Mims

Hailing from New York, Shawn Mims known better as Mims started collaborating with Harlem’s Cam’ron in early 2000 and it wasn’t long before he was discovered by Quincy S/Duq Entertainment and was featured on a Canadian compilation entitled ‘Private Party Collector’s Edition Vol. 2’. His popularity in Canadian charts stirred a considerable buzz as he then caught the attention of Grammy Award winning American Hip-hop/rap producer and composer Blackout Movement, the beginning of a fruitful working partnership and leading to notable guest appearances. After releasing his debut single ‘I Did You Wrong’, Mims began gaining popularity in his own territory. With the struggle of not being able to secure a record deal, Mims took it upon himself to start his own venture in the form of American King Music with the help of Cory Llewellyn, Erik Mendelson, ILLCee and GP. In 2007 he released his first official single, ‘This Is Why I’m Hot’ which entered the R&B charts at number one and featured on his debut album ‘Music Is My Saviour’. Performing in packed out sweaty clubs, Mims has created an intense following through his infectious energy and electric atmosphere which he effortlessly conjures. His low key performances in intimate settings emphasises the party atmosphere as the crowd go wild for ‘This Is Why I’m Hot’ as he’s joined by guest performers. Mims doesn’t need a stage to own the crowd, whether it’s standing on monitors, bar tops or into the crowd he without a doubt keeps the party atmosphere well and truly alive.