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."

With the release of the third edition of Still Pay'N Due'z, his sixth

official mixtape to date, he's one step closer to shedding light on

his primary talent. A follow up to Volumes I & II, and his DJ Smallz

and Wally Sparks mixtapes, Still Pay'N Due'z III matches an all-star

lineup with Cory-Mo's seasoned style. Verse after verse, C-Mo holds

his own alongside heavyweights like Pimp C, Bun B, Z-Ro, Big Pokey,

Lil Keke and more. Playlist standouts include "Neighborhood" and

"Break It Down" (exclusive album tracks), "Top Drop Dyne" ft. UGK

(rock version), as well as a few remakes to familiar industry beats.

Inspiration for Cory-Mo's music comes from studying the historical

contributions of Dr. Dre, Outkast, Geto Boys, Kanye West, Pimp C, and

Ice Cube, among others. Combining a respect for lyricism with a

distinct down-south flavor, Cory-Mo has created an unmistakable sound

characterized in singles like "Ain't Nobody Trippin;" "It Ain't Me"

ft. Pimp C, Bun B, and Slim Thug; and "Obama 08," a tribute song

featuring Bun B, Chamillionaire, and Paul Wall. "Get Out the Way," a

highlighted single with Bun B on Static Selektah's album, is quickly

becoming an internet favorite with the recent video release.

In 2008, Cory-Mo was invited to accompany Bun B on a European tour

that included stops in Amsterdam, Prauge, Norway, Finland, Barcelona,

and Denmark. The tour not only opened a lot of doors for him, it also

opened his mind to future expansion. A second location of M.A.D.

studios was newly unveiled in Atlanta, where C-Mo and Mike-Mo are

broadening their client base. Prospective plans entail further

developing their other companies Endure Records and Hustle Brothaz

Productions, while Cory-Mo concentrates on branding himself as an

artist-slash-producer.

As for his full-length album debut, Cory-Mo believes patience is a

virtue. "I don't want to release my album [until the time is right]

because I spent so much time on it and it's so dear to me," he

reveals. "I don't want to just put it out because it's complete, I

want to put it out when I've got a budget to market and promote it the

way I know it should be done." With years of experience and fresh

motivation, Cory-Mo is steadily constructing a lifelong foundation. "I

don't want to be portrayed as a gimmicky one-hit-wonder," he states.

"I plan to have longevity by staying focused and business minded."