DJ Cannon Banyon is a well known and respected producer out of South Carolina. When putting this interview series together, I knew he definitely had to contribute. If anyone has clear insight, and experience in the Carolina music scene, it’s him!
When did you start producing?
2001
Name some Carolina artists you’ve worked with.
So Many ! I’m gonna try to list everybody ! If I leave out anybody , that’s my bad.
Fat Rat Da Czar, Reezie Roc, Mac A Don, Lil Brod, Lil Ru, Boss G, Marley Mar, 48 yatti, Mo Beatz, Sauce, Collard Greens, D-One, Pic’it Fence, Snook da rock star, Ben Coondog Tice, Southern Country Muzik, Rulette, Justin Anderson, Kendal skinner, Trap Star, Bj cash, Piazo, J ward, Yung dre, Jah bless, Catman Riverside kapo Rich boy LAC Boss Game Mista Volcanic Illa Gezey, Lil tree, Trap Dickey, Midi Marc, A beezy 04 tracc Camplifee, James Shaniq Wi-Fi leak JustRich Gates, Jce Ge da piolet Trigga g gambino Boss lady e, Kenny kane, Lenny Cooper Jit da shitt SB Da boi boi Yg P watts Heazy boi Ko and Hollywood Marcus Allen Hot rod Yung dre Long money Phil Brent brooks Kaio kane Plus many more !!!!
Which record was the biggest that you’ve produced?
Biggest record I produce is from an Arkansas Artist , name Charlie Farley , I produce this record with 2 other producer Stephen lemmons and Phivstarr
Who was your favorite artist to work with and why?
I have different Experiences with each artist ! I can’t pen point just one I enjoy , I enjoy music !!! Each experience is special !
As a producer from the Carolinas, what has working in the local scene shown you?
You gotta have love for the music !!
How has your experience been with connecting with artists outside of the Carolinas?
Great !
What artists do you want to work with that you haven’t yet?
So many ! And there an artist out there I don’t know ! That I’m down to work with !
The Carolinas have had eyes on them for years, but for some reason many are still looked over. What do you think is missing?
Carolina is trendsetters! Always been ! I think we just don’t have the population in South Carolina , I feel like that causes a lot of look over
It’s 2026! What are you doing differently than you did in 2025 in regards to your production?
Say fuck it ! If you like it you like it , if not I’m still going to present it out there!