James The Mormon

James The Mormon
Born James Brandt Curran
Occupation Rapper
Years active 2001–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Website jamesthemormon.com

James Brandt Curran (born 19 August 1986) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. James is more commonly known by his stage name 'James The Mormon'. Although he doesn't make religious music, he believes in being open and true to who you are hence the moniker James The Mormon. "Mormon" is a nickname for a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1]

History

James grew up the son of a diplomat overseas in countries like Russia, China, Taiwan and Uzbekistan. In between assignments, James would spend a year or two in either Virginia or Maryland before returning overseas. James studied at BYUI (Brigham Young University-Idaho) and graduated in 2010. He served as a missionary for the LDS church in Rostov Na Donu, Russia for six months and then finished his Russian speaking mission in Everett, Washington. After two years of missionary service, he returned to Utah where he would soon take off his career as a rapper.

Music career

James started his journey by posting videos on his YouTube channel in 2014 which attracted much attention from the Mormon community. He would soon release 'I'm Not a Rapper' which would soon after hit number 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/ rap chart.[2] 'I'm Not a Rapper' also went on to reach #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[3]

Discography

EP releases

Title Details Peak chart positions
US US Heat. US R&B/HH
I'm Not a Rapper
  • Released: April 17, 2016
  • Label: James The Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
 1 13[2]
Pmg
  • Released: August 6, 2016
  • Label: James The Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
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Singles

Title Details Peak chart positions
iTunes Singles US R&B/HH
"Workin" feat. David Archuleta
  • Released: August 7, 2016
  • Label: James The Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
 1 20
"Treasure" feat Yahosh Bonner
  • Released: 10 May 2016
  • Label: James The Mormon
  • Format: Digital download
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References

  1. ↑ "Love what you share, share what you love.". Retrieved 2016-08-25.
  2. 1 2 Williams, Lindsey (2016-04-28). "Mormon man's rap album hits No. 1 spot on iTunes chart". Retrieved 2016-08-25.
  3. ↑ "Billboard - Heatseeker Albums - May 14, 2016". Retrieved 2016-08-27.


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