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
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I ain't never gonna let no stone
They ain't never gonna break my bones
No, no, no, no
I ain't never gonna hurt my future
By hanging with a bunch of losers
I'm never gonna choose to die
No, no, no, no
(break it)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper, uh uh (break it)
Never gonna fall a victim to your debacle, uh uh
I'm part of a posterity
With a bloodline of royalty
What I am is a child of The King
And what that means is I am free
[Chorus]
No more tangled, (no more) twisted (no more) livin'
No more tainted, (no more) crooked (no more) livin'
No more hurtful, (no more) fearful (no more) livin'
No more painful, (no more) shameful (no more) livin'
(no more)
I ain't never gonna stop from dreamin'
Never stop my faith from streamin'
There ain't nothin' that my Dad can't do
No, no, no, no
Ain't nothin' gonna pull me down
Even if it's in my background
I am never gonna choose to lose
No, no, no, no
For we walk by faith and not by sight
I will not be blinded by the temptations of the night
I'm part of a posterity
With a bloodline of royalty
What I am is a child of The King
And what that means is I am free
No more tangled, (no more) twisted (no more) livin'
No more tainted, (no more) crooked (no more) livin'
No more hurtful, (no more) fearful (no more) livin'
No more painful, (no more) shameful (no more) livin'
If God be for us who shall against us?
My riding star, sword and shield
Man, all these things... we are more than conquerors
So I struggle in these words no more
(no more) uh, uh
And the struggle?
No more... uh, uh... no more
(no more) uh, uh
And the pain?
No more... uh, uh... no more
(no more) uh uh
The stress?
No more... uh, uh... no more
(no more) uh, uh
The headache?
No more... uh, uh... be free!
No more tangled, (no more) twisted (no more) livin'
No more tainted, (no more) crooked (no more) livin'
No more hurtful, (no more) fearful (no more) livin'
No more painful, (no more) shameful (no more) livin'
(repeat 2x)
It's over... it's over
In J Moss's song "No More," the lyrics talk about never giving up in the face of adversity and not letting life's difficulties drag you down. The chorus sings: "No more tangled, twisted (no more) livin'/ No more tainted, crooked (no more) livin'/ No more hurtful, fearful (no more) livin'/ No more painful, shameful (no more) livin. (No more)." The verse emphasizes Moss's determination never to give up on his dreams and to keep his faith strong, stating: "I ain't never gonna stop from dreamin'/ Never stop my faith from streamin'."
The second verse refers to the importance of living by faith and not by sight, as a way to be guided by positive beliefs and not be blinded by life's temptations. The song emphasizes that Moss is a child of the King and that he belongs to a bloodline of royalty, a concept that embodies the notion that every person is worthy of dignity and respect. The song ends with a declaration that it's over: "It's over... it's over."
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't never gonna let no stick
I will never allow myself to be beaten down by any small thing or situation.
I ain't never gonna let no stone
I will never let anyone or anything shake my faith and determination.
They ain't never gonna break my bones
No matter how hard the obstacles come my way, I will never back down or quit.
No, no, no, no
I am firm in my beliefs and cannot be shaken.
I ain't never gonna hurt my future
I will never engage in habits or associate with people who could ruin my future.
By hanging with a bunch of losers
I will never waste my time with people who do not share my values and aspirations.
I'm never gonna choose to die
I will not engage in any self-destructive behaviors or decisions.
No weapon formed against me shall prosper, uh uh (break it)
I am protected by a higher power and will not be defeated by any physical or mental attack.
Never gonna fall a victim to your debacle, uh uh
I will not allow anyone to bring me down or drag me into their problems or chaos.
I'm part of a posterity
I belong to a family and heritage that holds pride and respect.
With a bloodline of royalty
I come from a lineage of successful and influential ancestry.
What I am is a child of The King
I am a spiritual believer who is protected and guided by God.
And what that means is I am free
I am liberated from any past or present problems and have the power to overcome any challenges.
No more tangled, (no more) twisted (no more) livin'
I will no longer let my life be complicated and complicated by my fears and doubts.
No more tainted, (no more) crooked (no more) livin'
I will no longer let myself be influenced by negative people and situations.
No more hurtful, (no more) fearful (no more) livin'
I will no longer let my emotions and sensitivities affect my life in a negative way.
No more painful, (no more) shameful (no more) livin'
I will no longer hold onto any past hurt and shame that prevents me from moving forward.
I ain't never gonna stop from dreamin'
I will never stop seeking my dreams and aspirations.
Never stop my faith from streamin'
I will never lose my spiritual and personal faith and beliefs.
There ain't nothin' that my Dad can't do
I believe that God has the power to change and bring success to any situation.
No, no, no, no
I am confident and unshaken in my beliefs and values.
Ain't nothin' gonna pull me down
I will not allow myself to be pulled or dragged down by anything or anyone.
Even if it's in my background
Even if I come from a difficult or challenging past, it will not ruin or affect my future.
I am never gonna choose to lose
I will always make the choices and decisions that bring success and positivity to my life.
For we walk by faith and not by sight
I believe in a higher power and will not let my material and worldly senses lead my life.
I will not be blinded by the temptations of the night
I will not let temporary pleasures and desires affect my long-term goals and objectives.
If God be for us who shall against us?
I believe that with the support and guidance of God, nothing can stop or bring me down.
My riding star, sword and shield
God is the protector and guide of my life.
Man, all these things... we are more than conquerors
I am confident in my abilities and strength, and nothing can stop me from achieving my goals.
So I struggle in these words no more
I will no longer struggle with my fears, doubts, and emotions.
(no more) uh, uh
I am free from any past or present problems and challenges.
And the struggle?
I will no longer struggle or fight with any challenges or difficulties.
No more... uh, uh... no more
I am free from any past hurt or shame and moving forward towards a positive future.
The stress?
I will no longer allow stress to affect my life negatively.
No more... uh, uh... no more
I am no longer bound by any past hurt or negativity.
The headache?
I will no longer let small problems become big headaches in my life.
No more... uh, uh... be free!
I am liberated and free from any mental and emotional burden in my life.
It's over... it's over
I have overcome and conquered all my past problems and challenges, and moving towards a positive future.
Lyrics © ST MUSIC LLC.
Written by: EDWARD DWIGHT MOSS
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