At the moment of your life when you make a mistake, people will write you off. Some will look down on you as if you are the worst ever. The height that you've climbed has now fallen apart because of your one decision. You now long for the forgiveness of others but yet they bash you.  I wrote this song because many have been here from well known actors, inspiring artist in ministry and even myself. Decisions are often put into play and can dictate your life as well as effect others long term and short term. take a listen again and again until you gain my heart felt words that so hits home to me. feel free to share it so others may experience the impact that this song has had on you and I.    (written by Ernest " CaNino " Matthews & Produced by Matthew " Big Beats" Franklin 

RULE BREAKING

The moment when you realized that you talked enough and now its time to put your thoughts into action is the idea of this song. While doing nothing but dreaming I thought to myself that I was wasting time and talent.  I noticed that I got more done in life quietly so I began to work without telling everyone my business. I still do this today and as I put one foot in front of the other and apply faith with action I will reach my goal.  

Gotta Be About It

Born in Southeast Washington, D.C on March 22, 1984, Ernest “CaNino” Matthews was set apart for a purpose. As a young boy, he was abandoned, placed in many foster homes and abused - but the Lord had a plan for his life. CaNino’s biological father found him and removed him from foster care just days before adoption.

At the age of 9, they moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he grew up most of his life. CaNino faced gang related issues and other problems associated with an urban community. He discovered music as an outlet for the pain and writing became a form of therapy.

In 2000, he was approached by a youth in an urban city church and was introduced to a personal relationship with the Lord. As God drew him, he walked towards a life of change. He began to gain more of the Word and had a passion for outreach and evangelism. Soon enough, CaNino found that he couldn’t just serve God when it felt good, but he had to trust in the Lord during the times he felt alone.

During this period, CaNino found other talented artists who were expressing their relationship with God through rap music. Finding inspiration, he began to collaborate with these artists and used rap to reach out to youth. CaNino assisted the national recording artist, Thor Haddon, with marketing, promotions, CD sales and was featured on his album, Motivation Music. He was also featured on Lunie 3:80’s album, Rosary Rap.

In 2014, CaNino was selected to be an artist on the Coast to Coast Mixtape. He developed a fan base on The Homecoming Tour featuring Kelly Prodigal Williams. This experience led to a contract with Tyscot Loud Records.

CaNino has overcome so many obstacles and continues to stand firm and place his hope in God. A broken vessel, he knows what it is like to be rejected and deemed unworthy. He is selfless, compassionate, and real. CaNino desires to be led by the Spirit to fulfill the Great Commission through Christian music.


CaNino Spaid