Wild 'n Out with Nick Cannon
92.3 NOW FM'S NEWEST DISC JOCKEY TAKES A BREAK FOR THE INFERNO
Maria Yap, Contributing Writer
Issue date: 3/17/10 Section: Entertainment
With numerous accomplishments since childhood and a new position as radio VJ on the 92.3 NOW music station in New York, Nick Cannon has earned his place among the Top 10 Most Successful Young People in Hollywood. Recently, the Inferno had a conference call with the former Wild'N Out host to discuss the married life, music and success.
Inferno: How would you personally
define "success?"
Nick Cannon: Success is a journey; it isn't a destination because you don't necessarily have to make it somewhere. For me, it's a way of life; you have to live your life successfully.
Inferno: What was your initial reaction after finding out you were part of the "Top 10 Most Successful Young People in Hollywood" list?
NC: I was stoked! I thought it was rigged. But it was just one of those things where people give you accolades and you have to humbly accept. I didn't let it get to my head and stop my grind 'cause now I gotta be the number 1 most successfully young person in Hollywood.
Inferno: Growing up, what caught your interest first: music, comedy or acting?
NC: It's a toss up between music and comedy. I was always the class clown and the kid with a lot of energy. But music was my first love and passion. My grandfather was a great musician so I kind of got that from him.
Inferno: Who or what inspires you?
NC: To this day, people in my family continue to inspire me. Also, I've always looked up to guys like Quincy Jones, Will Smith, Russell Simmons and Diddy and drew inspiration from them.
Inferno: Who are some actors and musicians you'd love to work with?
NC: I always wanted to work with Denzel Washington and music wise, I'd love to work with Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys.
Inferno: What was the creative process for Wild n' Out?
NC: I was just hanging out in a comedy club with my friends and they said, "Yo Nick! Why won't you get us a job?" We are always joking around, like you see on the show and so I thought to myself, "This is the show right here!" And from there, I put it together.
Inferno: How would you personally
define "success?"
Nick Cannon: Success is a journey; it isn't a destination because you don't necessarily have to make it somewhere. For me, it's a way of life; you have to live your life successfully.
Inferno: What was your initial reaction after finding out you were part of the "Top 10 Most Successful Young People in Hollywood" list?
NC: I was stoked! I thought it was rigged. But it was just one of those things where people give you accolades and you have to humbly accept. I didn't let it get to my head and stop my grind 'cause now I gotta be the number 1 most successfully young person in Hollywood.
Inferno: Growing up, what caught your interest first: music, comedy or acting?
NC: It's a toss up between music and comedy. I was always the class clown and the kid with a lot of energy. But music was my first love and passion. My grandfather was a great musician so I kind of got that from him.
Inferno: Who or what inspires you?
NC: To this day, people in my family continue to inspire me. Also, I've always looked up to guys like Quincy Jones, Will Smith, Russell Simmons and Diddy and drew inspiration from them.
Inferno: Who are some actors and musicians you'd love to work with?
NC: I always wanted to work with Denzel Washington and music wise, I'd love to work with Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys.
Inferno: What was the creative process for Wild n' Out?
NC: I was just hanging out in a comedy club with my friends and they said, "Yo Nick! Why won't you get us a job?" We are always joking around, like you see on the show and so I thought to myself, "This is the show right here!" And from there, I put it together.
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