Maurice Mosby
Founder
As music producer, songwriter, recording artist and professional musician for over 20 years, Maurice Mosby has acquired unique abilities in the world of music. He has performed in countless venues all over the country, including the Whitehouse in Washington, D.C., and the world famous Apollo Theatre in New York City. He has shared the stage with artists from diverse genres such as Lecrae, Yolanda Adams and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Maurice has written and produced multiple music recordings and has earned recognition in the top 5 of the Billboard Gospel Charts.
When Maurice began his work in youth development in 2004, he took his talent to another level when he founded New Generation, an urban youth choir, directly mentoring over 200 members that influenced the lives of more than 5,000 teens in the Hickory Hill community in Memphis, TN. While working with the choir, Maurice discovered that his effectiveness traveled much deeper than merely strengthening their musical ability; his influence literally helped shaped their lives, allowing them to see their significance to society in a greater light. His leadership influences youth to become better leaders in their schools, homes and communities.
Currently, Maurice lives in Los Angles, CA with his wife Teria and their three sons Matthew Samuel, Maxwell David and Myles Elijah. He enjoys spending time with his family, creating music and serving the Church.
““Maurice is one of the most gifted people I’ve ever met. While serving along side him in youth ministry, I have witnessed first hand his love for ministry, heart for youth, unwavering work ethic, and masterpieces that he has produced. He has truly planted seeds, and those seeds are bearing good fruit. His leadership, passion, and dedication to youth ministry is unmatched.””
““Maurice is one of the best at his concentrated area of youth development. He has the natural gift of recruiting students, giving them the tools they need to develop their craft and teaching them how to use it to change lives. He is an expert at developing young artists to reach their full potential.””
““For over a decade, I’ve known Maurice and the work I’ve experienced him accomplish is nothing less than extraordinary! He is one of a kind in his field and I’m more than confident that young artists will become relevant leaders because of his passion, experience and influence.””
““I’m excited for Maurice but even more excited for the lives that will forever be changed because of this program. Maurice’s natural gifts for music and communicating has landed the perfect platform through his vision for Rock Life. He has spent countless hours and years honing his craft and developing young people along the way. I have no doubt that he will pour all of his giftedness into this next generation. And as a result, lives will be changed, families will be better and communities will make positive developments for both now and the near future!”
“Maurice joined the Freedom Prep community to provide an opportunity for the youth in the same community he grew up in to experience quality music education. His work with our students is incredible and will have a profound impact on them in their college careers and beyond. ”