1. The most r… Read Full Bio ↴There have been several bands and artists named Canon.
1. The most recent of which, Aaron "Canon" McCain, Christian rap artist:
Canon emerged from the wreck only to realize there was a propane tank behind the tree that could’ve exploded and led to tragedy....
An alias representative of the greatest book in all of literature, coincidentally homonymous with rapid-fire weaponry, carries lofty expectations and growing anticipation. Yet, this Midwest-born rapper’s aim is not to leave people in awe of his knowledge and delivery but to give the words of eternal life—66 books, 2 clips and 1 Canon.
Aaron “Canon” McCain was born in Chicago, Illinois, in a lower middle class area, but violence and crime would soon force his parents to journey throughout the state in hopes of finding a safe environment for him and his two older siblings. And while Canon’s parents were married and present in his life, his dad worked at night and rested during the day; so his mom took on a more influential role. As an employee at Moody Bible Institute, she would try to teach her kids about God and made sure the family went to church. But for Canon, church wasn’t a place where he heard solid, biblical doctrine; it was more of a family affair. His grandfather was the pastor, dad played the piano, mom sang and everyone else was expected to attend but usually had ulterior motives. Yet, those religious surroundings may have kept him from turning to a life of crime like those in his neighborhood—being shot at over a bike when he was just a kid could have been a catalyst for violence because it did scare him enough to make him carry a weapon, but anything more than a cap gun was off limits. Nevertheless, Canon’s penchant for mischief did turn him into a modern-day, urban Dennis the Menace. At the tender age of seven, while living in Maywood, he joined a clique of youngsters who threw mud pies at houses and played pranks at school. But as kids mature, their propensity for troublemaking often leads to more dangerous territory. In high school, his friends joined gangs, and although he didn’t, he wasn’t just playing pranks anymore. Canon became rebellious against authority, skipped school and got involved in violent activity.
Despite his disregard for life, he still couldn’t shake the reality that struck him at the age of 13. His mom had taken him to a Christian summer camp the previous year where he was recognized for his model behavior, but he came back home and his misconduct resumed. One day, while riding in the car with his relatives, they struck a tree and the car was totaled. Canon emerged from the wreck only to realize there was a propane tank behind the tree that could’ve exploded and led to tragedy. That moment, he knew God was saying, “I could take your life now…you didn’t go to camp for nothing!” So in between misbehaving in school and around the neighborhood, Canon grew more curious about God and wanted to try rapping about things he was learning at his church. He had also begun making his own beats and rapping with his friends, but there was no place for rap at his grandfather’s traditional church. Hoping to finally grab the mic and rock the stage, Canon started attending a Hip Hop church called The House. However, the lead pastor was more concerned about his relationship with God rather than his ability to rap about him. Pastor Phil and several other brothers at the church began pouring into Canon and as a result, he gradually came to know the Lord. Within a year, he had left behind his childish ways, was performing at The House and had an ever-growing desire to know more about the Lord.
After high school, he left Illinois and came to Memphis to attend Bible College. He had also met Lecrae when he visited The House, so when he came to the South, Canon linked up with him, Pro, Chad Jones and others in Tennessee. He eventually had to leave school for financial reasons, but the knowledge and wisdom he was gaining from being in community with older brothers allowed him to grow beyond that of his formal education. And although he was now surrounded by budding rappers, his focus was on maturing in the faith; but they soon encouraged him to take all he was learning and share it through music. Canon took their advice and in 2009 dropped The Great Investment mixtape, which hit the Internet a year later to favorable reviews and caught the attention of listeners around the world. He has since been featured on Lecrae’s Rehab: The Overdose and several Reflection Music projects, as well as currently serving as hype man for Lecrae as he tours the country.
Canon recently joined Reflection Music Group and now lives in Atlanta where he is preparing a full-length free album to be released this year. His desire is to contribute truth to culture while being true to who he is as an artist and a young person that is also influenced by culture. Canon wants his music and his life to inspire others to repent and trust in Christ, but also encourage believers to “be you in light of a biblical worldview.”
2. The now defunct Los Angeles rock group Canon (Mercury Records), comprised of Jason Turbin, Benji Pope, Cassidy Turbin, and Tieg Johnson. They received much attention in the LA music scene from 2006-2007 for their eclectic sound, garnering comparisons to King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead. Their singles Wide Awake, Euromatic, and S.O.S. from their debut album "Wide Awake" received widespread attention and radio play. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/canon | Crave Review: http://www.cravemagazine.com/Evo-Content_-_pa_-_showpage_-_pid_-_752.html
3. “Canon was a short lived Philadelphia area band, Doylestown to be exact. Vegan straight edge was ascending in status throughout the hardcore scene. These youngsters picked up “Firestorm” and must have been immensely inspired by it. Canon drew influences from the burgeoning Syracuse hardcore scene. At times they remind me of Earth Crisis, Green Rage, and what Morning Again would later go on to do. Their live shows were decent and the kids seemed into what they were doing.” - Coregasm (http://coregasm.blogspot.com/2006/06/canon-solution-7.html
4. Canon was a reggae band from Skopje, Macedonia.
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Members: Julijana Stojcevska (vocals) Klimentina Nasevska(vocals) Bisera Bazer(trombone, vocals) Aleksandar Savovski-Krisho (guitar) Mustafa Jonuzovski-Muso (bass) Aleksandar Ninich (keyboard, thrombone) Filip Krstevski (drums) Filip Petreski (saxophone) Valentin Vidovic (tenor saxophone) Nenad Slobodan Nedelkov-nEL(e) Producente Former members: Marija Jancevska (keyboards) Jordanco Putevski(root's) Sasko Jurukov(drumsr) Bozidar Jovovich(percusion) Dragan Mitev-cavka(trumpet) Sandra Angelova (backing vocals) Zoran Velkovski-Zuro (guitar) Vilijam Barakoski (trumpets) Krunislav Stojkovski (vocals)
Motivation
CANON Lyrics
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I go and act a donkey on em,
I said I act a donkey on em
Aye King Kong ain't none on my hittas my gorillas go bananas like a monkey on em
Track sick I need Tylenol
I can make the song shut up
Then bring it back and tell it no this ain't no monologue,
I'm cutting all the conversation,
I Got joy but the devil tryna confiscate it,
I'm too live I know they gotta hate it but my momma and daddy happy that younger child made it
I'm grateful,
I know they thinking canon trippen he disgraceful
I ain't nothing you can label,
Unless it's coming outchea mouth that I'm faithful
Go and act a donkey on them
Go and act a donkey on them
Go and act a donkey on them
Go and act a donkey on them
I'm a tell em im Trippin
Trippin trippin trippin
I'm a tell em im Trippin
Trippin trippin trippin
I'm coming to ya house yea
I'm On some eat my fried chicken on ya couch yea
Watching cable then I'm out yea
But not before I drink ya juice it's a drout chea
Shhhh. Ya too loud yea, I'm in they frigerator look what I done found yea
I'm bout to eat the whole cake get the diner plate, I'm racking up the crumbs catching pounds yea
Ooh, im a trouble maker,
Well I guess that I'm a trouble maker,
Was a Class clown in my school Years just a cool peer here tyna make it
Ima trip yea, loose canon gotten ringing like a flip yea,
Then Ima take a pic yea, I'll take a selfie with ya fans eating chips yea
Go and act a donkey on them
Go and act a donkey on them
Go and act a donkey on them
Go and act a donkey on them
I'm a tell em im Trippin
Trippin trippin trippin
I'm a tell em im Trippin
Trippin trippin trippin
In "Motivation," Canon confidently announces his unique approach to life, telling listeners that he's not afraid to act like a "donkey" or a "trouble maker." He sees himself as a disruptor, unafraid to break the rules and upset the status quo. Throughout the song, Canon also acknowledges that his behavior might not be socially acceptable - he references drinking someone else's juice during a drought and eating an entire cake - but he declares that he doesn't care what others think of him. In fact, he takes pride in who he is, even stating that his parents are proud of the person he's become. Ultimately, "Motivation" is a message to listeners that they should embrace their unique qualities and live life on their own terms, just as Canon does.
On a deeper level, "Motivation" can be seen as a commentary on the pressure that society places on individuals to conform. Canon rejects these societal norms and instead chooses to embrace his own identity, even if it means being viewed as a "trouble maker." By doing so, he offers a message of liberation, encouraging listeners to reject the rigid expectations of others and embrace their own unique identities.
Line by Line Meaning
Canon say he go loco Huh? Canon go crazy huh? okay, well let's see how Loco you go,
Canon claims he's going crazy and wants to challenge others to see if they can surpass his level of craziness.
I go and act a donkey on em, I said I act a donkey on em
I act foolish and crazy towards others in order to make myself stand out and be noticed.
Aye King Kong ain't none on my hittas my gorillas go bananas like a monkey on em
My team is strong, and we go crazy and wild like a troop of monkeys.
Track sick I need Tylenol I tell em get the Tylenol
My music is so good that it feels like a sickness, and I need medication to handle the excitement.
I can make the song shut up Then bring it back and tell it no this ain't no monologue, I'm cutting all the conversation,
I have the power to silence the music, and then control the flow of the conversation.
I Got joy but the devil tryna confiscate it, I'm too live I know they gotta hate it but my momma and daddy happy that younger child made it
Despite people trying to bring me down, I still find joy in living and pursuing my dreams, and my parents are proud of my accomplishments.
I'm grateful, I know they thinking canon trippen he disgraceful I ain't nothing you can label, Unless it's coming outchea mouth that I'm faithful
I am thankful for what I have, and even if people think I'm doing something wrong, they can't label me unless they know I'm being faithful to my values.
I'm coming to ya house yea I'm On some eat my fried chicken on ya couch yea Watching cable then I'm out yea But not before I drink ya juice it's a drout chea Shhhh. Ya too loud yea, I'm in they frigerator look what I done found yea I'm bout to eat the whole cake get the diner plate, I'm racking up the crumbs catching pounds yea
I'm visiting someone's house and acting inconsiderately by eating their food, drinking their juice, and being loud. I'm indulging in everything they have without any regard for their feelings.
Ooh, im a trouble maker, Well I guess that I'm a trouble maker, Was a Class clown in my school Years just a cool peer here tyna make it Ima trip yea, loose canon gotten ringing like a flip yea, Then Ima take a pic yea, I'll take a selfie with ya fans eating chips yea
I'm a troublemaker and always have been since my school days. I'm still trying to make it in the industry by being unpredictable and entertaining. I'll even take selfies with fans while snacking.
Go and act a donkey on them Go and act a donkey on them Go and act a donkey on them Go and act a donkey on them
Continuation of the earlier lines, reiterating the theme of being foolish and crazy towards others.
I'm a tell em im Trippin Trippin trippin trippin I'm a tell em im Trippin Trippin trippin trippin
I'm letting others know that I'm acting crazy and out of control.
Contributed by Adam D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.