James ’PJ’ Spraggins - Drumming for the Love of It

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Episode 135. James 'PJ' Spraggins, a multifaceted musician and entrepreneur, shares his journey with host Troy Saunders.

The podcast begins with a nostalgic trip down memory lane as PJ recounts his early musical influences. The Clark Sisters' "You Brought The Sunshine" captivated him, and fate intervened when he had the privilege of performing with them both individually and as a group. Church and its music played a significant role in shaping PJ's upbringing, particularly igniting his passion for playing the drums.

PJ's enthusiasm for the drums led him to play in various bands during his freshman year at Alabama State University. Soon after, he embarked on a creative journey, writing and producing his own projects. Troy introduces the audience to the title track from PJ's debut album, "Light Of Day," followed by "Nocturnal Drive," showcasing his versatility as a musician, as he plays both drums and keyboards on this album.

PJ shares a humorous anecdote about the genesis of his song "Come to Jesus" from his subsequent album, "Pure Logic." He then delves into his remarkable journey into mainstream music, collaborating with legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Peabo Bryson, Frank McComb, Jeff Bradshaw, and many more. This experience led Troy to feature PJ and Frank's collaboration, "70 X 7," from PJ's 2015 album, "Time to Heal."

The conversation then shifts to PJ’s latest singles, "Move to the Groove" and "High Five." Troy also takes listeners back to PJ's 2023 album, "Stick It Out," and provides a sample of "Bounce Back." Throughout the discussion, PJ shares captivating stories behind each song, making the conversation an enriching blend of music and conversation.

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