Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan as James Moss, the son of Gospel star … Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan as James Moss, the son of Gospel star Bill Moss, Sr., James spent much of his childhood on tours with his father's popular group, Bill Moss and the Celestials, and his cousin's group The Clark Sisters. As an early teen, Moss was teamed with his brother Bill Jr. in the singing duo The Moss Brothers. They toured on weekends around the midwest and recorded two major label albums during their seven years together.
In this period James developed as a keyboardist and burgeoning songwriter. He was also learning first-hand the business of music. He attended Michigan State University for two years, but the desire to write and perform was too strong, and he left to seek a career in music.
Musical career
Upon his return to Detroit, Moss signed with a small local Christian label Aviday Records[1] and released two albums to little fanfare. Yet, during this time he became acquainted with Paul Allen and Walter Kearney. The three began working together as PAJAM. Moss spent the mid-90s touring with The Clark Sisters and was signed, along with Karen Clark-Sheard, his cousin, to Island Records in 1996 to record a solo album.[1] While a proper release never materialized for Moss before Island Black Music shut its doors,[2] Clark's became a smash and introduced the Gospel world to the production powerhouse of PAJAM.
Over the next seven years, the PAJAM team became Gospel music's most prolific hitmakers. However, Moss' desire to perform never went away, and in 2003 he and Allen began writing songs for what would ultimately become The J. Moss Project, released in September 2004 on GospoCentric Records.
Though PAJAM's work has been seen as a revolutionary blend of gospel and hip-hop style, The J. Moss Project is a surprisingly traditional affair. The set largely relies on familiar arrangements, and keeps its focus on Moss's clear tenor voice and strong backing choir vocals. The album made a grand entry with the upbeat lead single "I Wanna Be".
The disc includes a number of upbeat gospel numbers such as "Don't Pray and Worry" and "Psalm 150". J. Moss' lithe falsetto at times draws comparison to the likes of Prince and Tonéx on "Livin' 4". There are also several gentle ballads such as "Give You More" and the album's anthemic single "We Must Praise" that display J. Moss' range as a vocalist and songwriter.
V2... The J Moss Project
Finally, on April 3, 2007, J Moss released his second album V2... The J Moss Project through GospoCentric Records. Appearances made by contemporary Gospel group 21:03, Moss's cousin Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Kirk Franklin, his cousin Karen Clark-Sheard, Marvin Winans of the famed Winans family, Byron Cage, and American comedian Steve Harvey. Three bonus tracks were originally thought to be regular album tracks. The bonus tracks are "Florida", "73 Degress", and "Everybody Ain't Got a Word". Of the album tracks on this release, an instant standout is the track "Dance", featuring Kirk Franklin, which riffs off of an infectious sample of Morris Day & The Time's early 1980s smash "777-9311".
In this period James developed as a keyboardist and burgeoning songwriter. He was also learning first-hand the business of music. He attended Michigan State University for two years, but the desire to write and perform was too strong, and he left to seek a career in music.
Musical career
Upon his return to Detroit, Moss signed with a small local Christian label Aviday Records[1] and released two albums to little fanfare. Yet, during this time he became acquainted with Paul Allen and Walter Kearney. The three began working together as PAJAM. Moss spent the mid-90s touring with The Clark Sisters and was signed, along with Karen Clark-Sheard, his cousin, to Island Records in 1996 to record a solo album.[1] While a proper release never materialized for Moss before Island Black Music shut its doors,[2] Clark's became a smash and introduced the Gospel world to the production powerhouse of PAJAM.
Over the next seven years, the PAJAM team became Gospel music's most prolific hitmakers. However, Moss' desire to perform never went away, and in 2003 he and Allen began writing songs for what would ultimately become The J. Moss Project, released in September 2004 on GospoCentric Records.
Though PAJAM's work has been seen as a revolutionary blend of gospel and hip-hop style, The J. Moss Project is a surprisingly traditional affair. The set largely relies on familiar arrangements, and keeps its focus on Moss's clear tenor voice and strong backing choir vocals. The album made a grand entry with the upbeat lead single "I Wanna Be".
The disc includes a number of upbeat gospel numbers such as "Don't Pray and Worry" and "Psalm 150". J. Moss' lithe falsetto at times draws comparison to the likes of Prince and Tonéx on "Livin' 4". There are also several gentle ballads such as "Give You More" and the album's anthemic single "We Must Praise" that display J. Moss' range as a vocalist and songwriter.
V2... The J Moss Project
Finally, on April 3, 2007, J Moss released his second album V2... The J Moss Project through GospoCentric Records. Appearances made by contemporary Gospel group 21:03, Moss's cousin Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Kirk Franklin, his cousin Karen Clark-Sheard, Marvin Winans of the famed Winans family, Byron Cage, and American comedian Steve Harvey. Three bonus tracks were originally thought to be regular album tracks. The bonus tracks are "Florida", "73 Degress", and "Everybody Ain't Got a Word". Of the album tracks on this release, an instant standout is the track "Dance", featuring Kirk Franklin, which riffs off of an infectious sample of Morris Day & The Time's early 1980s smash "777-9311".
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J Moss Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by J Moss:
Abundantly {Verse 1} It would be like the sky that's never sunny It…
Afraid (chorus) not gonna be afraid no more fear dont live here n…
All Day Think about it. Where would I be without the LORD′s arms…
Alright Ok When I think of my life, my life I I think…
Anointing verse1 Eyes have never seen, minds have never dreamed. Thou…
Caught Up In Love (You caught me in love) you changed my life the…
Don't Let [CHORUS:] Don't let it take your joy away- No Hold on beca…
Don't Pray & Worry [J moss laughing] Whew, come on let's keep it going He…
dont let [CHORUS:] Don't let it take your joy away- No Hold on beca…
God I woke up this morning and I told myself Not gon'…
Good %26 Bad You loved me through my good You loved me through my…
Holding On Sometimes it makes you wanna cry aloud Sometimes it makes yo…
Holy One From the birth of the trees To the start of you…
I I wanna be faithful I wanna be believable I wanna be grate…
I Gave It Up Can't you see I'm striving for His favor in His purpose My…
I Wanna Be I wanna be faithful I wanna be believable I wanna be gratefu…
I'm Not Perfect [Verse 1] I was looking in the mirror last night but…
It Is What It Is I can't understand it. i can't even explain it. How this…
Jump PDA, I need you to hit me upside the head.…
Just James I'm not one to make excuses. I'm not one to place…
Know Him Know Him by J Moss feat. Karen Clark-Sheard Chorus How ca…
Let It Go One day I was driving in my car and I…
Livin' 4 [INTRO:] Oh no, I thought it'd never come That day that…
Love (You caught me in love) you changed my life the…
Me Again (1) Forgive me Oh Lord - It's me again Forgive me Oh…
No More I ain't never gonna let no stick I ain't never gonna…
Nobody [Verse 1] I was looking in the mirror last night but…
Operator This right here is something my Pops would do P-D-A Come…
Pour Into Me Living through rainy days Pushing through every day Realizin…
Praise on the Inside There's a praise on the inside That I can't keep…
Psalm 150 Sittin here think 'bout times I thought I wasen't gon' make…
Psalms 150 Sittin here think 'bout times I thought I wasen't gon'…
Rebuild (Have you ever been broken) Oh na na - Oh yea…
Restored I'm restored And I've been rewarded I'm redeemed From guilt …
Shout Holy father, full of grace, full of grace So grateful, I…
So Into U I'm so into You, I'm so into You God of grace,…
Strong Enough Lookin’ at the walls Feelin’ like they’re closing in on…
Sweet Jesus I love to praise your name I love to lift you…
Take Me I dig into myself and I see hurt I dig a…
The More I Think From sickness and diseases Depression beyond measure You…
The Prayers You know what I been lookin' for somebody Not just…
Unto Thee Unto thee, Oh Lord I dedicate my service Unto thee,…
Victory I see now that You really care about me God thank…
We Love You Love with your hands Love him with the dance Everybody Eve…
We Must Praise If I was a drummer I would use my cymbal If I…
Work Your Faith [Verse 1] My brothers and sisters Bring your problems to …
You Brought Me I need to know why You do for me the…
Your Work Boss... Let me be your canvas Let me be your vision Let me…
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@KsoKindly
Had to come find this song because Masego talked about it on the RnB Money podcast
@leximarie4027
Same !!!
@melodiipeoples
Me three. Masego brought me here.
@aarondavis5604
Same lol
@alfredhilljr.8802
This is a three song trilogy...between the first and third songs he's got both the world and the church covered. Lyrics like "Don't let Florida get the best of you...Stay in Romans...it'll help you. LET it help you." or " Stop talkin' & listen... God ain't talking that much...how come you gotta new revelation every day? Shhhhhh" OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ramblingrahema2125
Masego mentioned he loved this artist and song and I can see why. I can almost hear Masego's voice in the background vocals. He truly was inspired by this artist.
@emilybrittian5707
Still bumping in 2022!
@djgospelslimwtyj97.7fm6
I went to Florida. It ain't worth it... This song helped me out of a dark pit.
@saintsom5483
Masego brought me here. I’m not disappointed ❤
@ericaball
STILL JUMPING IN 2021!!🔥🔥