- PJ Morton
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Paul J. Morton
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Birth_name = Paul J. Morton
Alias = PJ Morton
Born = 1981
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Origin =New Orleans ,Louisiana ,United States
Instrument = Keyboard
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Genre =Soulful Pop
Occupation =Performer ,Musician ,Composer
Years_active = 2005-Present
Label = None
Associated_acts =Paul S Morton ,Jermaine Dupri ,Monica ,
URL = [http://www.pjmortononline.com link title]
Current_members = Lead, Acoustic: Jesse Bond
Bass: Brian Cockerham
Keys: PJ Morton
Drums:Ed "Big easy" Clark
Trumpet:Keyon Harrold
Sax:Kenneth "Scooter" Whalum ,Mike Burton
Percussion:David Crenshaw
Violin:Stephanie Matthews ,Shelby Latin
Cello:Colle Latin
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Notable_instruments =PJ Morton is a
song writer andmusic producer . He was born inNew Orleans in 1981.Music
As a child PJ sang in his church choir and began playing piano at age 8. Morton refers to his own style of music "soulful pop". In May 2008, an eponymous collection of his songs was released exclusively in Japan. "PJ Morton Live from LA" was released on September 23, 2008 in the United States.
Writing and producing
Morton began writing music in his mid-teens, and has written for artists in many genres. Cowriting with
Jermaine Dupri , Morton has written music for Jagged Edge and MonicaFact|date=September 2008. He has also worked withgospel artistsMen of Standard andFred Hammond , and wrote songs forMary Mary , andMusiq Soulchild ."Little Things", by
India.Arie , a song Morton produced, won aGrammy in 2003. In January 2008, "Let Go, Let God" byDewayne Woods , a song Morton wrote and produced, won aStellar Award for "Song of the Year".History
Morton is the son of gospel singer Bishop Paul S Morton. He is one of five children.
Discography
PJ MortonEmotions CD (2006)
DJ Jamad Afromentals Number Twenty CD (2007)
PJ Morton Collection in Japan (May 2008)
PJ MORTON LIVE FROM LA (Sept 2008)
Son of a Preacher Man (2009)
Collaborations include those with:
w/ Men Of Standard,"Don't Lose Your Candlestick" on:Feels like Rain
"Fight On" and "Peace That Calms"on:New Day
w/ India.Arie, "Interested" on: Voyage to India
w/ Jagged Edge,"So Amazing"on: Jagged Edge
w/ Dewayne Woods"Let Go"on: When Singers Meet
w/ Monica,"Getaway"on: Pieces of Me
w/ Kierra "Kiki" Sheard,"Here I Am" and "Change"on: This Is Me
w/ Bishop Paul S. Morton, "I Resign" on: Crescent City Fire
w/ Greater Stephen Mass Choir,"Let Him In" and "A Forgiving God"on: As For Me And My House
w/ William Murphy,"I Don't Know Why" and "Changes"on: All Day
w/ Ted and Sheri, "How Much You Mean To Me" and "Turn it Around"on: Celebrate
w/ Johnta Austin,"This Evening"on: Ocean Avenue
w/Compilation,"Fall In The Midst" on: Gospel Heritage
w/Freestyle Nation, "Why Do I Do," "Rain," "How we were," "Emotions in Disguies," "Forever," "Real Love," "Grass Just Looks Greener," "Why Can't I Talk About Love," "Keep Movin On," "Free," "Back In Time," "Common Ground" on: Freeversation Album: PJ Morton ... Emotions
"So Amazing" w/ Jagged Edge -- Forthcoming Album"Stand" w/ Monica -- Forthcoming Album "Tonight" w/ Jonhta Austin -- Forthcoming Album
In the studio with:
Jermaine DupriMonicaRon Isley/The Isley BrothersJagged EdgeJohnta AustinIndia.Arie
Touring musician with:
Fred Hammond – Music DirectorErykah Badu Jermaine DupriMegafest – Music Director
References
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