Nick Cannon is a man of many talents. He acts, he produces, he writes, he manages artists, he runs several businesses, and let’s not forget, he’s also a musician himself. While the majority of Cannon’s musical output flies beneath the radar, he has a new single out now that sounds like it could be the breakout hit he’s been looking to create for some time. “Hold On” previews an upcoming EP, and it’s perfectly on-trend with what’s happening in pop these days, while still standing apart.

We spoke with Cannon about the song, it’s influences, and what he’s got coming up in the near future (hint: it’s a lot of music). Hop to the next page to read the full interview.