| Arrow Records recording artist, Canton Jones, is more | | | | named for daughter, Love. Less like the movie by the |
| than a blip on the hip-hop industry radar. In five years | | | | same title, album tracks speak to having fun and |
| and with three albums to his credit, Jones has | | | | enjoying life less stress and the heartaches that come |
| mastered the art of appealing to mixed audiences | | | | with making the wrong decisions. His current album, |
| (children, youth, and adults) in the U.S. and abroad. | | | | The Password: Access Granted was also released in |
| How does he do it? | | | | 2005. In addition to a live recording, the album includes |
| One distinguishing factor between Jones and his | | | | fan favorites: "Love Song," "Everybody Dancin'," "Cute," |
| industry counterparts is his lyrics. Also noticeable is | | | | and "On the Floor." |
| Jones' seamless ability to create music and entertain | | | | A frequent participant in Radio-One events (Spring |
| without compromising his values. | | | | Fest, Birthday Bash, and the Dirty Awards), Jones has |
| There was a point in Jones' life where he did not | | | | also graced the stage at the Vibe MusicFest and |
| believe he could make music and still be a Christian so | | | | David Banner's Heal the Hood hurricane Katrina |
| he settled for the former. Today he finds satisfaction in | | | | fundraiser. Although he is usually the only hip-hop |
| having the best of both worlds and confidently | | | | R&P artist on mainstream concert rosters, Jones |
| expresses his faith in song. According to Jones, | | | | holds his own on stage--a glimpse of what is to be |
| "having faith in God and a strong family network" | | | | expected from this thriving artist. |
| attributes to his ability, keen sense of purpose, drive, | | | | In addition to touring through the summer, Jones plans |
| and devotion. | | | | to release his fourth album this fall. With versatility and |
| Dubbed as a hip-hop, rhythm and praise (R&P) | | | | crossover appeal, Canton Jones is destined to change |
| artist, Jones' music is both inspiring and exciting. His | | | | the face of hip-hop forever. |
| summer 2005 project, the Love Jones album, was | | | | |