 After being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs for the final time, Allen contacted Alouettes head coach and general manager Jim Popp about playing for the Alouettes due to the presence of a large music scene in Montreal.During his year with the Alouettes, Allen worked on a jazz album titled "Nova's Lounge" with his company Nova 53 Records.The album was released on November 24, 2006 in Canada, with Allen credited as producer and composer.