Canton Jones

A Grammy-nominated Christian rapper, singer, and producer, Canton Jones began his prolific career contributing to the prestigious Morehouse College Glee Club, performing for prominent figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles, and at significant events including the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony and the first gospel concert held at The Pentagon. Deepening his artistic direction through his involvement with World Changers Church International, Jones launched his independent record label, CAJO International, in 2001. Under his label, he released his debut album, ’20 Years, 3 Months & 12 Days,’ in 2002, which chronicled his personal journey of faith, followed by ‘The Password’ in 2004. The same year, he collaborated with Lil iROCC Williams, co-writing and performing ‘You and Me’ for the compilation album, ‘Holy Hip-Hop: Taking the Gospel to the Streets.’ His solo performance at World Changers Church International led to a record deal with Arrow Records, an affiliate of EMI.

In 2005, Jones’s major label debut, ‘Love Jones,’ reached number 11 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and propelled him onto over 200 tour dates. Later that year, the re-release of ‘The Password’ as ‘The Password: Access Granted’ earned him two Grammy nominations, solidifying his industry recognition. He was also recognized in The Atlanta Business Journal’s ’40 Under 40′ list in 2005. Jones continued his prolific musical output with the successful ‘Kingdom Business’ series, releasing ‘Kingdom Business’ in 2008, ‘Kingdom Business, Pt.

As a Grammy-nominated artist, independent label founder (CAJO International), and influential youth pastor, he continues to leverage his platform to impact audiences worldwide through his distinctive blend of hip-hop and gospel, consistently delivering music that resonates deeply with his fanbase and reinforces his position as a leading voice in the genre.