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J.R. (musician)

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J.R.
Birth nameCourtney Orlando Peebles
Born (1979-03-04) March 4, 1979 (age 45)
OriginSt. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
GenresChristian, R&B, Hip hop soul, Pop, Alternative, Experimental
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Producer
Years active2003–present
LabelsCross Movement Records (2003–2009) / High Society Collective (2011–present)

Courtney Orlando Peebles, a.k.a. "J.R.", (born March 4, 1979) is a Christian singer and producer formerly signed to Cross Movement Records. J.R. is also half of the So Hot Productions team along with N.A.B. His debut album was Metamorphosis, released in 2005. He often appears on the hooks of songs by fellow labelmates, such as FLAME and Da' T.R.U.T.H.. He was expected to release his second album, Life By Stereo, in September 2007; however, it was pushed back to December. In 2009, J.R. left Cross Movement Records and went indie to work on a new sound.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album
2005 Metamorphosis
  • Released: November 15, 2005
2007 Life By Stereo
  • Released: December 26, 2007

Mixtapes

  • "Murray's Grammar: New Rules"
  • Released: April 2011

Singles

  • "Lights So Bright"
  • "Always"

Music videos

  • "Not A Slave"
  • "Love"

With High Society

  • Circa MMXI: The Collective (2012)

Guest appearances