10 Things You Should Know About PJ Morton

Get to know the multi-talented Young Money musician.

10 Things You Should Know About PJ Morton - As BET Music Matters artist and sultry YMCMB crooner PJ Morton is gearing up up to realase his highly anticipated New Orleans album next month, here are 10 reasons why music lovers should pick up the gospel/pop/R&B infused LP.(Photo: Young Money Entertainment)

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10 Things You Should Know About PJ Morton - As BET Music Matters artist and sultry YMCMB crooner PJ Morton is gearing up up to realase his highly anticipated New Orleans album next month, here are 10 reasons why music lovers should pick up the gospel/pop/R&B infused LP.(Photo: Young Money Entertainment)

Son of a Preacher Man - Unbeknownst to many PJ Morton is the son of gospel music legend Bishop Paul Morton Sr. So it's a safe say making music is in PJ's blood, literally. (Photo: Dario Cantatore/WireImage)

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Son of a Preacher Man - Unbeknownst to many PJ Morton is the son of gospel music legend Bishop Paul Morton Sr. So it's a safe say making music is in PJ's blood, literally. (Photo: Dario Cantatore/WireImage)

Author - In 2009, the Grammy Award winning producer also added author to his credit after penning his book Why Can't I Sing About Love? (Photo: Young Money Entertainment)

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Author - In 2009, the Grammy Award winning producer also added author to his credit after penning his book Why Can't I Sing About Love? (Photo: Young Money Entertainment)

The Band - Way before he was recruited to play in Maroon 5's band, Morton had his own band - The PJ Morton Band. In 2007 the band released one album Perfect Song. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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The Band - Way before he was recruited to play in Maroon 5's band, Morton had his own band - The PJ Morton Band. In 2007 the band released one album Perfect Song. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Stellar Award - In 2008 the New Orleans native won a Stellar Award for his gospel tune "Let It Go". (Photo: AEDT/WENN.com)

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Stellar Award - In 2008 the New Orleans native won a Stellar Award for his gospel tune "Let It Go". (Photo: AEDT/WENN.com)

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Grammy Winner - In 2003 the "Only One" singer snagged his first Grammy Award behind his production on Indie Arie's Voyage To India album which won Best R&B Album. (Photo: Derrick Salters/WENN.com)

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Grammy Winner - In 2003 the "Only One" singer snagged his first Grammy Award behind his production on Indie Arie's Voyage To India album which won Best R&B Album. (Photo: Derrick Salters/WENN.com)

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The Sub - Impressed with his musical prowess, Morton became Maroon 5's temporary keyboardist/backround vocalist after auditioning for the band in 2010 when M5 member Jesse Carmichael took a leave of abscence.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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The Sub - Impressed with his musical prowess, Morton became Maroon 5's temporary keyboardist/backround vocalist after auditioning for the band in 2010 when M5 member Jesse Carmichael took a leave of abscence.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

YMCMB Morton - The New Orleans native signed with Lil Wayne's powerhouse label YMCB in 2011. The two also collaborated on Morton's 2012 banger "Lover". (Photos from left: Todd Williamson/WireImage, Young Mony Entertainment)

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YMCMB Morton - The New Orleans native signed with Lil Wayne's powerhouse label YMCB in 2011. The two also collaborated on Morton's 2012 banger "Lover". (Photos from left: Todd Williamson/WireImage, Young Mony Entertainment)

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New Orleans - Aside from the title of his Young Money debut - New Orleans (which is scheduled to hit shelves next month) the album's artwork is also an ode to his beloved Jazz infused city. (Photo: Young Money Entertainment)

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New Orleans - Aside from the title of his Young Money debut - New Orleans (which is scheduled to hit shelves next month) the album's artwork is also an ode to his beloved Jazz infused city. (Photo: Young Money Entertainment)

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Jack of All Music Genres - In addition to establishing himself as the go-to keyboardist/backround vocalist for Maroon 5, Morton has also worked with India Arie, LL Cool J, and Jagged Edge. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Jack of All Music Genres - In addition to establishing himself as the go-to keyboardist/backround vocalist for Maroon 5, Morton has also worked with India Arie, LL Cool J, and Jagged Edge. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

"Only One" - Drake wasn't the only YMCMB artist who scored a feature from the legendary Stevie Wonder. The "Superstition" singer is also featured playing the harmonica on Morton's new single "Only One".(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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"Only One" - Drake wasn't the only YMCMB artist who scored a feature from the legendary Stevie Wonder. The "Superstition" singer is also featured playing the harmonica on Morton's new single "Only One".(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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