Miami artist FatCat is putting renewed attention on “New One” while developing an independent career that also includes acting and football.
For FatCat, “New One” is part of a bigger introduction. The Miami-born artist, also known as Darriel Cannon Jr., is keeping the track at the center of his current campaign while bringing together several sides of his life: recording, performing, acting and competing on the football field. At 17, his story already extends beyond the familiar image of a young rapper trying to secure a first opportunity.
The chronology matters. “New One” was released on January 5, 2024, through Cannonball Currency Music, LLC, and its current promotion gives listeners another route into his catalog rather than marking a brand-new release. In an October interview with Spinex Music, FatCat explained that the record was intended to communicate confidence and make an immediate connection through its energy and hook.
His relationship with music began well before that single. WSVN’s 2021 profile introduced him as a 12-year-old Miami rapper who had been writing his own rhymes since nine, with everyday experiences providing material. Records including “Options” and “Sauce” belong to that earlier chapter, giving the present campaign a foundation in years of songwriting rather than an overnight arrival.
Independent ownership remains central to the direction of his career. Working through Cannonball Currency Music, FatCat is developing his recordings while retaining control of his music and creative choices. That business focus sits alongside a broader entertainment résumé: credited under Darriel Cannon, he played Eric in the 2021 film Dear Best Friend, adding a screen role to his work as a recording artist.
There is another side of that schedule away from cameras and recording sessions. Cannon plays running back at Miami’s Gulliver Preparatory School and appeared in Larry Blustein’s coverage of Class of 2027 offensive prospects. His involvement with Cannonball Youth Club also connects his story to youth development and community programs, a thread that reaches beyond the promotion of any individual record.
Those different pursuits give “New One” a useful place in the larger picture: a point of entry into an artist whose ambitions are not confined to one medium. FatCat continues to develop a catalog spanning hip-hop and pop influences while keeping his South Florida identity visible. Listeners can hear “New One” on Spotify as that wider independent career takes shape.
Provisional research-based editorial assessment: 4/5. This single editorial assessment weighs the confident performance, memorable hook and polished, bass-led production described in Illustrate Magazine’s review, alongside FatCat’s stated creative aims. It is not based on firsthand listening, is not the reviewing outlet’s numerical score and is not an audience-vote average.
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