JTM
James The Mormon.
Born
James Brandt Curran
OccupationRapper
Years active2001–2019
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Websitejtm.com

James Brandt Curran (born August 19, 1986) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. James is more commonly known by his stage name JTM, formerly James the Mormon. Although he doesn't make religious music, he self-identifies as a religious person.[1] JTM is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Music career

JTM started posting videos on his YouTube channel in 2014 which attracted much attention from his religious community. He then released I'm Not a Rapper, anticipating that rapping would just be a hobby for him. I'm Not a Rapper reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[2]

JTM followed up his debut EP with the release of Pmg. The music on the album is influenced by religious themes including missionary work. Concerning the inspiration of making a religiously inspired EP JTM stated "I do not make Christian or Mormon music,"... "I want to reach the kid who feels obligated to go to church or is struggling with his or her testimony. I want to reach non-members and show them that there are Mormons just like them. And that Mormons listen to rap and are cool. I hate that myths and poor stereotypes of the Church hold people back from something so beautiful."[3] "Workin", featuring David Archuleta was released.

On May 2, 2018, JTM released his first full-length LP: We Came to Play,[4] which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. JTM donated 50% of the proceeds from the album's pre-order sales to Operation Underground Railroad, a charity dedicated to rescuing children from sex trafficking.

In 2019 JTM released a music video on YouTube entitled "I Will Never Stop II".[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart
positions
US Heat. US R&B/HH
I'm Not a Rapper
  • Released: April 17, 2016
  • Label: James the Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
 113
Pmg
  • Released: August 6, 2016
  • Label: James the Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
We Came to Play
  • Released: May 2, 2018
  • Label: James the Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
 7[6] —

Singles

Title Details Peak chart positions
US R&B/HH
"Workin" featuring David Archuleta
  • Released: August 7, 2016
  • Label: James the Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
 20
"Treasure" featuring Yahosh Bonner
  • Released: May 10, 2016
  • Label: James the Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
 —

References

  1. ↑ "Love what you share, share what you love". Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Billboard - Heatseeker Albums - May 14, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ "James the Mormon, David Archuleta Combine Hip-Hop and Pop for New Song About Missionary Work | LDS Daily". www.ldsdaily.com. August 8, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Utah-based James the Mormon's first full-length album debuts in iTunes' top-10". www.ksl.com. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  5. ↑ Provo Daily Herald article on JTMs most recent video
  6. ↑ "Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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