Album: Nick Cannon

Introduction
"Nick Cannon" is the debut album of American performer Nick Cannon, launched on December 9, 2003, by Jive Records. Before launching the album, Cannon gained fame as a star, comedian, television host, and executive director, which caused his music career. The album includes a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and pop tunes, showcasing Cannon's versatility and imagination as an artist. The album received mixed evaluations from critics, with some applauding Cannon's energy and shipment, while others slammed the album's general cohesion and lyricism.

Production and Collaborations
"Nick Cannon" boasts a remarkable list of producers and collaborators, including R. Kelly, Just Blaze, and Kanye West. With significant contributions from prominent artists, the album's sound is extremely different and tailored to Cannon's multifaceted personality and interests. A few of the noteworthy highlighted artists on the album consist of Fatman Scoop, Izzy, Lil' Romeo, and Ying Yang Twins, also highlighting the variety of the job.

Through combining the skills of these artists, Cannon aimed to produce an album that would resonate with his fans and listeners from different backgrounds and musical preferences.

Commercial Performance
Nick Cannon's debut album carried out reasonably well on the charts. The leading single "Your Pops Don't Like Me (I Really Don't Like This Dude)" peaked at number 85 on the United States Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs chart. Another tune, "Gigolo", including R. Kelly, enjoyed more significant success, reaching number 9 on the Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The album itself reached number 83 on the Billboard 200 and number 15 on the Top R&B/ Hip-Hop Albums chart. Although it did not accomplish smash hit sales, the album effectively introduced Nick Cannon as a musical artist in the industry.

Tracklist and Themes
The album consists of 17 tracks with numerous spoofs spread throughout, similar to a normal hip-hop album of the time. The acts feature Cannon engaging with different people and offering comedic moments, reflecting his background as a comedian and tv character. This flair for home entertainment carries over into the music, with tracks like "Get Crunk Shorty" featuring Fatman Scoop and Ying Yang Twins providing energetic celebration anthems.

Aside from the party tracks, Cannon gets introspective and personal on songs like "My Rib" and "Whenever You Need Me". In these tunes, he displays his vulnerability and explores the style of love, showcasing his versatility as an artist. In "Can I Live?" Cannon raps about his mother's choice not to have an abortion, an effective topic that sets the tune apart from other tracks on the album.

Crucial Reception
The critical reception of "Nick Cannon" was blended. Critics praised Cannon's charisma, energy, and humor, but some thought that the album did not have cohesion and had a hard time to find a distinct sound throughout its 17 tracks. Many customers felt that the multiple styles displayed on the album made it hard to identify Cannon's musical identity.

Despite the combined reception, "Nick Cannon" marked the start of Cannon's venture into the music industry. He launched a 2nd album, "White People Party Music", in 2013 and continued to produce music singles over the years. More than simply a star and television host, Cannon proved that he might also stand out as a musician and entertainer on this ambitious launching album.