Paytra

You can expect excitement. Loud drums. WOW moments. The crowd screaming at every unexpected moment. You can expect me interacting with the crowd and surprising them with renditions of a few covers. You can expect them to be singing along and dancing! My goal is to make sure that everyone feels seen and has a great time. Performing is my favorite thing to do in the whole world and I take my job very seriously as an entertainer.

The energy of the show is pop diva meets rockstar but it feels relatable and inclusive. I like to interact with everyone and get the crowd involved in the fun.

My team and I are professional, reliable, timely, and thorough. We will ensure that your event has GREAT entertainment that everyone will be talking about!

EXAMPLE TYPES OF EVENTS:

Employee Engagement Events: Paytra's energetic and interactive performances are perfect for boosting employee morale and fostering a lively and engaging atmosphere.

Brand Launches and Corporate Parties: Her bold and fierce persona will make any corporate event memorable, providing entertainment that aligns with modern and progressive company values.

Local and National Concerts: With her engaging stage presence and crowd interaction, Paytra is an excellent choice for concert venues looking to offer a dynamic and memorable experience.

Pride Parades and Festivals: Paytra's support for the LGBTQ+ community and her inclusive messages make her an ideal performer for Pride events, resonating deeply with the audience.

Women's Rights and Feminist Rallies: Paytra's empowering messages and songs like "Good Girls Don't Make History" make her a strong voice at events advocating for gender equality and women's rights.

Social Justice Events: Her commitment to tackling issues such as sexism, racism, and reproductive rights through her music aligns her perfectly with events focused on social justice and activism.

Birthday Parties and Special Celebrations: For those looking to create an unforgettable party experience, Paytra's high-energy performances will ensure guests are entertained and engaged.

School and University Events: Paytra's journey from a small-town girl to a fierce artist in NYC provides inspirational content for school and university events focused on empowerment and self-expression.

Workshops and Panels: Her experience in the music industry and commitment to empowering women make her a valuable speaker for workshops and panels on topics like self-reliance, independence, leadership and breaking industry norms.

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, financial independence, sexuality, and sisterhood. Despite tackling weighty topics, her music remains fun, exciting, and joyous, delivering foundational messages of equality, change, freedom, and strength.

As an artist, Paytra exudes both confidence and humility. She works tirelessly to be an unfiltered voice for women, inspiring them to claim space and trust their own voices. Beyond music, Paytra demonstrates her commitment to empowering women by supporting women entrepreneurs through venture capital investment at Founders Committee, an executive board she joined to pave the way for women's success in historically male-dominated industries.

With a dedicated team backing her, Paytra continues to expand her company and brand. Collaborating with other artists and producers, she diversifies her catalog while growing her presence on various social media platforms. Her company, Paytra Publishing, secures licensed placements in television, film, and advertising, using her music as a vessel to speak about the tough truths of womanhood.

In 2023, Paytra turned it up even more, releasing the five-song EP "Momma Taught Me How To Fight" and the full-length album "Tiny But Mighty," which showcases her self-expression and genre-blending pop skills. Her motto of "50% I don't know WTF I'm doing, 100% I'm gonna change the world" captures her determination to make a difference and stand as a fierce symbol of feminism, strength, and power. 2024 brings a string of new singles, starting with the anthemic "Good Girls Don't Make History" and the all-inclusive "All Kinda Bitches."

With influences ranging from TLC to Beyoncé and Alicia Keys to Doja Cat, Paytra is carving her own path in the music industry, unafraid to speak her truth and challenge the status quo. Her music brings about change, and she's undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. Paytra's career is on an upward trajectory, and her fans eagerly anticipate joining her on the journey as she continues to make a significant impact in the world of music and beyond.

We will do our best to accommodate a variety of different scenarios, from small intimate gatherings to club shows to larger staged productions. Requirements will vary based on location, venue, size, budget, and other factors. Depending on if you'd like Paytra solo, with dancers, with band, or with band AND dancers... backline will vary.

For events where there is an existing PA system, the following input list is preferred:

2 power drops
2 sound monitors (optional 3rd if large stage)
3 folding chairs (5 for 4 dancers)
1 bass amp with preamp/power amp plus di if needed
Full standard drum kit
2 drumkit overhead mic (or snare and toms)**optional for smaller venues
1 kick drum mic
2 XLR cables to connect rigs to soundboard

** contact for stage plot images or more comprehensive tech rider information.

LIGHTING: We can work with you on your lighting needs. We can perform with or without lighting and can prepare lighting cues depending on the equipment you have.