Vincint Cannady was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father was a gospel singer in a group called the Christ United Gospel Singers, and Vincint began singing at the age of five. He was shy about singing as a child, but his father took him to audition for an all-boys choir audition when he was seven to nurture his interest. Cannady also wrote his first song when he was twelve. Vincint was raised Baptist but attended Catholic school growing up. He named Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Céline Dion, Madonna, Britney Spears, Bjork, and Regina Spektor as early inspirations. He attended college at Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2013.
Vincint appeared on the first season of The Four one week before the finale, where he received unanimous "yes" votes from every judge after performing "Creep" by Radiohead. He stated in an interview that producers attempted to persuade him to sing gospel and R&B music due to his race, and some male producers refused to work with him. Vincint was eliminated in the first round of the finale competition along with contestant Zhavia Ward.
He released three singles in 2018: "Remember Me", "Mine", and "Marrow", which was his debut single. He released a music video for "Marrow" on February 8, 2018. The video was directed by Jake Wilson and shot in a church in North Hollywood, in an homage to Cannady's upbringing in Catholic school. The latter two singles were produced by Pretty Sister. His singing style ranges from belting to whispery falsetto. He characterizes his genre of music as pop.
On April 5, 2019, Cannady premiered a music video for a single called, "Please Don't Fall in Love", directed by Jasper Soloff. He released his debut EP, The Feeling, on February 14, 2020. Vincint's song, "Be Me", was selected as the anthem of the fifth season of Queer Eye. He also released a lead single for his debut album, called "Hard 2 Forget".
He released his debut album There Will Be Tears on June 11, 2021. Ari Shapiro of All Things Considered referred to the album as "vulnerable and danceable." The Getaway Tour is Cannady's debut concert tour, in support of his debut studio album, There Will Be Tears.
Simple
VINCINT Lyrics
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1500 seconds and I realized that my search was through
I never thought that it could be this easy
Thought that I could feel this way
And now that I’m here with you
I’ve got something that I need to say
I know why Whitney believed
What made B go crazy
Boy it ain’t hard to see
You’re Simply the best
No need to think about the
Rest- don’t get no better
Vibin out in Venice no, there’s never wasted time with you
Chillin, catching feelings oh an
nothing else makes sense but you
I never thought that it could be this easy
Thought that I could feel this way
And now that I’m here with you
I’ve got something that I need to say
I know why Whitney believed
What made Brit feel lucky
What made B go crazy
Boy it ain’t hard to see
You’re Simply the best
No need to think about the
Rest- don’t get no better
I just wanna say, you’re simply the best
you’re simply the best
you’re simply the best
you’re simply the best
You’re Simply the best
No need to think about the
Rest- don’t get no better
The lyrics to VINCINT's song "Simple" convey a sense of newfound love and the realization that the person he is with is truly the best for him. The song starts by expressing how it took some time for him to fully understand and recognize that he was right for this person, but once he did, his search for love was over. He never expected it to be this easy and for him to feel this way, but now that he is with this person, he feels the need to express his feelings.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that this person is simply the best, there is no need to consider anyone else because they are the perfect match. The mention of Whitney, Britney, and Beyoncé in the lines "I know why Whitney believed, What made Brit feel lucky, What made B go crazy" suggests that these legendary female artists have also experienced the same feeling of finding the best person for them. It serves to highlight the universality of this experience and reinforces the idea that the person VINCINT is with is truly exceptional.
The second verse mentions being in Venice and how there is never wasted time with this person. They are enjoying each other's company, catching feelings, and the connection they share is the only thing that makes sense to them. The repetition of the chorus in the latter half of the song reinforces the message that this person is simply the best and there is no need to consider anyone else.
Overall, "Simple" is a celebration of discovering true love and the belief that the person VINCINT is with is unmatched.
Line by Line Meaning
Took me 25 minutes just to know that I was right for you
It took me a short amount of time to realize that I was the perfect match for you
1500 seconds and I realized that my search was through
In a fast moment, I discovered that I no longer needed to search for love because I found it in you
I never thought that it could be this easy
I never imagined that love could come so effortlessly
Thought that I could feel this way
I believed that experiencing these intense emotions was only a distant possibility
And now that I’m here with you
Being in your presence has changed my perspective
I’ve got something that I need to say
I have words that I must express to you
I know why Whitney believed
I understand why Whitney Houston had faith in love
What made Brit feel lucky
I comprehend what made Britney Spears feel fortunate in her love life
What made B go crazy
I get why Beyoncé went head over heels for someone
Boy it ain’t hard to see
It's evident, my perception is clear
You’re Simply the best
You are undoubtedly the most exceptional person I have encountered
No need to think about the
There's no need to consider any other options
Rest- don’t get no better
Nothing surpasses the quality of what we have
Vibin out in Venice no, there’s never wasted time with you
When we spend time together in Venice, it is always meaningful and never a waste
Chillin, catching feelings oh an
Relaxing and developing strong emotions, oh and
nothing else makes sense but you
Everything else seems insignificant compared to you
I just wanna say, you’re simply the best
I simply want to express that you are the absolute best
you’re simply the best
There is no doubt that you are the best
you’re simply the best
You truly are unparalleled
No need to think about the
There's no need to consider any other options
Rest- don’t get no better
Nothing surpasses the quality of what we have
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Kronowski, Daniel Klein, Matt Campfield, Vincent Cannady
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
VINCINT
I'm so excited to share the video for my new single, "Someday"? Let me know what you think in the comments! I'll be responding :)
T Ti Oxalá
Hi Vincent. I love it. Thank's great music.
シPUDGE
Your voice gives me LIFE!!
Blue Phoenix
VINCINT Official it’s EVERYTHING 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💙💙💙
VINCINT
Telmo Ti Oxalá thanks!
VINCINT
Napalmskies*** Gacha you give ME life
Tom Groebe
I still go back to watch that performance of "Creep". One of the all time best performances on YouTube
Chinchilla Williams
YES!!!!
astrid mania
Literally just watched it and i found this! Yasss!
Sian D.
Honestly though it’s amazing