MotionPlus (rapper)
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MotionPlus | |
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| Born | William Sterns Quincy, Illinois |
| Known for | Rapper, writer, producer |
| Notable work | "FOCUS," "Antiquity" |
William Sterns, known professionally as MotionPlus, and formerly as MP Ancient, is an American Christian rapper, writer, and producer.
Background
[edit]Sterns was born in Quincy, Illinois, and was raised primarily by his grandmother. She died of cancer in December 1989, when Sterns was 14 years old. After her death, he went to live with his mother and stepfather. Sterns has described this period as unstable and marked by significant personal hardship during his adolescence. During this time, he struggled academically and behaviorally at school.[1]
By his mid-teens, Sterns was living intermittently with friends. Music became an increasingly central focus in his life, and he began dedicating himself more seriously to writing and pursuing hip hop.
Sterns was introduced to hip hop culture in 1981 by a cousin who worked at a local college radio station. One of the earliest records to influence him was Planet Rock, which sparked his interest in hip hop culture, including breakdancing and lyric writing. He wrote his first song as a tribute to his grandmother and continued writing music as a response to his life experiences.
Music career
[edit]As a seasoned hip-hop artist, MotionPlus is known for his deep lyricism and signature boom-bap sound. In 2005, MotionPlus signed with Syntax Records while later collaborating with other labels such as End of Earth, Illect, Jim's Pool Room, and War Records. Known as a member of the Scribbling Idiots, MotionPlus continues to craft gritty, soulful, and thought-provoking hip hop as part of the Polished Arrow Music collective.[2]
MotionPlus has collaborated on numerous occasions with rapper/producer A-F-R-O, including two LPs "FOCUS," [3] and "Antiquity." [4][5]
On June 26, 2026, MotionPlus released a collaborative album with A-F-R-O titled Frequencies.[6][7]
Critical reception
[edit]In 2026, MotionPlus was nominated for Breakout Artist of the Year and Best Song of the Year for his 2025 track "Legacy." by RapZilla.[8]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]The Sound Protest
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Heart on My Sleeve
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SoulSonicStimulation
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Sound Protest 2
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FOCUS
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Antiquity
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EPs
[edit]War Scars
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Golden Rule
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Heirlooms
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Dark Alley Concerto
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Improper Decorum
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Collaborative albums
[edit]MP Ancient collaborations
[edit]| No Expiration Date with Grungy Boguez
Released: 2016 |
Scribbling Idiots (Group albums)
[edit]The Have Nots
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Invitation Only
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Good Morning Mourning
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Other collaborations
[edit]SomeBuddies with Cas Metah
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Frequencies with A-F-R-O
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Compilations
[edit]Oddz and Endz, Vol. 1
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Awards and nominations
[edit]RapZilla
[edit]| Year | Category | Result |
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| 2025 | Breakout Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2025 | Best Song of the Year for his 2025 track "Legacy." | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ↑ "MotionPlus / MP Ancient - Profile". Definition Radio. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Rapzilla (2006-12-27). "Review - Fun with Motion Plus Mixtape". Rapzilla. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Mullin, Darius (2025-05-20). "MotionPlus is Realigning His Focus". Midnight Donuts. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ "MotionPlus Proves that Grown Man Rap is Anything but a Relic with New Project". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "MotionPlus Proves that Grown Man Rap is Anything but a Relic with New Project 'Antiquity'". www.louderthanthemusic.com. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ Sarachik, Justin (2026-06-26). "Christian Rap Song & Album Drops 6/26/26 (Listen Here)". Rapzilla. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ P.R (2026-06-26). "A-F-R-O & MotionPlus - Frequencies [Album Stream]". TrackBlasters Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Sarachik, Justin (2026-01-08). "Rapzilla.com Best of 2025: Official Winners Announced". Rapzilla. Retrieved 2026-01-30.