PJ’s soulful, folky track “Gangster” is easily one of the most refreshing new songs this year. On the anthem, the Atlantic Records artist fantasizes about adopting a thuggish alter-ego, singing, “Just wanna be gangster, just seems like gangstaness is so much fun.” It’s just one of the songs from her debut album, RARE, out this Friday, that allows her to put a more upbeat spin on life’s somber moments.

When the Museum of Light asked PJ if she compared her sometimes optimistic point of view to alchemy, she took a second to think about her answer. “I never considered myself an alchemist but when you put it like that with the lead to gold,” she explains during an interview at Atlantic Records studio in North Hollywood, “I guess I kinda am.”

Incredibly humble, PJ explains the transformative aspect of her songwriting. “I take my life experiences — my real life experiences — and kinda like present them in a way that makes them seem not as bad or can make people happy; which is a form of gold in itself, happiness.”

PJ’s music definitely puts us in a good mood. The artist who has written songs for the likes of Fantasia and Chris Brown has also recently released a few other new records, “Can’t Stop” and “Come Down” with Ty $ign. She’s currently on tour with K. Michelle.

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From writing hit songs for artists like Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, & B.o.B, to working closely with Lupe Fiasco, Atlantic Recording artist PJ is ready to step into the spotlight. North Carolina raised and Atlanta bred, PJ brings a unique new sound to R&B that’s life-affirming and positive, an essential outlook the industry currently lacks.

PJ started off 2016 with the smooth & mellow, “Wishlist,” featuring K Camp, followed by the inspirational, “Man Up,” and continues her string of uplifting records with the infectious, “Oh Yeah,” featuring Marko Penn & produced by B.Ham.

“‘Oh Yeah’ is just a motivational song that I did with my friends B.Ham and Marko. I’m like a big fan of Coldplay, so I just wanted to trap that melody out and do something different with it.” PJ says. You can expect her upcoming EP, Rare, to be released before summer!

Take time out and vibe out to the very smooth “Oh Yeah”!

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Yesterday as I was frustrated with my music streaming service of choice, I came across a new singer named PJ, signed to Atlantic Records. Her new song is featuring K Camp; “Wish List” has the smooth, angelic vocals of a sweet teenager with an edge. Warning fans to be careful what they wish for, it is a great message to start the year off. Check out the new record below. Then, download the LA-native’s debut EP, “Walking Around Pools” on iTunes.

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Diggy links with PJ for his latest cut “Anywhere.” Diggy talks about getting his money up, while Los Angeles singer PJ supplies vocals for the catchy chorus over a kickdrum-driven beat. Check out the track below.

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