Norris J. The coolest living sacrifice Kingdom builder for Christ

Norris J. - INJ

...Present your bodies a living sacrifice Holy and acceptable to God which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

 rapping for Christ

A stereotypical myth, fathers are not extinct. Men amply uphold their duties; working, raising their children, and being good husbands. A few exceptional men also sing praises unto the Lord.  Norris J. is that exception. A dedicated husband, dad and musician juggling between his music hustle, daddy taxi, and chef.  He personifies being a living sacrifice Holy and acceptable. “It is all in a day’s work.” 

Gospel rap artist, Norris J., has methodically layout an action plan to orate God’s message. His mission is dual purpose; effectively grinding for The Kingdom and shaking the music industry’s foundation with his stimulating passion for the Lord.

Atlanta GA

DJ J-Squared & Norris J.

The room was hot. Music bumping complements of DJ J-Squared. But all eyes were affixed on Norris J. Natty from head to toe; trade mark hat, creased shirt, fly jeans, and fresh kicks.  The ‘swag’ was in full effect.  I caught up with Norris J. during a pit-stop in Atlanta, GA. In between studio time, interviews, gigs in Nashville, Memphis, Houston, plus performances with Urban Soul Café and a brief stent on the MOVE TOUR which featured songstress Jessica Reedy, Jai, the soulful B. Reith.  Norris J. was the coolest.

INJ – The Kingdom

The debut album is entitled INJ. “The title [INJ] stands for I Need Jesus. Ultimately meaning we all need Jesus everyday of our life.”

A  blend of spirit driven lyrics, live instrumentation and original beats can be witnessed on all twelve tracks. Each song unleashes a rapture of soul saving poetry and good music, the perfect ingredients. “INJ is synonymous to Norris J., when you hear one the other is automatically associated.

Anointed accolades

The process is slow but Norris J is being noticed.  The airwaves are inundated with radio interviews to concerts. He states, “anything to do with Gospel I am on it trying to get exposure.” Norris recently received KHVN – Heaven 970’s Gospel award: Artist Making the Largest Impact and The Gospel Announcer’s guild: Artist of the Week. Wearing his trade-mark smile, “All these awards help get me exposure not only in the Christians arena I’m getting a buzz throughout the music community because it is hip-hop.”   This all translates to more exposure not only in the Dallas-Fort Worth region but across the country.

The future

2012 is earmarked a stellar year. The video release party and concert for The Kingdom received rave reviews, followed up by more critiques from Holy Culture, Black Gospel Promo, and Gospel South. The future looks promising. Currently working with local artist Chelse Mone’ as well as laid a few lyric tracks on an upcoming project for American Idol’s second season finalist George Huff.

Norris J. is deeply rooted in the Lord and failing is not an option. “Since my wife is putting her trust in me so I must trust in the lord even more."

The vision is clear; spread God’s word, bless others and save souls. Through music Norris J is planting seeds in people’s life. If he cannot find a way to uplift people through his music, they will never get to the point of hearing a message or receiving a blessing from God through song.