Less than a year ago, James Curran woke up with a strong feeling to start making original music, and to have that original music tell the truths of the restored gospel. Using the name James the Mormon, he raps as a hobby, but doesn’t consider himself a rapper.

However, his latest video, “Motivation – I’m not a rapper” proves he is a rapper. It released on April 17, and this week, his 6-track EP reached the #1 spot on the iTunes hip-hop/rap top albums chart and #7 on the chart for top albums overall.

You can buy the album on iTunes for only $4.99 and he is donating half the profits to the LDS Church’s missionary fund.

In this video, watch for cameo appearances by BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake and LDS blogger and speaker Al Fox Carraway.

Learn more about the video and James the Mormon’s music:

• “James the Mormon Passes Drake and Tops ITunes Charts“
• KSL Video jamesthemormon #1 on iTunes – Is the Billboard 200 next?

Watch other music videos by James the Mormons:

• Music video “Restoration”
• Christmas video “Angels We Have Heard On High”

Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos you think I should share, please post a comment below.