Mims (rapper)

Shawn Mims (born March 22, 1981), popularly known as Mims, is an American rapper. He was born of Jamaican descent in Washington Heights, Manhattan.

Career

Mims graduated High School and enrolled at Nassau Community College. He left the institution after a mere two months of classes to pursue a career in rap music. He began spending time in Harlem with Cam'ron as an acquaintance. In 2001, he was discovered by Quincy S/Duq Entertainment and soon after featured on a Canadian compilation entitled Private Party Collectors Edition Vol. 2, by Baby Blue Soundcrew.

His guest appearance on the single "Love Em' All," alongside Choclair enabled him to be recognized in Canada. The music video gained a nomination for a MMVA award. This song was never officially released in the United States. Mims also released his own single entitled "L.O.V.E." which was commercially unsuccessful.

Soon after his recognition in Canada, he would gain connections with Blackout Movement & The Untouchable DJ Drastic. He would release his first U.S. Single, "I Did You Wrong" gaining modest momemtum across the United States. This would not be enough to finalize a legitimate record deal for the artist.

In 2006, He began to record tracks for Latin hip hop label Urban Box Office. He decided that it would be in his best interests to structure his own label situation. He would create American King Music alongside business partners Corey Llewellyn & Erik Mendelson.

Mims released "This Is Why I'm Hot" which gained respectable momemtum across the country as a direct result of his immediate camp and company. This created much attention for Mims as labels that had previously turned him down began to show interest. Following meetings with EMI mainly Capitol Records, Mims decided to sign his American King Music imprint with the company in November of 2006.

He immediately began to work on his debut album, Music Is My Savior emphasizing that Capitol Records understood him and his aspirations.

During the summer of 2007, Mims released his second single, "Like This.. The song became a minor hit on the radio. Also released from the album was "Just Like That..

In early 2008, after the release of his album, Mims was featured on the popular song, "All I See" with Kylie Minogue. . He also was featured on the remix to Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl." .

This led to the release of his sophomore album, More Than Meets the Eye, which came on July 29, 2008.. The album featured the hit singles "Like This (remix)" featuring Sean Kingston, Sha Dirty, Red Cafe, and N.O.R.E... The next single released was "We Really Do This" featuring Pitbull, Currensy, and Red Cafe..

Mims now has plans to release his next album in 2009. The album is tentatively titled I Am Hip Hop's Savior.. The first single, "Barock Star," featuring Junior Reid has already been released.. Also, the second single, "Donkie Booty," featuring Trey Songz has come out.. Production has come from Pharrell and Blackout Movement so far for the album...

Discography

Studio albums

Album	Year
Music Is My Savior	2007
More Than Meets the Eye	2008
I Am Hip Hop's Savior	2009

References

External links

• Mims' Official News Site
• Mims' Official MySpace Page
• Mims' Official Website
• MIMS @ Capitol Records
• MIMS @ MTV