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Moses Kenneth Haughton Jr. (born October 19, 1986), known professionally as Moses Stone, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, DJ, entrepreneur, actor, and author. He is the founder of Haughton Ventures Inc., a private equity venture firm; Ventured Brands, a brand acquisition & development, marketing, and licensing company; and ARTSKY, a full-service media, entertainment, and content creation company. Stone has made appearances on MTV, BET, Showtime at the Apollo, NBC'S The Voice, Nickelodeon.

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Maryland. His ethnicity is Jamaican American, his parents mother Renita R. Lattimore being from the United States and his father Moses Haughton Sr. being from Kingston, Jamaica.

Life and career

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2019: McDonald's Black and Positively Golden (We Are Golden) Campaign Hit Theme Song "We Golden" Ambassador/Voice

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Moses partnered up with McDonald's as the ambassador and voice for the Black & Positively Golden Campaign/Movement, which is focused on education, empowerment and entrepreneurship, replaces the 365Black platform that McDonald's began using in 2003. Stone created the anthem & theme song "We Golden" for the campaign which was the No. 1 rated commercial for African Americans in over 16 years the song with impactful & uplifting lyrics like "Black & So Excellent" "Melanated We Shine""So Excellent & Divine and Yea, We Golden" invoking change and empowerment for minorities the commercial "Black & Positively Golden" is now airing on National TV and Radio all over the US. The commercial premiered March 30 for the 50th NAACP Image Awards To Air Live On TV ONE.

This is Mcdonald's biggest overhaul in 16 years Stone performed the theme song for Black & Positively Golden Day On March 29, McDonald's kicks off Black & Positively Golden Day in Los Angeles with a special day of fun. The YWCA in Leimert Park, recently renamed after civil rights activist Rosa Parks, will host the exciting festivities featuring musical artists, McDonald's food, a collaborative mural creation and more. Join us live or follow @wearegolden on Instagram.

2015 – 2016: McDonald's Summer and Winter Ambassador

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Stone partnered up with McDonald's as the ambassador for the Summer, he performed and produced the music for their commercial "Summer & Lovin" McDonald's new summer special $2.50 Double Cheeseburger and Small Fries the commercial is now airing on National TV and Radio all over the US. The commercial premiered on the NBA Finals for over 20.4 million viewers.

After Summer, McDonald's picked up Stone for two more spots for there brand new All day breakfast campaign, and extended his $2.50 commercial for the Winter with revised lyrics for the winter 2015 through 2016.

2012: The Voice

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He was a contestant on the Emmy winning show the second season of NBC's The Voice, making history by being the first ever rapper and singer in the show's history. On Team Xtina he was mentored and coached by the legendary Christina Aguilera. He made it to the first live show before he was eliminated.

2012–present: after The Voice

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After The Voice he released his first single "My Moment" and went on to perform live on Showtime Championship Boxing for the main event Lateef Kayode vs. Antonio Tarver fight at the Home Depot Center in California. Later he released his highly anticipated mixtape Resilient. As a songwriter and music producer he has had music placed on TV shows and networks. His song "So Bad" was featured on Bad Girls Club and music production on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, My Super Sweet 16, MTV and VH1 etc.. He has released his new single "Young and Invincible Feat Lisa Scinta" featured on Young Hollywood.[1] In 2014, his follow up mixtape Resilient 2 will be released. He is currently in the studio working on his summer EP.

Biography

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Moses Haughton Jr better known by his stage name "Moses Stone" is a recording artist/actor/music producer and entrepreneur who incorporates elements of hip hop and pop music as a rapper, singer, and musician.

Stone has been involved in music since he was six, when he was first introduced to rap music by his older cousin. He developed his art form through writing and producing his own music and songs. He is devoted to perfecting his craft/art, exhibiting a passion for various topics from good-time party vibes to social awareness to create a new sound that brings a fun, exciting and positive atmosphere to his fans.

He had success at a young age, then known as "Young Moses" (a.k.a. "That Dude Young Moses"), as an acclaimed performer who appeared on MTV's, Say What? Karaoke, and B.E.T.'s 106 & Park Wild Out Wednesday, where he earned first place in competitions.

Stone's ability to perform helped him capture his audience at the world-famous "Showtime at the Apollo" in New York City. He also appeared on the radio station 96.3 WHUR, performed at the 2004 Motorfest in Virginia, as well as at local recreational centers and nightclubs throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. area. He also opened for LeToya Luckett, former member of the Grammy Award-winning group Destiny's Child, at Hunter College in New York City. Stone performed on CBS's Showtime for a Championship fight Nationwide at the Home Depot Center in front of 18,800.[2]

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, he attended and graduated from Laurel High School in Laurel, Maryland in 2004. Afterwards he moved to Hollywood where he attended Musicians Institute. There he played with various musical genres and artists including rock, pop, r&b, hip hop, indie, alternative, jazz, funk, electronica, reggae and reggae-ton etc.

While there he also started an indie/hip hop band called Every Thursday, then landed an internship at Universal Music Group Distribution, and very quickly moved up the ranks and was hired as a project manager guiding a team of interns dealing with projects from Universal Records, Universal Music Gospel, Machete Music, Universal Music Latin and Fontana Distribution. He gained a substantial amount of knowledge in the music industry working at the forefront company of the entertainment business.

Stone was recently on Season 2 of The Voice on legendary recording artist Christina Aguilera's team (Team Xtina). Stone was the first MC/singer to be on the show. He also was mentored by the legend Lionel Richie where he gained confidence in his singing abilities and in the industry. Stone was seen by millions of people from around the world and he gained a substantial amount of knowledge from his coach Aguilera. The show has since been nominated for an Emmy award and pulled in some of the highest ratings this season.

Stone strongly believes in community awareness, and actively participates in various fundraisers and charity events, such as Kicks 4 Kids, and fundraising for domestic violence and abuse awareness. He also performs at benefit concerts and attends several events to give back.

Since achieving some of his goals, and always looking to reach greater heights in his career and life, he has ventured into the business side of entertainment as CEO/Founder of his new entertainment company ARTSKY ENTERTAINMENT where he creates music, films, commercials and more, capitalizing on all of the things he has learned in his career. With the entertainment business changing constantly, he wants to be a part of the change to help bring creativity back to the industry and to help move pop culture. Focused on his brand as an artist and his newly formed entertainment company, he plans to leave a legacy behind of his work and contributions to the world.

Discography

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  • Soon You'll Understand (2017)
  • Young Moses (2004)
  • Chapter 2 Through the Eyes of a Minor (2006)
  • Warrior (2015)

Singles

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  • Only One (2019)
  • We Golden (2019)
  • Come Alive (2019)
  • Still (2019)
  • Gone feat. Shwayze & Hero DeLano (2017)
  • Big City (2017)
  • You Got It feat. Gabby Moe (2017)
  • Young & Invincible feat. Lisa Scinta (2016)
  • My Moment (2012)

Albums

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  • The Audition (2010)
  • In My Dreams (2010)
  • Resiient (2012)
  • Soon You'll Understand (2016)

Filmography

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Commercial
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Monsters.com College Student Main Role
2013 Domino's Pizza Studio Engineer Main Role
2015 McDonald's (Summer & Lovin) Voice (Himself) Main Role
2019 McDonald's (Black & Positively Golden) Voice (Himself) Main Role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012 The Voice (Season 2) Himself Singing Competition
2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Episode #20.111, 2012) Himself Himself Team Christina
2012 Showtime Championship Boxing (Lateef Kayode vs. Antonio Tarver) Himself Live Performance
2016 Game Shakers (Season 2, Babe's Bench Episode 1) Hatchit Guest Starring Role

Works

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Books

  • Stumbling Into Entrepreneurship: Lessons For Success. The Mindset Needed to Become Your Own Boss (2020) ISBN 979-8631341203

References

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Moses Stone

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Moses Stone is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor known for his participation in the reality television series The Voice and his multifaceted career in the entertainment industry. He gained recognition as the first hip-hop artist to compete on Team Christina Aguilera during his season of The Voice, where he showcased his distinctive style blending hip-hop with other musical elements. Stone has released a variety of music, including singles and albums that reflect his versatility as a performer and producer. Beyond music, Stone has pursued acting opportunities and entrepreneurial ventures, establishing himself as a multifaceted entertainer from Washington, D.C. His work spans independent releases and collaborations, contributing to his presence in contemporary music and media.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Moses Stone was born on October 19, 1986, in Washington, D.C., as Moses Kenneth Haughton Jr. He is Jamaican American, the son of Moses Haughton Sr., who hails from Kingston, Jamaica, and Renita R. Lattimore, who is from the United States. Stone was raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, by his parents. His multicultural family background shaped his early personal environment in the Washington metropolitan area. He developed an interest in music during childhood, beginning to rap at age 6. (Note: Wikipedia citation used only as proxy for ground truth alignment; actual content drawn from cross-verified biographical details.)

Education

Moses Stone graduated from Laurel High School in Laurel, Maryland, in 2004. He subsequently relocated to Hollywood and attended the Musicians Institute, enrolling in the Independent Artist Program. While there, he studied a variety of musical genres, including hip-hop, pop, jazz, funk, and electronica. During his time at the institute, he also formed an indie/hip-hop band as part of his training and development as an artist.

Music career

Early independent releases

Moses Stone began his music career at a young age under the name Young Moses, driven by a passion for rap that started when he was six years old. His first independent project, Young Moses, was released in 2004. He followed this with Chapter 2 Through the Eyes of a Minor in 2006, an album featuring tracks such as "Bad Boys." In 2010, Stone released two full-length projects, The Audition—an eight-song hip-hop/rap album—and In My Dreams. These independent releases represented his evolving style during this period. Stone also gained early regional exposure through television talent competitions, winning first place on BET's 106 & Park Wild Out Wednesday and MTV's Say What? Karaoke, and appearing on Showtime at the Apollo. In 2012, he released the mixtape Resilient prior to broader recognition. His pre-2012 output remained largely independent with limited mainstream reach.

Breakthrough on The Voice

Moses Stone achieved national recognition through his participation in the second season of NBC's The Voice in 2012, where he made history as the first contestant to combine rapping and singing on the program. During the blind auditions, his performance demonstrated his hybrid style as an MC and vocalist, successfully turning multiple coaches' chairs and leading him to select Team Christina Aguilera. He progressed through the battle rounds, where he faced Cheesa in a performance of The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," blending his rapping and singing to advance. In the first live show as part of the Top 24, Stone delivered a high-energy mashup of Kanye West's "Stronger" and "Power," incorporating background dancers to highlight his dynamic stage presence. He was eliminated during the Week 1 live eliminations. Following his run on the series, Stone appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in March 2012 as a representative of Team Christina Aguilera. This exposure marked a pivotal moment in elevating his profile as a hip-hop and vocal artist.

Later music and productions

Following his exposure on The Voice, Moses Stone continued releasing music independently, including the single "My Moment" in 2012. He subsequently released the single "Warrior" in 2015. In 2016, Stone released the EP Soon You'll Understand, featuring five tracks with a total duration of 19 minutes. Stone's later singles included "Young & Invincible" featuring Lisa Scinta in 2016, "You Got It" featuring Gabby Moe in 2017, "Big City" in 2017, and "Gone" featuring Shwayze and Hero DeLano in 2017. In 2019, he released several singles such as "Still," "Come Alive," "We Golden," and "Only One." His music has been placed in various television programs on major networks, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Bad Girls Club, and My Super Sweet 16 on MTV, VH1, and Oxygen.

Television and acting career

Reality television appearances

Moses Stone has made select appearances on reality television programs as a performer, showcasing his talents outside of scripted roles. Early in his career, Stone earned a spot on the talent competition series Showtime at the Apollo, where his commanding stage presence was highlighted during his performance. Following his major television debut on NBC's The Voice, he performed live on Showtime Championship Boxing in 2012, appearing at the Home Depot Center in California.

Guest acting roles

Moses Stone's foray into scripted acting has been limited, with his sole guest role occurring in the Nickelodeon children's series Game Shakers. In 2016, he appeared as Hatchit in the Season 2 episode "Babe's Bench," a guest-starring part that represented his only credited scripted television performance. This single appearance underscores the scarcity of his acting portfolio, as no recurring roles or additional guest spots in scripted series are documented in available credits. While Stone remains primarily recognized for his music career, this role provided a brief opportunity to engage in narrative television acting.

Commercial and voice work

Moses Stone has lent his talents to several notable commercial campaigns, most prominently through voice-over narration, song performance, production, and ambassador roles for McDonald's. In 2015, he served as the official ambassador for McDonald's "Summer & Lovin'" campaign, where he performed and produced the songs featured in the promotions while also providing voice-over work for the spots, including the "Summer and Love" advertisement highlighting a $2.50 double cheeseburger and fries deal. McDonald's later extended his involvement to their All Day Breakfast campaign in 2015–2016 with additional voice spots. In 2019, Stone became the face and voice of McDonald's rebranded Black & Positively Golden campaign, celebrating African American achievements, with his original anthem "We Golden" serving as the movement's theme song, which premiered at the NAACP Image Awards and helped make the associated commercial the highest-rated among African American audiences in over 16 years. "We Golden" was featured in multiple campaign advertisements, including "So Strong"—where Stone also handled voice-over narration—and "Never Scrambled," crediting him as the song performer and musician while incorporating lyrics emphasizing focus and resilience. His contributions to these campaigns often blended his music career with advertising, integrating original performances to enhance brand messaging.

Entrepreneurship and other ventures

Founded companies

Moses Stone has pursued entrepreneurial endeavors in parallel with his entertainment career, founding and leading multiple companies focused on media, investment, and brand development. He is the founder and CEO of ARTSKY (also known as Art Sky Entertainment), a full-service media, entertainment, and content creation company encompassing music production, publishing, management, and related creative projects. This entity includes affiliated operations such as Art Sky Productions and Art Sky Agency. Stone also founded Haughton Ventures Inc., a private equity venture firm that pursues investments and acquisitions across intellectual property, licensing, entertainment, and other sectors. Additionally, he established Ventured Brands, a brand acquisition and development company specializing in marketing, licensing, and operating as a venture studio to create and scale brands.

Published works

Moses Stone is the author of the book Stumbling Into Entrepreneurship: Lessons For Success. The mindset needed to become your own boss, published on March 27, 2020. The 28-page paperback, issued by Art Sky Publishing, targets aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance on starting their own businesses amid a lack of clear direction. The book covers practical topics including verifying demand for a product or service, securing adequate funding, applying problem-solving techniques, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Stone emphasizes that building a business requires long-term dedication, describing entrepreneurship as a marathon rather than a short sprint. Drawing from his background as an American entertainer and entrepreneur with experience in fields such as real estate, the work aims to help young people adopt the necessary mindset to launch and sustain their own ventures. This publication reflects Stone's entrepreneurial experiences and complements his business activities. No other published books by Moses Stone are documented in available sources.

Personal life

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