PJ Morton, born Paul Sylvester Morton Jr. on March 29, 1981, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, he is known for his soulful R&B and Gospel music. Morton is also the keyboardist for the Grammy Award-winning pop band Maroon 5, a role he has held since 2012. He has achieved significant success as a solo artist, earning multiple Grammy Awards for his work.