In fact, on the eve of Boyz II Men's concert tonight at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, Wanya - that's pronounced Wan-yay - seemed rather well grounded.
Speaking from a hotel room in Sydney yesterday while his management attempted to sort out last-minute travel hiccups that resulted in the band having to cancel its Wellington show last night, Morris (34) took a mental stroll through his record collection, describing his idols and influences.
Not once did he mention the fact his band recorded five US No 1 hits in the 1990s while claiming a host of awards, including four Grammys.
Those musical influences included many of the great soul and rhythm and blues artists, such as the Temptations, the Commodores and Marvin Gaye, without whom there would be no Boyz II Men, Morris said.
"They definitely paved the way with their style of music, their lyrical content. Those artists became the soundtrack to our lives."
Comprising Morris, his brother Nathan and Shawn Stockman, Boyz II Men was formed in 1988 and has enjoyed rare success. Three of its hits, End of the Road, I'll Make Love To You and One Sweet Day, set records for the longest-running No 1 single on the US Billboard chart.
End Of the Road remained at No 1 for 13 weeks, breaking the record of 11 weeks set by Elvis Presley's 1956 double single, Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog. With I'll Make Love To You, Boyz II Men then broke its record by a week.
Yet, the journey has not always been smooth.
"We've been through a lot of things financially, a few labels. There have been a couple of bouncy passes. But, at the end of the day, we learned from every situation," Morris said.
Following its brief New Zealand tour, the band will head back to Australia for two shows before returning to the United States. Not that Morris seemed to be in any rush.
"Let me tell you something. I'm not going to say I hate the US, but I am going to say there is no place like being away from home.
"There is a fast pace in the US. Everything is expeditious. They grab hold of it, they spit it out and they grab another piece. It's the chewing-gum effect. Over here [Australia and New Zealand], we believe they chew gum a little longer."
