Don Cannon talks about moving to Atlanta and meeting DJ Drama for the first time
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DJ Cannon comes by the crib to tell us all about living in Philly, moving to Atlanta, teaming up with DJ Drama, his first single with Jay-Z, getting raided by the Feds & signing Lil Uzi Vert & Jack Harlow.
He's a legend - enjoy the episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:07 Growing up in Philly + Catching Music bug
7:14 Developing DJ skills as a kid
11:14 Mom's support + Keeping out of the streets
17:25 The South really is friendlier
20:22 Moving to Atlanta + Meeting DJ Drama
26:20 Aphilliates + Don Cannon's real name
27:33 Mixtapes + DJ Clue's influence
31:01 NYers dress up to not have a good time
34:17 Rise of Atlanta, Jeezy + Working with Jay-Z
47:15 Cannon's equipment & gear
47:57 The Feds raiding, Being Greedy + RIAA understanding
55:38 Falling out with DJ Drama + Subs against each other
59:12 Generation Now, Young artists + Meeting unsigned Drake
1:10:10 Signing Lil Uzi Vert + Learning Music Business
1:16:59 Cannon didn't like Jack Harlow initially
1:22:26 Business with friends + Creative Hub
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