PJ Morton: Maroon 5 “Blocking Out The Noise” For Super Bowl Halftime Show

PJ Morton, who plays keyboard for Maroon 5 says the band is blocking out the noise as they get ready to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show.

The band received backlash for agreeing to perform, but PJ, who is the son of Bishop Paul Morton, told PEOPLE that they are focusing on the music.

“You can get bogged down by those things, we’re not focusing on the negative now [while] being aware, being open, and definitely not ignoring the voices,” he says. “But we’re definitely not focusing on the things that don’t help, that are counter-productive. We’re blocking out the noise. We’re just doing what we do. We look to have a good time.”

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PJ also addressed fans who feel like the band performing doesn’t support Colin Kaepernick.

“I think there are plenty of people — a lot of the players, to be honest — who support Kap and also do their job for the NFL,” Morton says. “I think we’re doing the same thing. We can support being against police brutality against black and brown people and be in support of being able to peacefully protest and still do our jobs. We just want to have a good time and entertain people while understanding the important issues that are at hand.”