Background
Morton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father is Canadian-born American gospel singer Paul S. Morton. His mother is Debra Brown Morton.
Morton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father is Canadian-born American gospel singer Paul S. Morton. His mother is Debra Brown Morton.
Morton majored in Marketing at Morehouse College and graduated in 2003.
On March 27, 2012, Morton released his first solo recording, the free European Parliament Following My First Mind, on Lil Wayne"s Young Money label. Adam Levine was featured on the lead single, "Heavy". Other musicians on the European Parliament include Lil Wayne, Jazmine Sullivan and Chantae Cann.
On May 14, 2013, Morton released his first major-label debut album, New Orleans.
Maroon 5 Morton was the first to audition and left an indelible mark on the group. Since then, he has played with Maroon 5 in concerts and other live performances.
From 2012 to 2014 Morton filled-in for the band"s keyboardist, Jesse Carmichael, who was taking a temporary break from performing with the band, as stated on their official website in March 2012. In 2012, he joined the band as a permanent member, contributing his vocals and keyboard parts to Maroon 5"s fourth studio album - Overexposed - and continuing to do so during the process of recording the band"s 2014 fifth album, V. Signing with Young Money and New Orleans On Morton and the Following My First Mind European Parliament, Maine said, "I signed PJ because his music does not just soothe your ears, it soothes your soul.
His music truly impacts your emotions and gets into your mind.
We have known PJ is a special artist for many years and now with Young Money Entertainment being able to share his music at large, the whole world will get to know." The Following My First Mind European Parliament was released on March 27, 2012. On May 14, 2013, Morton released his first YMCMB album, entitled New Orleans. Other work.