Blacktopia speaks with rising vocalist, entertainer and "Jane of all Trades" P.J. Dakota. In this interview, P.J. talks about where the name comes from, her latest single, and more! Get into the mind of this amazing artist in the interview below.
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Blacktopia: Hey P.J. Dakota how are you today?
P.J. Dakota: I'm doing Well. Thank you for this opportunity to be
interviewed. It's a pleasure.
Blacktopia: How did you get the name P.J. Dakota?
P.J. Dakota: Well it's a crazy story. I was trying to figure out a new
Stage name and I always liked the name Jo. So I thought what about Patti Jo and
was like that is so country sounding lol. So I shorten it to PJ. I'm originally born in Rapid City, South Dakota. So I added the two names together PJ Dakota. Now whats crazy about that is I was telling my mom about my new name and she
said that IS your real name – Patti Jo. I was like WHATTTTTTTTTTTT LOL. See I
was adopted when I was 2 and that was my real name Patti Jo but once adopted
the Jo was dropped. I was like Wow – It was meant to be. Sometime this year I
will be legally getting the Jo added back to my name.
Blacktopia: How would you describe your sound and your style
as an artist?
P.J. Dakota: My sound is R&B/Hip Hop. My style is sexy, driven and
entertaining. I'm a Tomboy at heart so I like Timbalands, t-shirts, and Jeans. Keep it simple with a little sexyness. Everything about my is real. You'll get
the bossy PJ, have fun giggle all day PJ, the shy PJ, and the she won't take
not Sh^&* PJ. LOL. I'm pretty cool to be around at the end of the day.
Blacktopia: What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
P.J. Dakota: I have been singing since I was 3yrs old. Something about
the music and how it just gets in my soul. You can feel it.....the drums, the
piano, the string, the horn section and respect each instrument. It's all the
different flavors that music bring when you hear it. It puts me in a zone. I
feel like it's what I'm suppose to be doing. I Love It.
Blacktopia: Who are some of your musical influences?
P.J. Dakota: The list is so long. Quincy Jones, Michael and Janet
Jackson, Berry Gordy, Lionel Richie, Sting, Bett Midler, Tina Turner, Teddy
Ridley, R. Kelly, Timbaland, Phil Collins, George Michael, Just So many.
Blacktopia: You are more than just a recording artist, you
wear many hats, what are some of the other things you are involved in?
P.J. Dakota: I handle videography and Photography for my company Day
Dream Production. Songwriter, music producer, studio engineer, Magazine Editor,
Radio Host, COO at Rokk Mass Entertainment and COO at MGM Music Group. Head of
the A&R Department for Rokk Mass Entertainment. We have a partnership with
Record Union/Sony that allows us to do A&R work for Sony and offer
independent artist Sony Digital Distribution.
Blacktopia: As an artist, where do you see yourself and music
in the next five years?
P.J. Dakota: I plan to put out several more projects where I'm more
involved in the production of the project. Create several projects that will
help unknown independent talent an opportunity to be heard on our Sony
Plateform that we have with this Sony Distribution. Production of other types
of music (country, Gospel, Pop).
Blacktopia: What is your goal for 2018, and what are some
steps you are taking to achieve that goal?
P.J. Dakota: Finishing up my First Full Album. - Currently in the studio
finishing it. Working to market and Promote PJ Dakota worldwide. Working on a
42 City Tour with plans to go overseas.
Blacktopia: You have a new single out right now called
"I'm Sorry", how would you describe that single and who did you work
with for it?
P.J. Dakota: The song is about the female doing wrong in the relationship
and admitting she is wrong and asking for forgiveness. You have to be willing
to say I'm Sorry. It's the female point of view. This song was produced by Platinum Sellers Beats.
The hook is written by George Michael from the group WHAM! I
took the time to get song clearance. It's crazy because there are a lot of
people who don't recognize that song/hook but they love it. I've always loved
that song and swore I'd re-do it over one day and I did.
Blacktopia: What is one of the worst experiences you've faced
in the music business and how did you grow from it?
P.J. Dakota: There are many but one that comes to mind is earlier on in
learning the business and how ruthless it can be. I trusted someone who claimed
big opportunities and promises of fame and it was all lies. It cost me money,
friendships, and almost my Job. It was that kind of moment where you want to
take that leap of faith because you trusted that person. But I learned that you
got to do some deep research on people and get some background on them. This
persons background came back all bad. The Growth: Not to trust people on face
value, do background checks, just be more aware of people's true intentions.
Blacktopia: Name one things you would like the fans and
readers to know about you that they may not already know?
P.J. Dakota: I love helping people. I'm Half Black and Native American
Born in South Dakota from the Pine Ridge Reservation. My Biological Family
still live there. I love my Biological and Adoptive Family. I don't like
Bullying and I advocate people to be who they are no matter what.
Blacktopia: Is there anything else you would like to plug or
mention?
P.J. Dakota: Blacktopia is the best. S/O to my Team Rokk Mass and MGM
Music Group. PJ Dakota is coming to a City near you.
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