About Me
James Morris, Born on February 18, 1984 on the Westside of Detroit, MI
(Joy Rd aka Exit 9) would eventually come to be known as the emerging HIP HOP superstar named J-MO. Learning the art of songwriting from listening to artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, Sade, Morris Day, Temptations, ETC….at an early age helped develop the skills that would ultimately lead him to being the 1 Most Anticipated Artist out of Detroit. J-MO is wise beyond his years, because he was able to finish school while learning to incorporate the Detroit street life and Hip Hop influences such as Bone Thugs N Harmony, T.I., Ludacris,50 Cent, UGK, Blade Icewood, 2pac, Jay-Z, Scarface, just 2 name a few, into his music. By doing this J-MO has positioned himself to go down in history as one of the greats not just music wise but also business wise. See J-MO is the true definition of the COMPLETE PACKAGE says Antonio “P.T.†Bryant, CEO Hood Hustlers INC. His personality, swag, charisma, undeniable catchy hooks, Midwest flow, along with his witty lyrics is so over-powering!!!...........“I live to do this“, J-MO says, “I AM MUSIC“!!!! Anyone who has worked with J-MO will never question his LOVE for MUSIC. J-MO has been involved with music since his elementary years, J-MO began playing the Drums and Trombone from the age of 5 til 10. His music teacher, Mrs. Debra Jackson, discovered his voice and motivated J-MO to pursue his musical talents. From that point on J-MO has been writing RnB and Hip Hop songs since the age 14 and recorded his 1st Hip Hop song at the age of 17 “Its Just Me†which captured the attention of many Producers and Managers in Detroit, MI. The talent that helped write/produce “Its Just Me†guided J-MO to Los Angeles where he is now working with the games top producers to complete his HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM, “I’M DOING MY THANG†(In Stores Summer 2008).......J-MO is destined to make his mark in the game and give the fans of Detroit and Worldwide what they have been waiting on a Hip Hop Classic that represents their struggles and accomplishments of everyday life. The 1st single “I’M A D-BOY†off his debut album has become a instant SMASH HIT and has made everyone around the world take a 2nd look and the Newest Representative of Today’s “YOUNG MOTOWN“.
