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".
So Into You
J Moss Lyrics
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God of grace, God of hope
I'm so into You [repeat]
I'm in love with You, I'm in love with You
God of grace, God of hope
I'm in love with You
I'm in awe of you, I'm in awe of You
God of grace, God of hope
There's no God above You
Nor before You
Ruler of nations
Father of patience
Your word through Christ is living inside
I'm so into You [x4]
I need more of You, I need more of You
God of grace, God of hope
I need more of You [repeat]
There's no God above You
Nor before You
Ruler of nations
Father of patience
Your word through Christ is living inside
I'm so into You
The song So Into You by J Moss is a beautiful expression of his deep love, admiration, and awe for God. He begins the song by saying that he is so into God. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes his intensity of love for God. He then goes on to describe God as the God of grace and hope. Grace is what brings forgiveness, redemption, and salvation to us sinners, while hope offers us a future and a promise. Moss declares his love for God by saying, "I'm in love with You." This further illustrates the depth of his affection for God.
Moss continues by saying that he is in awe of God. This means that he is filled with great wonder, admiration, and respect for God. He recognizes that there is no God above or before God, who is the ruler of nations and the father of patience. These are powerful attributes of God that Moss recognizes in his life. He then goes on to say that the word of God through Christ is living inside him. This means that he has internalized the teachings of Christ in his heart and is living by them.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm so into You" four times. This repetition emphasizes the point that Moss is totally devoted to God. He then expresses his need for more of God, illustrating that his love for God is never-ending. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of how one can love God deeply and live by His teachings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so into You, I'm so into You
I am deeply in love with God and fully committed to Him.
God of grace, God of hope
God is a loving and merciful God, and the source of our hope.
I'm in love with You, I'm in love with You
My love for God is deep and unwavering.
I'm in awe of you, I'm in awe of You
I am filled with reverence and admiration for God and His power.
There's no God above You
God is the one true God and there is no one or nothing greater than Him.
Nor before You
God is eternal and has always existed, nothing came before Him.
Ruler of nations
God is the ultimate authority and has power over all nations.
Father of patience
God is patient and loving, and is like a father figure to His children.
Your word through Christ is living inside
The teachings and wisdom of God, as imparted through Jesus Christ, are a guiding force in my life.
I need more of You, I need more of You
I desire to grow closer to God and deepen my relationship with Him.
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