Singer-songwriter PJ started building a name for herself writing songs for artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Meek Mill, Ty Dolla $ign, G-Eazy, Usher and Chris Brown, among others.
Despite some serious self-doubt, she ultimately decided to step into the spotlight and emerge as a solo artist.
Now, the Los Angeles-based artist has partnered with Dr. Martens for the iconic footwear company’s music and film series.
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“I’m used to working, nothing has ever come easy to me,” PJ tells HipHopDX. “When I finally got signed, I released my first project and I’m thinking everything is going to be great — I’m signed! Then it just didn’t turn out the way I thought it would.
“It felt like I had to keep fighting and each time you get closer to your goals, you have to fight even harder. I love performing and the energy from fans. All I make is come-up music and using it to motivate people is so dope because at the end of the day, I’m a survivor. You just gotta do you at all times.”
As explained in a press release, the idea behind Dr. Martens Presents: Music & Film Series is to “celebrate voices that aren’t generally heard in the mainstream.” The series enlists the talents of Los Angeles-based filmmaker Erik Rojas and New York City-based filmmaker Vincent Martell who help tell the stories of 11 musicians.
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Rojas, who created PJ’s mini-doc, provides an intimate look at her daily life and helps paint a story of resilience and triumph through hardship.
Confirmed music artists for the Dr. Martens Presents: Music & Film Series include Samia, Junglepussy, PJ, De’Wayne Jackson, L.A. Witch, The Paranoyds, SadGirl, OSHUN, Combo Chimbita, Phony Ppl and Death Valley Girls.
Watch PJ’s mini-doc up top.
