PJ Morton got his first break as a musician after being hired by Maroon 5 as their touring member in 2010 and they eventually made him a regular member in 2012. He launched his solo career with his debut solo EP in March of the same year , follow my first mind . He later founded his own record label and released his 4th studio album, Gumbo , through his own label. The album received critical acclaim and also received Grammy Awards nominations.

Born name

Paul Morton Jr.

nickname

PJ Morton

Sun sign

Aries

Place of birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Residence

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

nationality

training

PJ Morton graduated from St. Augustine High School . He then enrolled at Morehouse College and graduated with a major in marketing.

occupation

Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer

family

• Father – Bishop Paul S. Morton (Founder of Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship and Gospel Singer)
• mother – dr Debra Brown Morton (Full Gospel Baptist Church pastor in Greater St. Stephen)
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

PJ Morton is represented by Tanya S James of TJ Entertainment Group.

Genre

R & B, Pop Rock

instruments

Life, Keyboards

labels

Young Money Entertainment, Bargeld, Republik, 222 Schallplatten, Interscope, Morton Recordings, A & M Octone Records

To build

Average

Height

5 feet 8 inches or 172.5 cm

weight

73 kg

girlfriend/spouse

PJ Morton dated –

1. Kortni Morton (2008-Present) – PJ Morton married his longtime friend, Kortni, on Christmas Eve 2008. They had known each other since childhood when her mother worked for PJ’s mother in Greater St Stephen. But they didn’t start dating until they both grew up and were officially dating while he was studying at Morehouse College . During her marriage she gave birth to 3 children.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Wears glasses
• Often wears a hat
• A mole under his left eye

brand promotion

PJ Morton has not yet endorsed any brand.

Known for

• As one of the keyboardists in the popular pop-rock band Kastanienbraun 5
• Critical acclaim for his studio album, Gumbo, which managed to win the nomination for Best R&B Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards
• The commercial success of his album, New Orleans , peaked at number 23 on Billboard’s US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums music chart

First album

In 2005 he released his debut studio album, Emotions , which did not have much commercial success.

PJ’s debut studio album with Maroon 5 was Overexposed , which was released in June 2012. The album peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was also certified platinum by RIAA (USA) and ARIA (Australia).

First TV show

In 2013, PJ Morton made his first TV show appearance on the popular talk show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon .

PJ Morton favorite things

• New Orleanian – Seine Mutter
• Best Neighborhood in New Orleans – French Street in the Marigny
• Best meal he’s had in New Orleans – Gene’s hot sausage butt boy
• New Orleans brunch spot – Surrey is in the magazine
• Neighborhood Bar – Cozy Haven or Blue Nile
• New Orleans Cocktail – Rum Punch
• New Orleans Dessert – The Glazed Donuts by Tastee
• New Orleans Live Music Spot – House of Blues and Tipitinas
• New Orleans Musician – Allen Toussaint
• New Orleans Festival – Jazz Fest
• Business in New Orleans – aristocracy

PJ Morton The fact

1. It was his close friend and Maroon 5 ‘s Adam Blackstone musical director who asked him to audition for the position of keyboardist and backing vocalist for Maroon 5 in 2010.
2. Although not a member of the band, PJ made a positive impression on the band members and was invited by them to play with them at their live performances and concerts.
3. In 2012, it was announced that he had joined Maroon 5 as a full-time member.
4. His solo work caught the attention of rapper Mack Maine, who decided to sign Morton to his record label. Calm Your Soul, and Young Money Entertainment , for which Maine served as President in 2011.
5. In 2016, PJ moved back to his hometown of New Orleans and started his record label called Morton Records .
6. His debut studio album, Gumbo , released through his own record label, received critical acclaim .
7. In 2009, he published his non-fiction book, Why Can’t I Sing About Love?
8. Visit his official website @ pjmortonmusic.com.
9. Follow PJ Morton on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Myspace and SoundCloud.