James Irving Hudson Jr. (b. October 12, 1997), better known by his stage na… Read Full Bio ↴James Irving Hudson Jr. (b. October 12, 1997), better known by his stage name MAJ (also known as OGSemajj), is a musician coming out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He’s currently living in Dallas, Texas, and is tempering with grunge-inflected production, soulful delivery, and nocturnal hip-hop with stark vulnerability and confessional storytelling.

James was a YouTube star who became known for representing a Minecraft Creeper hoodie in his videos on his SEMAJ channel. He began his original YouTube channel on July 13, 2012, but he ended up deleting it. He created his new channel on May 5, 2017, which quickly amassed 100,000 subscribers in no time. He then went on to quit making reaction videos on his SEMAJ channel and deleted everything. He changed the name from "SEMAJ" to just "MAJ' and is now pursuing music full time.

James has been noticed by some big industry names, such as Eminem and Paul Rosenberg, the latter signing him to Def Jam Recordings. He’s also been noticed by 6ix9ine, who even used one of MAJ’s lyrics in his hit song, "KOODA.".”

On August 24, 2016, James released his first project, The Beta EP. Almost 2 years later on April 16, 2018, he released his first project under the “MAJ” stage name titled No One Cares.

Lil Creeper, one of James' most popular alter ego’s, is something that his fanbase never let him get away from. So, on August 31, 2019, he uploaded a now-deleted video onto his YouTube channel of him burning his well known Creeper hoodie and throwing it away with the caption "#RIPCREEPERGANG," finally putting an end his Lil Creeper era.

On January 18, 2020, James announced through a now-deleted Instagram post that he got signed to the major record label, Def Jam Recordings. Almost 2 months later on March 13, 2020, MAJ released his debut studio EP Majestic.

On December 18, 2020, MAJ was featured on Eminem’s track, "These Demons."

In 2021, James ended up leaving Def Jam and became an independent artist again, first releasing a throwaway mixtape titled d evil. He also started to become more consistent as a YouTuber after an almost three year break, uploading content talking about his life and reactions to his past work.

On July 4, 2021, James released his first song as majinmaj, "feel." This song marks the beginning of a new era for James, as it leaves behind his industry connected past that he no longer wants apart of.

On October 28, 2021, MAJ announced through an Instagram post that he would be officially retiring from music. This retirement would be short-live though as MAJ would end up releasing songs frequently on his SoundCloud account followed by a couple projects.

On June 2, 2022, MAJ released a video to his YouTube channel announcing that he would be deleting his channel once again to start over fresh. He revealed that he would delete his channel with over 113,000 subscribers on July 12, 2022, the 10 year anniversary of his YouTube career.

Motivation
Maj Lyrics

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Ceiling's coming down, the walls are closing in,
but she dont care 'bout that, she's goin' in,
ceiling's coming down, the walls are closing in,
but she dont care 'bout that, she's goin' in.
Floor stompin' fist pumpin, the whole night,
wish I could do it all the time,
floor stompin' fist pumpin, the whole night,
wish I could do it all the time, time.

Most men don't have a clue what it does,
I hold on like a you with a grudge,
baby got back will it move will it budge,
I'll find out through the love of the music.
Jump once you get a feel of the sub,
platfrom shoes, high heels or your uggs,
is there an us be real with me bubz,
I'll find out through the love, lets go.
I'm ready to go, so let it be known, oh,
a sudden burst of energy.
Where'd I get this energy? Yeah,
Motivation music.
Oooh, Oooh
Where'd I get this energy? Yeah.
Floor stompin' fist pumpin, the whole night,
wish I could do it all the time,
floor stompin' fist pumpin, the whole night,
wish I could do it all the time, time.
Get the word out, dont distill like a work out,
good luck on your pursuit,
let me know how it turns out.
Walk to the rhythem like, jump to the rhythem like,
run to the rhythem like, skip to the rhythem like,
hop to the rhythem like, jump to the rhythem like.
Most men don't have a clue what it does,
I hold on like a you with a grudge,
baby got back will it move will it budge,
I'll find out through the love of the music.
Jump once you get a feel of the sub,
platform shoes, high heels or your uggs,
is there an us be real with me bubz,
I'll find out through the love, lets go.
I'm ready to go, so let it be known, oh,
a sudden burst of energy.
Where'd I get this energy? Yeah,
Motivation music.
Oooh, Oooh
Motivation Music.
Motivation Music.
Floor stompin' fist pumpin, the whole night,
wish I could do it all the time,
floor stompin' fist pumpin, the whole night,
wish I could do it all the time, time.
Ceiling's coming down, the walls are closing in,
but she dont care 'bout that, she's goin' in,

ceiling's coming down, the walls are closing in,
but she dont care 'bout that, she's goin' in.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maj’s song “Motivation” tells the story of a woman who is determined to let loose and have a good time, despite any negative forces that may be present. The first lines, “Ceiling's coming down, the walls are closing in, but she don’t care ‘bout that, she’s goin’ in,” suggest a sense of claustrophobia and confinement, but the woman in question is undeterred and continues on her path.

The chorus, “Floor stompin’ fist pumpin, the whole night, wish I could do it all the time,” reveals that the woman is enjoying herself and living in the moment. She is motivated by the music and the feeling it gives her, leading her to temporarily forget about any worries or concerns. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the power of music can unite people, as seen in the lines, “Jump once you get a feel of the sub, is there an us be real with me bubz.”

Overall, “Motivation” is a tribute to the power of music and how it can inspire and lift people up, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Ceiling's coming down, the walls are closing in, but she dont care 'bout that, she's goin' in,
Despite the obstacles in her way, she's pushing forward fearlessly.

Floor stompin' fist pumpin, the whole night, wish I could do it all the time,
The energy and excitement of the music is so intense that it makes her want to dance forever.

Most men don't have a clue what it does, I hold on like a you with a grudge, baby got back will it move will it budge, I'll find out through the love of the music.
While others may not understand the power of the music, she holds on tight and allows it to move and inspire her.

Jump once you get a feel of the sub, platfrom shoes, high heels or your uggs, is there an us be real with me bubz, I'll find out through the love, lets go.
Once you feel the rhythm, it doesn't matter what you're wearing or who you're with - you just let the music carry you away.

Where'd I get this energy? Yeah, Motivation music.
The music is the source of her energy and drive.

Get the word out, dont distill like a work out, good luck on your pursuit, let me know how it turns out.
She wants others to experience the same power and joy that she finds in the music and encourages them to pursue it.

Walk to the rhythem like, jump to the rhythem like, run to the rhythem like, skip to the rhythem like, hop to the rhythem like, jump to the rhythem like.
No matter how you move, if you move to the beat of the music, you're doing it right.

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