P-COAT

Loyalty & Legacy

TiJay Staar’s Conversation w/ RECORDING ARTIST AND PRODUCER: P-Coat.

I must admit, this next story brings me great pleasure to share!! I have grown up with some truly gifted and amazing people! We have stayed connected, through good times and bad! Gigs, no gigs, and pause and prep stages. We have gathered what we had been given, fought to maintain and earned, and created something worthy of sharing!!

I have recently had the pleasure of linking with long time kinfolk and fellow Artist/Producer, P- Coat, from Vallejo, Ca. We met back in Junior High, went throughbHigh School and beyond! Over the years, we have done small collabs, a small reminder to each, that we are still around! A small little project away! LOL!

But, this conversation/interview shows me that we are closer than we think! And I am glad to support him and continue to watch his passion push him forward! So, with this convo, I caught him preparing before a power packed show with Mystikal and The Infamous Kaboo!

Maintaining sanity, during the pandemic was definitely a test. How’d you do it?

I stayed aggressively busy, building the Brand of BFA (Brothers from Another) with fellow artists I have been working with for years. Music projects from our collective, plus my own, has been the focus.

Lay out your newer projects:

I have been workin on numerous singles and collaborations with: Ice Meez, Infamous Kaboo, and a host of others. My work that I have released is on ALL digital platforms.

How does “OG” status drive people to grab your new stuff?

Well, T. With us being in the game for so long, me, almost 20 years, it has been a blessing and a curse, so to speak! Keeping a track record of quality music , exploring your talents, and giving the fanbase what they want, are ways of relevence. I try to follow the steps artist like E-40 uses, to stay relevant. Such as adapting and working with up and coming artists.

What have you take from.the beginning of.your career, until now?

What I have takenis the learning process of capturing the persona of me being an artist. Not a gimmick but, as in an entertainer. S olidarity and the mindset of staying creative also.

Even with all the work that you have accomplished, what has been an obstacle?

Mannnnn...... WRITER’S BLOCK!!!! I’m often in conflict with not wanting sound repetitious, during my writing process. It’s a slippery slope. I eventually get through it and try to make something fire for the masses!

Has following your dream been worth it? Why or why not?

Yes! I would honestly say: FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!! IT’s not always an easy road. Hard work persistence pay off! Research ways to put your music out. Get a quality mixer and masterer on your projects and LASTLY, invest in self! THAT IS HOW YOU BUILD YOUR WORTH!!

Has your motivation and approach to projects changed with the platforms that can now accompany music releases?

All the technology has most def made things easier, as for as getting music out. But, I still have a process. I still apply person to person, getting out to clubs and venues to promote projects. I enjoy rubbing elbows with fellow artists and Djs. This keeps the human element to marketing and advertising. It lets people know you are tangible.

How do you feel women can achieve success and be respected in a mostly male.dominated industry?

Yo!!! I feel the industry is wide open for female artists of any genre of music! The only advice I have is: GO FOR ALL YOU WANT!!! Hone your craft and stay true to yourself.

What will be a manifestation of your success and balance?

Just persistence, the willingness to evolve, and the love never fades in what I do as an artist and a mentor.

When it’s all said and done, what would be your greatest accomplishment?

To leave a legacy of dope music and direction for artists! To make a blueprint, or general plan to combat a lot that most don’t talk about to make it. Some industry moves are made to break you. You must have direction, determination and belief in what you are doing! Also, the HOPE of my music! That the goal of impacting lives is met and always remembered!

With that being read and said? Feel free to contact and follow P-Coat @:

FB: P-Coat IG: theofficialpcoat

Years ago, we did a song called: OCCUPY https://youtube.be/MKX4Fjzp20

Also, check P-Coat out on YOUTUBE.