Born and raised in small-town Michigan, Paytra's journey to becoming the fearless and influential artist she is today began at just 16 years old when she bought a one-way ticket to New York City to pursue her music career. Her arrival in the most competitive city in the world was met with turbulence and vicious tactics within the music industry. Hustling to make ends meet and dealing with shady professionals, Paytra quickly learned the challenges she would face as a young female artist with big dreams and a lot to say.

Undeterred, Paytra knew she had to up her game, both musically and mentally. She immersed herself in dance classes, vocal lessons, rehearsals, and performances, dedicating herself to her craft. The trials and triumphs of overcoming obstacles became the fuel behind her powerful and evocative lyrics. In her music, you can feel her fear, rage, anxiety, passion, and strength, reflecting the transformation from a once shy girl to a strong and fierce woman who refuses to take any nonsense.

Paytra's music blends pop and hip-hop with R&B, alternative, funk, and soul influences from the '90s and '70s. She fearlessly champions the often unheard voices of young women and uses her own experiences to speak about self-reliance, self-compassion, sexism, racism, reproductive rights, acceptance, diversity, and sisterhood. Despite often tackling weighty topics, Paytra’s music remains fun, exciting, and joyous, as she delivers hook-laden melodies over infectious beats...