PAJAM is an American

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and

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team, made up of Paul Allen,

J. Moss James Moss (born September 22, 1971), better known by his stage name J. Moss, is an American gospel musician, composer, producer and arranger. Early years Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, James Moss went to Cass Technical High School, the ...

and Walter Kearney, all of

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. The team works with

gospel Gospel originally meant the Christian message ("the gospel"), but in the 2nd century it came to be used also for the books in which the message was set out. In this sense a gospel can be defined as a loose-knit, episodic narrative of the words an ...

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and R&B artists. They are best known for producing the 1997 debut album ''

Finally Karen '' Finally Karen '' is the debut solo album of gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard of The Clark Sisters, released on November 4, 1997. The live portion of the album was recorded at Bailey Cathedral in Detroit, Michigan. The album was Grammy-nomina ...

'' recorded by

Karen Clark Sheard Karen Valencia Clark Sheard (née Clark; born November 15, 1960) is an American Grammy Awards, Grammy Award–winning gospel music, Gospel singer, musician, songwriter, and businesswoman. Clark-Sheard is the wife of the current Church of God in Ch ...

, which reached #2 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums

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. Subsequently, PAJAM has worked with over 50 artists, including

Marvin Sapp Bishop Marvin Louis Sapp Sr. (born January 28, 1967) is an American Gospel music singer-songwriter who recorded with the group Commissioned during the 1990s before beginning a record-breaking solo career. Sapp is also the founder and former sen ...

Byron Cage George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), known simply as Lord Byron, was an English romantic poet and peer. He was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement, and has been regarded as among the ...

Kierra "Kiki" Sheard Kierra Valencia "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly (born June 20, 1987) is an American gospel singer. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard (member of gospel singing group the Clark Sisters) and granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie ...

, Winans Phase II, Trin-i-tee 5:7, 21:03, and

Hezekiah Walker Bishop Hezekiah Walker (born December 24, 1962) is a popular American gospel music singer and artist and pastor of prominent Brooklyn New York Pentecostal megachurch, Love Fellowship Tabernacle. Walker has released several albums on Benson Reco ...

, as well as secular artists such as

Kelly Price Kelly Cherelle Price (born April 4, 1973) is an American R&B and gospel singer. She started her singing career in 1992. Price originally garnered attention by singing backing vocals for Mariah Carey on multiple songs, including her ''Billboa ...

Boyz II Men Boyz II Men (pronounced ''boys to men''), also known as B2M, is an American vocal harmony group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are currently a trio composed of baritone Nathan M ...

Dru Hill Dru Hill is an American R&B group, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop soul and gospel music. The group was founded in Baltimore in 1992 and is still active. Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B number-one hits ...

Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American R&B singer, actress and businesswoman. LaBelle is referred to as the " Godmother of Soul". She began her career in the early 1960s as lead singe ...

and

NSYNC NSYNC (, ; also stylized as *NSYNC or 'N Sync) was an American boy band formed by Chris Kirkpatrick in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich. Their self-titled debut album was successfully released to European ...

Production discography

1997

- ''

'' ** "Praise Festival" ** "Unconditional (Mad Love)" ** "Gotta Right..." ** "Can't Take It"

1998

* 7 Mile - ''7 Mile'' * Dawkins & Dawkins - ''Focus'' ** "Child of God" ** "Not Just Anybody" * Greg O'Quin 'N Joyful Noyze - ''Conversations'' ** "Know You" ** "That Name" ** "Dry Your Eyes" ** "Never"

1999

* Angelo & Veronica - ''Change'' *

& the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir - ''Family Affair'' ** "Let's Dance" ** "He Can" ** "More Like Him" ** "Give'em Your Life" *

- ''Nothing Else Matters'' ** "Do Your Dance" ** "Thank You Lord" *

Men of Standard Men of Standard is an American gospel group. Musical career The group spent the bulk of their tenure as signees to the Malaco Records subsidiary Muscle Shoals. Their album released on Columbia Records/Sony Gospel features production from Warryn ...

- ''Feels Like Rain'' ** "Nothing Like Heaven" ** "God Take Care of Me" ** "Feels Like Rain" *

The Mighty Clouds of Joy The Mighty Clouds of Joy are an American traditional gospel music quartet. Joe Ligon Bio: Willie Joe Ligon was born on October 11, 1936, and died on December 11, 2016 (80 years, 2 months). He dedicated his life to Jesus making many hit songs ...

- ''It Was You'' ** "Never Say" ** "Miracle" * Nancey Jackson - ''Relationships'' ** "Relationship" ** "Delicate Heart" * Winans Phase 2 - ''We Got Next''

2000

- '' Mirror Mirror'' ** "You Should've Told Me"

2001

Sisqó Mark Althavan Andrews (born November 9, 1978), known professionally as Sisqó (stylized as SisQó), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. He is most prominently known for "Thong Song", his membership in Dru Hill, ...

- ''

Return of Dragon ''Return of Dragon'' is the second solo studio album by American R&B recording artist Sisqó of Dru Hill, released on June 19, 2001 on Def Soul Records. The album did very well on the charts but its singles, "Can I Live" and "Dance for Me", wer ...

'' ** "Without You" * *NSYNC - ''

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'' ** "Do Your Thing"

2002

* 3rd Storee - '' Get With Me'' ** "Now I Can Breathe" ** "I'm Sorry" ** "Don't Lose Hope" ** "How Can This Be" *

- '' Full Circle'' ** "I'll Show You" *

Dorinda Clark-Cole Dorinda Grace Clark-Cole (born Dorinda Grace Clark; October 19, 1957) is an American Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, musician, talk show host, and evangelist. Clark–Cole is best known as a member of family vocal group The Clark ...

- ''

'' ** "No Not One" ** "It's Not Me" ** "You Can" ** "You Need Him" *

- ''

Dru World Order ''Dru World Order'' is the third studio album by American R&B group Dru Hill, released in late 2002 (see 2002 in music) on Def Jam Recordings' Def Soul imprint. Four years had passed between this release and the group's previous album, ''Enter ...

'' ** "Old Love" *

& the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir - ''Family Affair II: Live at Radio City Music Hall'' ** "Don't Wait" ** "Breakthrough" *

- '' 2nd Chance'' ** "Be Sure" ** "So Good" ** "2nd Chance" *

- ''I Want to Thank You'' ** "Seeking the Fire" ** "New Creature" * Pam & Dodi - ''Pam & Dodi'' ** "There All the Time" * Trin-i-tee 5:7 - '' The Kiss'' ** "Holla" ** "Holla (Urban Remix)" * Vanessa Williams - ''Vanessa'' ** "Think Again"

2003

- ''

The Heavens Are Telling ''The Heavens Are Telling'' is an album by the multiple Grammy and Stellar award-winning gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard, released on November 4, 2003. In the USA, the album peaked at #3 on the '' Billboard'' Top Gospel Charts, #11 on the Bill ...

'' ** "Go Ahead" featuring

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...

** "Praise Up" ** "I Owe" ** "Sometimes" ** "Don't Change" featuring Kierra Kiki Sheard * Percy Bady - ''The Percy Bady Experience'' ** "Free" ** "Hold Up the Light (Urban Remix)" * The Straight Gate Mass Choir - ''Expectations: I'll Raise'' ** "Jumpstart" ** "Work Your Faith" *

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- '' Free'' ** "Thankful" ** "You'll Win If You Try" ** "He's Able"

2004

* J. Moss - ''The J. Moss Project'' (album producers) * Kierra Kiki Sheard - '' I Owe You'' ** "Church Nite" ** "Closer" ** "Praise Offering" ** "So Long" * Michelle Williams - '' Do You Know'' ** "The Way of Love" *

- ''

Timeless Journey ''Timeless Journey'' is the fifteenth studio album by American singer Patti LaBelle. Her first release with Def Soul Classics (an R&B magnet of Def Jam Recordings), it was released on May 4, 2004 in the United States. One of her most commerciall ...

'' ** "More Than Material" *

Ramiyah The four members of gospel group Ramiyah consisted of Stephanie Bonner, Tracy Bryant, DeLaurian Burton, and Sherise Staten. The girls were raised in Detroit, MI, and were brought together by the PAJAM production team. They have appeared on: The St ...

- ''

'' (album producers) * Vanessa Williams - ''Here I Go Again!''

2005

- '' An Invitation to Worship'' (album producers)

2006

* 21:03 - ''PAJAM Presents 21:03'' (album producers) *

Antwaun Stanley Antwaun Stanley is an American R&B singer and songwriter based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Career Stanley grew up in Flint, Michigan. He began singing at age three and took part in talent competitions including ''The Queen Latifah Show'' and ' ...

- ''I Can Do Anything'' (album producers) *

Dave Hollister David Le Chaine Hollister (born August 17, 1968) is an American R&B singer who found fame during the 1990s as one quarter of the R&B quartet Blackstreet, before going on to have a solo career. Hollister is best known for his 2000 gold-certifie ...

- ''The Book of David, Vol. 1: The Transition'' ** "Pray (Til I Get an Answer)" *

- '' It's Not Over'' ** "Be Blessed" ** "You Showed Me" *

Kierra Sheard Kierra Valencia "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly (born June 20, 1987) is an American gospel singer. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard (member of gospel singing group the Clark Sisters) and granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie ...

- ''

This Is Me This Is Me may refer to: Albums * ''This Is Me'' (Charlie McDonnell album), 2010 * ''This Is Me'' (Heather Peace album), 2010 * ''This Is Me'' (Jully Black album), or the title song, 2005 * ''This Is Me'' (Kierra Sheard album), or the titl ...

'' ** "Wrong Things" ** "Scream" *

- ''

The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle ''The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle'' is the first gospel album by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was released on November 21, 2006 through music executive Jheryl Busy's indie label Umbrella Recordings and Bungalo Records. Background The pr ...

'' ** "More Than (He Loves You)" featuring J. Moss

2007

* Bobby Jones - ''The Ambassador'' ** "Thank You Lord" ** "Call Him Up Love Peace & Joy" *

- '' Live at the Apollo: The Proclamation'' (album producers) * Darlene McCoy - ''Darlene McCoy'' ** "If There Were No You" * J. Moss - ''V2...'' (album producers) * ''PAJAM Presents Sing To The Lord'' (album producers) *

Vanessa Bell Armstrong Vanessa Bell Armstrong ( Bell; born October 2, 1953) is an American gospel singer who released her debut album '' Peace Be Still'' in 1983. Armstrong is an 7x Grammy Award Nominee, Stellar Award Winner, and a Soul Train Award winner. She has wo ...

- '' Walking Miracle'' ** "Seasons"

2008

* 21:03 - ''Total Attention'' (album producers) *

- ''Take It Back'' ** "Return" * Kierra Kiki Sheard - ''

Bold Right Life ''Bold Right Life'' is the third studio album by the American singer Kierra Sheard. It was released by EMI Gospel on 27 October 2008. Critical reception AllMusic editor Pemberton Roach found that the album "reveals that the younger Clark is mor ...

'' ** "Praise Him Now"

2009

Crystal Aikin Crystal Renee Aikin (born September 21, 1974) is an American gospel singer-songwriter from Tacoma, Washington, and the winner of the first season of '' Sunday Best''. Her eponymous debut album was released on January 13, 2009, through Verity ...

- ''

'' ** "What If" * J. Moss - ''Just James'' (album producers) * Melinda Watts - ''People Get Ready'' ** "Happy" *

Shirley Caesar Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams (born October 13, 1938), known professionally as Shirley Caesar, is an American gospel singer whose career has spanned seven decades. She has won 11 Grammys in addition to Dove Awards and Stellar Awards; Caesar is kno ...

- ''A City Called Heaven'' ** "Nobody"

2010

* J. Moss - ''Remixed, Rare & Unreleashed'' (album producers) *

- '' All in One'' ** "I Made a Choice" ** "Good" ** "Because of You" ** "What He Did" ** "He Knows" ** "All For One" * Y'Anna - ''The Promise'' ** "I'm Blessed"

2011

* 21:03 - ''Evolved: From Boys to Men'' (album producers)

2012

* James Fortune & FIYA - ''Identity'' ** "Throw My Hands Up" * J. Moss - ''V4...The Other Side'' (album producers)

2013

Earnest Pugh Earnest Pugh (born November 23, 1966) is an American gospel musician with a five-octave vocal range. Public recognition for the artist commenced with the success of ''Rain on Us'' (2009) and ''I Need Your Glory'' (2011), and he subsequently atta ...

- ''The W.I.N. (Worship In Nassau) Experience'' ** "I Believe You Most"

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External links

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