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received the Songwriter of the Year award at the Urban Awards for work that included his song "Motivation", co-written by Morris. The song was also awarded a 2012 Billboard Music Award. In addition to songwriting, Morris has also performed as a keyboardist on the albums of artists including

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. He has also worked as a producer on albums by Nelly and Monica. Morris was signed as a producer and songwriter with

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's Rebel Rock Entertainment, from 2010 to 2013.

Awards and nominations

* "There Goes My Baby" (Usher) – 2010 BMI Award for songwriting * "Motivation" (Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne) – 2011 BMI Award for songwriting * "There Goes My Baby" (Usher) – Billboard#1 Urban Radio Award 2010 for songwriting * "Motivation" (Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne) – Billboard#1 Urban Radio Award 2011 for songwriting * "Motivation" (Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne) - 2012 Billboard Music Award – Best R&B Song

Singles

References

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