![]() ![]() At the start of the pandemic, the New Orleans musician took a pause after losing material when his laptop crashed. Prior to Watch the Sun, Morton was in a state of reflection. Watch the Sun is also his latest effort on his independent label Morton Records, which also boasts Morton’s protégé Jojo Martin and Memphis sister group Jcksn Ave. ![]() Morton held residency at the studio grounds with his band and had round-the-clock recording access and limitless inspiration, leading to collaborations with Nas, Jill Scott, Wale, and Stevie himself. With this history - and the lush, forested environment surrounding the area - Studio in the Country magnified the sound of what would become PJ Morton's new album, Watch the Sun, which is out today. So he went to Bogalusa, Louisiana and settled into the mythical Studio in the Country, where legends like Stevie Wonder, Allen Toussiant, Betty Davis and Frankie Beverly recorded. PJ Morton spoke with Okayplayer about representing New Orleans music, his new album Watch the Sun, collaborating with Nas and Stevie Wonder, and more. ![]()
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