CANTON JONES

SINGER, RAPPER, PASTOR, ENTREPRENEUR

BIOGRAPHY

CANTON “CAJO” JONES is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger, pastor and entrepreneur, as well as a dedicated husband and father of 4 to Ramona (wife), Love (daughter), Dominion, Canaan, and Justice (sons). Canton and his wife are Pastors of Free Life Church in Atlanta, GA. The mission of Free Life is to lead people into the presence of God so that whatever they hear Him say do, they will do it. Free Life is a cutting edge church that focuses on the needs of men aged 13-30.

The result is strong fathers and husbands, which creates a culture of strong families. Canton Jones is President of Cajo Records in Atlanta, GA. His goal is to release music that will inspire people from all walks of life. As label owners, Canton and Ramona also want to teach other aspiring musical artists and business owners how to operate in the Kingdom of God. Canton Jones is a Deerfield Beach, Florida native. Since beginning his career and ministry, Canton Jones has numerous projects to his credit including the latest entitled "Power" released in 2019.

Canton Jones has featured on projects with several notable musical artists. He has performed on stage with Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, John P Kee, Dough Williams, Ray Charles, and Shirley Caesar. Throughout 2018, Canton Jones has been touring on the McDonald’s gospel tour, which focuses on raising money for families with various health issues. The tour donates proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House, which allows children to receive treatment free of charge.

AWARDS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Canton Jones has done charitable services, received many awards and accolades, which include:

2024 CHH/ GHH Hall of Fame Recipient

2023 Joe Biden Lifetime Achievement Award

2023 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Legend Award

2000 Morehouse College graduate

2012 Grammy nominee

2017 and 2018 Stellar Award winner

3 Gospel Choice Awards

Trailblazer in Media & Entertainment Award

Ordained minister by Southern Baptist Association

Received Resolution from Georgia State Senate

Partnerships with McDonald’s The Gift Tour, Chick Fil A, Trumpet Awards, Gospel Music Channel,

Walmart, Hosea Feed the Hungry

Received keys to the city of Carrollton,GA

Serves Georgia school systems through Fellowship of Christian Athletes by speaking and ministering in song

to elementary through high school students

Serves troubled youth by speaking and ministering in song to juvenile centers and at risk high schools

Dove Award

Bicycle and turkey giveaway

Back to School book bag giveaway

Served as Praise and Worship Leader for years at World Chargers Church, Dogwood Church, Trinity

Chapel Church, and New Hope Church

Served as a voice for Atlanta at Radio One/ Praise 102.5

Presents monthly Free Life Experience Events for the community

With all of that being said, the most important mission for Canton and Ramona Jones is to clearly and adequately relay the message behind the music - the uninhibited Word of God. Canton and Ramona Jones are well-equipped to communicate musically and through the Word of God to this generation in a way that they can incorporate God’s Word into their own lives. Canton ministers with conviction and transparency, which always proves to be effective on any platform.