If producing is his calling, then writing is Cory-Mo's passion. "If things go my way," he predicts, "I'll still be producing music and writing songs when I'm sixty years old."
Often dubbed "Houston's Most Unknown," Cory-Mo has actually been a staple in the Texas community for years. Co-owning M.A.D. (Money at the Door) Studios with his older brother Mike-Mo, C-Mo has worked with everyone from U.G.K. to Devin the Dude. His musical expertise has been sought after by artists like Z-Ro, Geto Boys, Lil Keke, Mike Jones, Slim Thug, David Banner, and others who felt C-Mo's classic southern sound added timeless value to their projects.
One of Cory-Mo's highest awarded production credits appeared on Bun B's Trill album ("The Inauguration" intro), an album that earned a gold plaque. And while supplying a track for a gold album may seem monumental to most, there is actually an even more significant record on Cory-Mo's resume. He's honored to have produced "Underground Thang" on Bun B's 2 Trill album, the last song Pimp and Bun ever recorded together. Another priceless memory is "Top Drop Dyne," a Best Buy bonus track on UGK's Underground Kingz album. "That's one of the last songs I produced and rapped on with Pimp C," he says. "I think it's gon' forever be a UGK Classic." Underground Kingz appeared in the #1 spot on Billboard charts adding massive weight to Cory-Mo's already mounting list of achievements.
Though C-Mo has an obvious knack for hip-hop and rap production, his limitless ear and knowledge of instruments enable him to explore other genres as well. R&B, Gospel, pop, rock, and a variety of other influences are married seamlessly throughout his entire catalog. In addition to composing for some of Rap's greatest artists, this multi-faceted producer also contributed his smooth and soulful beats to Mya's forthcoming LP, even further illustrating his range of capabilities.
While creating music for others has given him a notable reputation, it's actually writing and recording his own songs that Cory-Mo hopes to bring to the forefront. "People know me for my production more than rapping," he explains. "But I'm a writer at heart because that's what I started doing first. I've been rapping since I was in fifth grade, so I'll forever be a writer."
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