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Treson Scipio is a critically-acclaimed American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. His music spans Soul, R&B, Jazz, and Hip Hop. He began his music career as one-half of the R&B and Hip Hop Soul group Mo'Joe. After the success of their debut album classic.ghetto.soul in 2003, the group was signed to Music World Entertainment and the album was re-released in 2006. In 2009 the group released their highly anticipated sophomore album Dirty Genes to rave reviews. The album was followed by a multi-city tour across the United States where they shared the stage with other popular artists, including Brian McKnight, Joe, India Arie, and Rueben Studdard.

1979-2003 Early life and Career Beginnings

Treson Scipio was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Clark High School where he met Charles "Easy Lee" Peters, a spoken word artist. The two later formed the group Mo'Joe.

2003-2009: classic.ghetto.soul.

Mo'Joe independently produced and released their debut album classic.ghetto.soul. in 2003. The album became an instant underground classic throughout Texas and sold over 10,000 units. After a performance at a private Christmas party, Treson and Charles met Matthew Knowles, founder of Destiny's Child. He signed the group to his Music World Entertainment label and classic.ghetto.soul. was re-released in 2006. The album's first single "Yesterday" reached #1 on the college radio charts. The B-side track "3rd Coast Anthem" was featured in the Universal Pictures film "Bring It On."

2009-2012: Dirty Genes

Dirty Genes, Mo'Joe's eagerly anticipated sophomore album was released on April 24, 2009. After a two-year tour and the expiration of the Music World contract Treson and Charles took a hiatus to focus on family and continuing their education.

Since 2012

Treson is set to release his debut solo album in 2014.

Discography:

classic.ghetto.soul (2006)

Dirty Genes (2009)

TBA (2014)

Tours and Performances

Brian McKnight and Joe

Dwele Sunshine Anderson

BET Awards Official After Party (2004)

"Good Day San Antonio" ABC/KSAT (2004)

Essence Music Festival Super Lounge (2006)

Music Choice NYC Studio (2007)

NBA All Star Jam Session (2007)

SXSW Soul Showcase Headline (2009)

Talib Kweli @ House of Blues - Chicago (2009)

Renaissance for the Stars (2012)

SAGE Music Festival (2012)

Awards and Nominations

Voted best Hip Hop Group by San Antonio Current Magazine for 4 consecutive years

References

http://www.last.fm/music/Mojoe

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=955304

http://blog.austinhiphopscene.com/2008/01/mojoe-dirty-dog-bar-january-19-2008.html

http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/mojoe/3754543

http://www2.sacurrent.com/news/story.asp?id=69839

Background Information

Birth Name: Treson Scipio

Born: April 26, 1979

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Genres: Soul, R&B, Jazz, Hip Hop

Instruments: Vocals

Years Active: 2003-Present

Labels: Music World Entertainment

Website: tresonscipio.com