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JAMES LORELL MOSS
James Lorell Moss, professionally known as J. Moss, is a renowned American gospel singer, songwriter, producer, and pastor, celebrated for his innovative fusion of traditional gospel with contemporary R&B and hip-hop elements. Born on September 22, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan, Moss hails from a distinguished lineage of gospel musicians. His father, Bill Moss Sr., led the gospel group Bill Moss & the Celestials, and his aunt, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, was a legendary choir director and the matriarch of The Clark Sisters .en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org+2malaco.com+2famousbirthdays.com+2iheart.com+7ency clopedia.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7 Early Life and Musical Roots Immersed in music from a young age, Moss began singing at the age of four. In his early teens, he formed the duo The Moss Brothers with his older brother, Bill Jr. The pair recorded two albums and toured extensively throughout the Midwest, blending youthful energy with gospel messages .iheart.com+7soultracks.com+7famousbirthdays.com+7iheart.com+1encyclopedia.com+1 After attending Michigan State University for two years, Moss felt a divine calling to pursue music full-time. He returned to Detroit and released two solo albums on a local label, though they garnered limited attention. During this period, he connected with Paul Allen and Walter Kearney, and together they formed the influential production team PAJAM. Their first major success came with the production of Karen Clark Sheard's 1997 debut solo album, Finally Karen, which significantly raised their profile in the gospel music industry .soultracks.com+2encyclopedia.com+2famousbirthdays.com+2en.wikipedia.org+5soultracks. com+5malaco.com+5encyclopedia.com+2malaco.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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