PAJAM is an American

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and

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team, made up of Paul Allen, J. Moss and Walter Kearney, all of

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. The team works with

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and R&B artists. They are best known for their work on 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-nominated ...

'' recorded by

Karen Clark Sheard Karen Valencia Clark Sheard (née Clark; born November 15, 1960) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. Clark-Sheard is the youngest member of gospel group the Clark Sisters, which was formed in 1973. She is also the mother of contemporary ...

, 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 Marvin Louis Sapp (born January 28, 1967) is an American Gospel musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Early life and education Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sapp began singing in church at age four. In third grade he ...

Byron Cage Byron Louis Cage (born December 15, 1962) is an American gospel music, gospel recording artist. Early years Inspired by the singing of the late Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. Cage went on t ...

, Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Winans Phase II, Trin-i-tee 5:7, 21:03, and

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, as well as secular artists such as

Kelly Price Kelly Cherelle Price (born April 4, 1973) is an American R&B and gospel singer. Beginning her career in 1992, Price originally performed backing vocals for Mariah Carey on multiple songs, including Carey's ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one sin ...

Boyz II Men Boyz II Men ( ) is an American vocal harmony group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. Formed in 1985, they have been a trio composed of baritone Nathan Morris, tenor Wanya Morris, Wanyá Mo ...

Dru Hill Dru Hill is an American R&B boy band, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop soul and gospel music. The group was founded in Baltimore in 1992 by Tamir "Nokio the N-Tity" Ruffin, and as of 2023, is still active. Dru Hill recorded seven top 40 ...

Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B singer and actress. She has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Godmother of Soul". LaBelle began ...

and

NSYNC NSYNC ( ; also stylized as *NSYNC or N Sync) was an American vocal group and pop boy band formed by Chris Kirkpatrick in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich. The group consists of Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, ...

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 were an American traditional gospel music quartet. Career The Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1959 in Los Angeles as a tradition-based style group. It wasn't until 1961 as the group became famous, they added bass, ...

- ''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 Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. Following his tenure as lead performer of the R&B group Dru Hill, he quickly reached success as a sol ...

- ''

Return of Dragon ''Return of Dragon'' is the second solo studio album by American R&B music, R&B recording artist Sisqó of the group Dru Hill. It was released on June 19, 2001 on Def Soul, Def Soul Recordings. The album did very well on the charts but its single ...

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

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'' ** "Do Your Thing"

2002

3rd Storee 3rd Storee is an American R&B group that was active in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their debut single, " If Ever", peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1999. The group was best known in the mid-1990s for their gold-certified si ...

- '' 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 Clar ...

- ''

'' ** "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 on November 26, 2002. It is Dru Hill's first and only album to be released under Def Soul, an R&B division of Universal Music's Def Jam Recordings. It was a ...

'' ** "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 the third album by gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard, released on November 4, 2003. In the US, the album peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Top Gospel Charts, number 11 on ''Billboard'' Top Christian Albums ...

'' ** "Go Ahead" featuring

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...

** "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" *

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- '' Do You Know'' ** "The Way of Love" *

- '' Timeless Journey'' ** "More Than Material" * Ramiyah - '' Ramiyah'' (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 ''S ...

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

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

- ''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 music, gospel singer and evangelist. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard and COGIC Presiding Bishop John Drew Sheard Sr., J. Drew Sheard and the g ...

- ''

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

'' ** "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 Busby's indie label Umbrella Recordings and Bungalo Records. Background The ...

'' ** "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 R&B and gospel singer who released her debut album '' Peace Be Still'' in 1983. She is a seven-time Grammy Award nominee, Stellar Award winner, and she won a Soul Train Award ...

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

2008

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

- ''Take It Back'' ** "Return" * Kierra Kiki Sheard - '' Bold Right Life'' ** "Praise Him Now"

2009

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

Shirley Caesar Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams (Birth name, née Caesar; born October 13, 1938), known professionally as Shirley Caesar, is an American Gospel music, gospel singer. Her career began in 1951, when she signed to Federal Records at the age of 12. Thro ...

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

References

External links

PAJAM. Official siteGospel City: PAJAM Partners With Gospo Centric RecordsASCAP members enjoy a Stellarbration at the 21st Stellar Gospel Music AwardsUnited by One: PAJAM Gear Up For Album Production Releases (01.08.06)
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