Morris Joseph LaCour (born November 15), known professionally as P-Town Moe (or P. Town Moe), is an American rapper and songwriter from Pigeon Town, New Orleans, Louisiana. He gained attention in 2010s in the bounce music scene.[1]
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| Origin | Pigeon Town, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Followers | 195 thousand |
LaCour has largely released music independently and built up an audience on short-form and social media platforms.
Early life
editMorris Joseph LaCour[2] was born on November 15[3][non-primary source needed] to Dorothy Mae Burns Amos (1941-2016) and Robert Harold "Bobby" LaCour. He has 7 siblings and 5 step-siblings.[4][5]
LaCour graduated from Booker T. Washington High School.[6][non-primary source needed]
Career
editLaCour has said he picked up his stage name "P-Town Moe" to represent his area Pigeon Town, often nicknamed "P-Town" due to controversy around the name.[7] He took advice from his local friends, and industry peers, Jerome "5th Ward Weebie" Cosey and Johnny "Josephine Johnny" Watson, taking their names from the Fifth Ward and Josephine Street, respectively.[8]
1997: with Mr. Terror
editLaCour frequently made music with his brother Lamont, going by Mr. Terror, in their duos Gangsta Connection, later known as Phoolish. Gangsta Connection released their album Potential To Ball in 1997 with Double Platinum Records. Phoolish was notably featured on the song "Excursionz" on the re-released version of Most Wanted in 2001.
2000s
editLaCour was shouted out by 5th Ward Weebie in the 2001 single by Master P "Rock It".
He was featured on the songs "Grab Da Wall & Rock Da Boat" on the 2002 album Ballers by 504 Boyz and "Where I’m From" on the 2004 mixtape The Prefix by Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne and P Town Moe/MT collaborated later on their mixtape in 2008 on their own remix of "Tipsy (song)".[9]
His major feature came on the song "The Way I Live" released in 2006.
2010s - present
editIn the 21st Century, LaCour has embraced his role as a mentor to the next generation of artists.[10] He's featured in music with local artists and collaborated on comedic social media content with various New Orleans influencers.
Artistry
editLaCour said he was inspired by pioneering artists like Magnolia Slim and Tim Smooth. Similarly to his stage name, he aimed to have his music underscore the mutually-beneficial relationship between the city's urban landscape and its musical legacy.[10]
Similarly to many artists from this region, LaCour, throughout his career, has navigated the volatile music industry with challenges like label disputes to struggles for creative control. He went through multiple incarcerations, which largely stunted his career growth.[8] For the most part, he has found solace in collaboration with other artists.[10]
At the 3rd Annual NOLA Underground Hip-Hop Awards, LaCour's song "Peter Piper," was nominated for Hottest Original Bounce Song. This song also platformed the viral sensation of New Orleans duo, NickNack PattiWhack and Dan Rue.[11]
Personal life
editLaCour has at least four kids, three sons and one daughter. His three sons make music and go by Moe SOS, Tiny Moe and Baby Moe. His daughter is nicknamed "Princess Moe."[12]
LaCour's father was an R&B and jazz musician.[5]
After contracting COVID-19, LaCour began to raise awareness about the effects of the virus across Louisiana and the Greater New Orleans area.[13]
Discography
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Singles
- "Rock Da Boat" (2011)
- "Peter Piper" (2012)
- "I LIKE (NOLA BOUNCE)" (2023)
Filmography
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edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2019 | I Got the Hook-Up 2 | Mr. Williams | [14] |
| 2022 | Tryna Come Up 2 | Crazy | [citation needed] |
| 2023 | Superish | Unnamed role | [citation needed] |
| 2024 | Pretty Kitty Cartel | Dino | [citation needed] |
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Awarding body | Award | Result | Reference |
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| 2012 | Offbeat Magazine NOLA Underground Hip-Hop Awards | Hottest Original Bounce Song (for Peter Piper) | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ↑ Clapp, Jake (October 28, 2023). "Bounce beats: How New Orleans made hip-hop its own". The Gambit. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "BMI Repertoire". Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Go Morris its ur Birthday". Retrieved June 17, 2026 – via Facebook.
- ↑ The Times-Picayune Obituaries (June 23, 2016). "Dorothy Mae Burns Amos LaCour - Obituary". Legacy. The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- 1 2 The Times-Picayune Obituaries (March 10, 2006). "Robert Harold "Bobby" LaCour - Obituary". Legacy. The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "P-Town Moe - Education". Retrieved June 17, 2026 – via Facebook.
- ↑ Reckdahl, Katy (December 31, 2021). "Pioneering New Orleans bounce rapper Josephine Johnny dies at 45". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Nolazine Network (March 22, 2021). P Town Moe Interview (Video). Retrieved June 17, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ LaCour, Brandy (June 3, 2008). IN DA CLUB : P TOWN MOE & MT FT/ LIL WAYNE (Video). Retrieved June 17, 2026 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 3 Nolazine Staff (April 10, 2024). "P Town Moe's Journey Through Nola Bounce Music And Hip Hop". Nolazine. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Lafont, Aaron (October 17, 2012). "Salute! 3rd Annual NOLA Underground Hip-Hop Awards This Saturday, Vote Now". OffBeat Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Nolazine Network (August 3, 2021). P Town Moe Performs Live With His Son's Moe SOS, Tiny Moe & Baby Moe (Video). Retrieved June 17, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ WDSU Digital Team (April 5, 2020). "New Orleans rap artist P-Town-Moe recounts testing positive for COVID19". WDSU6. New Orleans Hearst Television Inc. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "I Got the Hook Up 2 (2019) - Full Cast and Crew". Moviefone. Retrieved June 17, 2026.