Artist Name: INDOE

What do Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Lauryn Hill, Pink or Wyclef Jean have in common? “INDOE”!

While listening to any of these of these artists, you would be surprised to know you may have been hearing the thoughts and words of a young girl named Indoe. Raised in Hermosa Beach, CA before relocating to Montclair, NJ Indoe found her footing as a very young girl doing background vocals for rap legends like Big L and MC Lyte before she was even old enough to drive.

Indoe soon signed to Redzone/Dreamworks at a very young age by Grammy-winning producer Tricky Stewart (Rihanna ‘Umbrella,’ Beyoncé ‘Single Ladies [Put A Ring On It], etc.). She found herself in the studio with the likes of Pink, Destiny’s Child, Kandi Burruss and many others who would benefit from her melodic, creative, and lyrical contributions.

Fast forward to over 20 million records sold between all the artists she’s worked with. Now is the time to let people hear her thoughts and words from her voice. Spearheaded by Don O owner of DLK Entertainment, with consulting by Indie A&R and songwriter Xone, DEEP by Indoe is available for purchase on all streaming platforms, and the video is currently available on YouTube.

1.) What elements and/or characteristics made you say to yourself that you wanted to do music for a living? Who are your influences/heroes/role models?

I would have to say, my parents, they believed first and then I believed in myself.

2.) If you could compare yourself to an already established artist, who would that be and why? If you don’t like to compare yourself, then music-wise, what separates you from other musicians?

I don’t compare, but my musical expressions are of course Whitney Houston, the Mariah Carey‘s of the world, Stevie wonder; I love his musicality and so many more I take so much from rappers like Tupac and BIG, Lauryn Hill of course.

3.) Everyone in life goes through adversity of some sort. Is there anything in your life that has any influence on the kind of songs you write? What is the most difficult thing you’ve had to endure on your path to becoming a musician?

Well, the song Deep is very autobiographical about a relationship that I was in. It was an incredibly healing time for me creating my single Deep. It’s hard thinking that you sacrificed so much for someone else but when it’s time to reciprocate they’re unable to do so, and that’s really what deep is about it.

4.) How do you prepare yourself to write certain songs? What is your song-writing and recording process?

Well, songwriting is a skill I picked up during performing so I would say I just let it come to me. I really don’t prepare, I just write and let it find me. Pen to paper!

5.) Unfortunately the music industry is full of talented individuals who just don’t get any recognition for their talent and/or work. What do you plan to do to make sure you stand out and get noticed?

7.) How do you think the internet and social media affected the music industry and how musicians are able to market themselves? Social media is obviously an extremely important element in today’s world, especially when it comes to business, branding, marketing, etc. With that being said, do you think an artist will be able to survive in today’s music industry if they’re not social media savvy?

No, we are in a viral world now, and as an artist, it’s important to know what you need to win. I am not saying you should know how to do it yourself, but you should have a team that is social media savvy.

8.) Artists who try to make music for the general public and make more money are usually seen as “sell-outs.” Do you see it that way and if so, what do you plan to do to make sure your music stays true to your brand and make a good living at the same time without having to “sell out”?

I don’t see it that way. I think we as artists have to do whats best for us.

9.) Professionally, where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Somewhere on the Grammy stage hopefully LOL