From Soulful Ballads to Chart-Toppers: The Best PJ Morton Songs Ranked

From his early days as an aspiring musician to his rise as a Grammy-winning artist, PJ Morton has consistently released hit after hit.

His breakthrough came with his 2017 album Gumbo, which was both a critical and commercial success. The album earned him two Grammy nominations and was his first independent release. PJ continued to build on his success with the release of Paul in 2019 and Gospel According to PJ in 2020 – the latter won the Grammy for Best Gospel Album.

The singer now has a discography filled with bangers. Here is a ranking of Louisiana native’s best songs, incorporating chart performance, streaming data, and fan favorites.

6. “Claustrophobic” 

“Claustrophobic” served as the lead single from PJ’s 2017 album, which blends elements of R&B, soul, and jazz. The song, featuring rapper Pell, addresses the pressures of the music industry and staying true to oneself. Pell’s verse adds another layer to the song, and fans appreciate the rapper’s inclusion.

5. “How Deep Is Your Love” (feat. Yebba)

PJ’s cover of the Bee Gees classic “How Deep Is Your Love,” featuring Yebba, breathes new life into the song with soulful arrangements and stunning vocal harmonies. A video of the cover, which was posted to YouTube, has been viewed more than 15 million times since its release.

4. “Built for Love” (feat. Jazmine Sullivan)

“Built for Love” is another standout duet from PJ’s discography. The song was released in 2019 – as a part of PJ’s Paul album – but it has stood the test of time. Fans of the singer have suggested that PJ made the perfect wedding song, complimented by Jazmine Sullivan‘s smooth vocals.

3. “Go Thru Your Phone”

PJ’s 2017 album Gumbo included songs that would later become a classic part of his discography. “Go Thru Your Phone” tells a saddening story about distrust in a relationship, as PJ battles with the idea of invading his girlfriend’s privacy to learn if she is being faithful.

2. “First Began”

“First Began” is a heartfelt ballad that showcases PJ’s lyrical prowess and soulful vocal delivery. The track reached the No. 12 spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, solidifying PJ’s place as an R&B superstar. Its popularity was further cemented with a nomination at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

1. “Say So” (feat. JoJo)

“Say So” is arguably PJ’s most popular song. This romantic duet featuring pop star JoJo reached the eighth spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and earned Morton a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Additionally, the music video has more than 15 million views on YouTube.