In this energetic and purpose-driven episode of Beyond Balling, host LaLa Moten sits down with J Addo—recording artist, event curator, and DMV native—for a conversation that blends Afrobeats, community uplift, and legacy-building. Known for his infectious stage presence and commitment to giving back, J Addo opens up about how music, culture, and service shape everything he does.
🏀🎶 What You’ll Hear: ✔️ J Addo’s journey from children’s choir to viral DMV Afro-R&B sensation ✔️ How growing up in Silver Spring and his Ghanaian roots inform his sound and mission ✔️ The power of vulnerability in music—and why every lyric should reflect real life ✔️ Hosting his first-ever celebrity influencer basketball game on his birthday ✔️ Why it’s about more than hooping—it’s about youth engagement, legacy, and opportunity ✔️ Launching his nonprofit initiatives like For My Village to serve kids and creatives ✔️ What’s next: music, new performances, and continuing to lead with purpose
This episode is all about finding your lane, doing it with intention, and remembering it’s always bigger than you.
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