James Moshir FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview

The James Moshir FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview covered his reported place on a Grammy Awards first-round ballot, his decision to move from rap toward pop music and his ambition to act in major films. Moshir, who also introduced himself as James Darius, discussed how EZWay and Dr. Eric Zuley have supported his career and why he intends to keep doing publicity work as his music reaches a wider audience.

How did James Moshir’s work with EZWay and Dr. Eric Zuley develop?

James Moshir credited EZWay and Dr. Eric Zuley with helping his career gain momentum, saying his publicist introduced them. He described a role that goes beyond appearing at events: he connects people, helps bring media and celebrities to gatherings, and works behind the scenes on publicity while pursuing his own music.

Meeting Dr. Eric Zuley

Moshir said his career began taking off around October 2024 and accelerated through 2025 and 2026. He pointed to his cover appearance in The Hollywood Magazine, recognition from EZWay’s Lens of Influence and music award attention as developments during that period. In his view, the opportunities followed years of work and a commitment to helping other people.

His publicist introduced him to Dr. Eric Zuley, Moshir said. He described himself as grateful to be an EZWay ambassador and credited Zuley and the EZWay network with expanding his visibility. Moshir also said he introduces Zuley to celebrities and media contacts through group chats.

Publicity work behind the camera

At EZWay events, Moshir said, he works on media relations, brings press and guests to its carpets, and helps with publicity materials. He wants that work to continue even if his music career grows substantially. Being a performer does not, in his view, require him to leave the organizing work he enjoys.

The discussion also turned to how success can affect a person’s behavior. After hearing the host describe his efforts to get backstage at boxing events and interview fighters, Moshir praised his persistence and urged people pursuing music, boxing or other careers to care about the work rather than fame. Moshir put his own outlook plainly:

Success is the only option

What did James Moshir say about the Grammy Awards first-round ballot?

James Moshir said his track DM Punch had reached a Grammy Awards first-round ballot for consideration. He treated that as a significant step, not as an announced Grammy nomination or a win, and described the voting period as a chance to put the song in front of Recording Academy members.

DM Punch and the first-round ballot

Moshir linked the ballot appearance to a song built around taking action and staying persistent. He also said the track had received attention from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards. Asked to share some music, he performed part of DM Punch and explained that its encouraging message and lack of profanity were important to him.

He said many artists submit music without reaching a first-round ballot. For him, getting that far made a goal he had discussed for months feel tangible. He repeatedly expressed confidence about what might happen next, but his hopes for a nomination and an award remained predictions.

How Moshir described the voting process

In Moshir’s account, Recording Academy voting members can support entries during a limited first-round window. He emphasized posting about a ballot appearance on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms because voting members, rather than the general public, make those decisions.

He said he expected to check the Grammy Awards website when nominations were announced. His comments focused on getting the song seen before that announcement; he did not report a final Grammy nomination or result.

Why is James Moshir switching from rap to pop music?

James Moshir said DM Punch would be his last rap song because he wants to make pop-oriented music with a broader audience. He described his next direction as pop-hop: he would still rap, but pair it with a melodic hook and a pop beat.

The sound he wants to make

Moshir pointed to Pitbull as an example of the approach he has in mind. He described rapping over a pop beat and using a synthesizer on his voice for a sung-sounding hook. The change, as he explained it, is a shift in format and reach rather than an end to rapping altogether.

He also mentioned Marc Anthony and Enrique Iglesias while talking about performers whose music reaches varied listeners. Those comparisons described his aspirations for the sound; he did not say he had worked with any of them.

Music for different audiences

Accessibility matters to Moshir. He said he wants music that could be played at a church gathering, a cancer fundraiser, an event addressing depression or a Christmas toy drive. That range was his reason for moving toward pop rather than continuing to make straightforward rap tracks.

He sees the message of DM Punch as part of that direction. Its emphasis on continuing to act, he said, gives listeners a story they can relate to. He did not give a release date or title for the first song in his proposed pop-hop style.

What are James Moshir’s acting and film ambitions?

James Moshir wants his music and public profile to lead to substantial film roles, ideally alongside work on a movie’s soundtrack. He said he had already contributed four songs to the soundtrack of a film featuring Michael Madsen, but his plans for major franchises and awards were ambitions, not announced roles or results.

Four songs for a film soundtrack

Moshir described himself as one of the principal songwriters on a forthcoming film soundtrack featuring four of his songs. He said the film features Michael Madsen. He did not provide a release date or report an award nomination for the project.

That work reflects the two careers he hopes to combine. Rather than choosing between performing on screen and making music for a film, Moshir said he wants to do both. He also spoke about attending future film award events, while making clear those appearances were something he hoped would follow his work.

A hoped-for James Bond villain role

His most detailed acting idea was a James Bond villain. Addressing casting director Nina Gold, Moshir improvised a scene involving a helicopter, a confrontation with Bond and one of his songs on the soundtrack. He also named other major films and franchises as the kind of projects he would like to join.

Moshir framed those images as a way of setting goals for himself. He said he envisions a project before it happens and believes that habit has helped him pursue opportunities. He did not say he had been cast in a James Bond film.

What did James Moshir say about the Orange County toy drive?

James Moshir said he was doing publicity work for a December 13 toy drive in Orange County, California, organized to give back to children and families in need. He identified the event as A Better Vision for Children’s Orange County toy drive and named the Focal Hotel as its location.

The event came up as he closed the conversation and thanked the EZWay family. Moshir connected it to the charitable uses he imagines for his music: he wants his work to be suitable for community events as well as entertainment settings.

He encouraged people who were available to attend and said he would handle public relations for the day. No year was specified alongside the December 13 date, and he did not provide further details about admission or donations.

Who is James Moshir?

James Moshir is a recording artist, public figure and motivational speaker whose honors include three congressional recognitions and an international MMA world championship honor. His listed work also includes recognition from the City of Santa Ana, an ambassador role with EZWay and peace-related ambassador work associated with the Universal Peace Federation and United Nations. He is listed as a 2027 World Entertainment Awards nominee.