Shawn Mims (born March 22, 1981), popularly known as Mims, is an American
rapper of Jamaican descent.
Mims graduated from Westbury High School (Old Westbury, New York)
and enrolled at Nassau Community College.[1] He left the institution
after two months of classes to pursue a career in rap music.[2] 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 was nominated for an
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.[3]
Soon after his recognition in Canada, he would gain connections
with Blackout Movement.[4] He would release his first U.S. Single, "I
Did You Wrong" gaining modest momentum 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[5] & Erik Mendelson.
Mims is also known for his two songs "Like This" and "This
Is Why I'm Hot". In February 2010 Mims appeared alongside hip-hop
legends KRS-One and Redman on a song entitled "How To Be An
Emcee 2010".
[edit] Guilt
For more details on this topic, see Guilt (Mims album).
Mims released his second effort on April 7, 2009, titled "Guilt".
In October 2009, "Move (If You Wanna)" became the first
official single from Mims' new album, peaking at #63 on the Hot 100
charts.[6] The second single was released on April 7, 2009, entitled "Love
Rollercoaster" featuring LeToya Luckett.[7]
[edit] Discography
Main article: Mims discography
Studio albums
* Music Is My Savior (2007)
* Guilt (2009)