Where the tag comes from
Revolt reports the tag is a sample of Pat Summerall saying quarterback Rich Gannon's last name in an early Madden NFL game. Complex ties the tag to Cannon's mixtape-hosting era, when it was all over DatPiff tapes. He later executive-produced Lil Uzi Vert's Luv Is Rage projects.
Songs with the Don Cannon tag
- Go Crazy by Young Jeezy feat. Jay-Z2005
- Do What I Want by Lil Uzi Vert2016
How to make a tag that sounds like this
One short, punchy word shouted by a sportscaster-style announcer voice, like a video-game commentary clip.
You can't use Don Cannon's tag, but you can get the same energy with your own name. In the tag studio we've set the Hype voice and Radio style to get close. Play it, tweak the reverb, echo and pitch, then type your name. For a DIY version, read how to make a producer tag.
FAQ
What does Don Cannon's producer tag say?
"Cannon!", said by Sportscaster Pat Summerall, sampled from an early Madden NFL game.
Where does the Don Cannon tag come from?
Revolt reports the tag is a sample of Pat Summerall saying quarterback Rich Gannon's last name in an early Madden NFL game. Complex ties the tag to Cannon's mixtape-hosting era, when it was all over DatPiff tapes. He later executive-produced Lil Uzi Vert's Luv Is Rage projects.
What songs have the Don Cannon tag?
You can hear it on "Go Crazy" by Young Jeezy feat. Jay-Z, "Do What I Want" by Lil Uzi Vert, among many others.
Can I use Don Cannon's tag on my beats?
No. It's Don Cannon's signature, and using it would tell listeners they made your beat. Make your own tag in a similar style instead: the tag studio can get you close to the sound with your own name.
Sources
- revolt.tv/article/19-hip-hop-producer-tags
- complex.com/music/a/eric-skelton/best-producer-tags
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Cannon
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_What_I_Want
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_Crazy_(Young_Jeezy_song)
Moshpyt isn't affiliated with Don Cannon. Tag quotes are for reference; the tag belongs to its producer.