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In a remarkable year spanning multiple musical genres and filmmaking, Belton Mouras Jr. scored a No. 1 hit with his contemporary jazz single “Dynamo” and a Top 10 chart hit with his debut country single “Hold My Hand with Your Heart,” while simultaneously composing 13 original songs and the complete musical score for his debut feature film, Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical.
The achievements highlight Mouras Jr.'s remarkable artistic versatility as he continues expanding his creative horizons through recording, songwriting, filmmaking, and acting via Belton Mouras Entertainment. His chart success across distinctly different musical genres reflects the same boundary-crossing spirit driving his ambitious original movie musical.
Mouras Jr. wrote, produced, and performed piano and keyboards on “Dynamo,” featuring nine-time GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright and two-time Emmy award-winning bassist Tony Saunders. The song crossed over into adult contemporary radio, where it reached No. 1 on the Digital Radio Tracker Global Top 100 Independent Airplay chart, which tracks independent radio airplay worldwide.
His debut country single, the romantic ballad “Hold My Hand with Your Heart,” reached No. 7 on the World Indie Music Top 100, an international, multi-genre chart. The single features Mouras Jr. on lead vocals, accompanied by Ann Roach, who sang background.
“I grew up in a world where music crossed boundaries—from the swamp pop of my Cajun roots to jazz fusion, rock, and electronic music,” said Mouras Jr. “I've always loved exploring the unexpected, finding that magical harmony where different sounds and styles come together. To me, music is much like life itself—when you let go of limitations, embrace the possibilities, and allow yourself to feel the awe, there's no telling where the journey might take you.”
A classically trained pianist since childhood, Mouras Jr. was introduced to jazz and country music during summers in Louisiana with his Cajun father, early influences that helped shape his musical interests.
That adventurous musical spirit takes center stage in Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical, his newly completed feature blending comedy, romance, and adventure with 13 original songs spanning jazz, R&B, funk, hip-hop, pop, and international influences. Written and directed by Mouras Jr., who stars alongside Broadway performer Grace Field and Rachel Williams, the film features special musical appearances by Saunders, No. 1 Billboard artist Althea René, and others. “Hold My Hand with Your Heart” also plays during the film's closing credits.
Following enthusiastic private advance screenings, the Belton Mouras Entertainment film is being positioned for a 2027 release, with major film festival consideration, including Sundance, and additional distribution opportunities are being explored.
For more information: https://beltonmourasentertainment.com.
