Celebrating PJ Morton: Key Awards, Achievements, and Hit Songs

Piece by: HILDA KANINI

29 August 2024

• The Multi- Grammy Award winning artist will be performing in Kenya on September 15,2024.

PJ Morton, an American songwriter and record producer known for his R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Gospel music, will be performing live in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 15th, 2024, at Glee Hotel.

Born on March 29, 1981, in New Orleans, Louisiana, PJ Morton is the son of Bishop Paul Morton and Dr. Debra Brown Morton. He is married to Kortni Morton and they have three children: Jakai (19), P3 (13), and Peyton (11).

PJ Morton graduated from Morehouse College in 2003 with a degree in Marketing. He joined Maroon 5 as a touring keyboardist in 2010 and became an official member of the band in 2012.

Over the course of his music career, Morton has produced numerous songs and albums. His accolades include:

Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance: 2024, 2019 for "Good Morning" and "How Deep Is Your Love"

Grammy Award for Best R&B Song: 2020 for "Say So"

Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album: 2021 for Gospel According to PJ: From the Songbook of PJ Morton

Grammy Award for Album of the Year: 2022 for We Are

Morton also founded Morton Records in 2016. He has collaborated with artists such as Maroon 5, Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne, and India Arie.

His new album features the track "All the Dreamers," which samples "Mwaki" by Kenyan artist Sofiya Nzau.

Bring your family for a Sunday Funday and immerse yourself in this extraordinary event. Secure your tickets now at PJ Morton Live in Nairobi and prepare for an evening of world-class music at the Glee Hotel.