,
With
three albums (20 Years, 3 Months, 12 Days, Love Jones, and The Password: Access
Granted), a Grammy nod, a Stellar Award nomination, and three Gospel Choice
Awards to his credit, Canton still maintains the unshakable confidence of
someone who knows the tide is turning his way. More than an artist, CJ
represents a philosophy, a movement, and a generation relentlessly advancing a
positive new sound in the industry. He understands that it is not just about
the music, but about a lifestyle that offers peace and prosperity for anyone
bold enough to pursue their purpose.
Canton
Jones is all about his business. – strengthening his influence in the
mainstream marketplace while also creating viable opportunities abroad. As an
artist, Jones has embarked on an ambitious plan to bring his unique style of
hip hop, R&B and urban gospel to the forefront of the industry. As an
entrepreneur, Jones is a consummate businessman, building an empire that will
likely change the music business for years to come. Kingdom Business symbolizes
his global business philosophy. CAJO International (a company CJ started with
his wife Ramona nearly five years ago) – is quietly positioning itself in
music, television, video, and global commerce, and raising a powerful new
standard for young entrepreneurs around the world.
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