MIMS BIO

Mims began spending time in Harlem with Cam'ron as an acquaintance. In 2001, he was discovered by Push Play Records 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.

Shortly after the release, Mims left Push Play Records. He believed the company did not have his best interests in mind as they were sluggish in promoting and releasing his music.

Mims continued to do mix tape and underground work with various producers. He was offered an opportunity to tour with Method Man amongst other artists. This would not generate enough momentum to solidfy a label deal to release his music.

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.

He attempted to secure distribution through Koch Records, UMG and Warner Music Group. All declined to distribute Mims' music.

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