
Biography
the story.
A Dominican Afro-Latina raised in Dallas, Texas, the Grammy-nominated Letta J's presence in the music marketplace is armed with a powerful and distinctive international sound. The daughter of two pastors, singing in church congregations of thousands under Bishop T.D. Jakes' leadership was no challenge for the youngest member of the Grammy Award-winning Potter's House Choir. She began performing, playing various instruments and preparing herself as a spokesperson at the age of 5.
Her move to New York City ushered in numerous opportunities, including her first record deal under the Motown and Universal Music Group umbrella, as well as working as a songwriter at major record labels and studios like P. Diddy's “Daddy's House”, Sony, Atlantic, Epic and Warner.
Her catalog of over 100 records spans EDM, country, pop and R&B, along with a gentler side of soulful acoustic and soft rock hues. A published songwriter with licensed material on HBO, Nickelodeon and Disney, she has penned anthemic songs for shows like Zoey 101 and iCarly, as well as for artists like Ashanti, Kat Dahlia and Kellie Pickler. Although not every record made the album, LJ has had songs on reserve with recording artists including Kehlani, Christina Aguilera, K. Michelle and Jill Scott.
Her ability to deliver a song is why she has worked with producers like Timbaland, Mike City and Scott Storch, opened in concert for Atlantic Records' Trey Songz, and earned phone calls from Clive Davis himself. Beyond her domestic shows, she has opened international tours across Europe for Sister Sledge, Kool & the Gang and Earth, Wind & Fire.
A published author in the compilation The Diary of a Songwriter, LJ has expanded her writing from songs to chapters. She was chosen among a handful of songwriters by five-time Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Devine Evans. Alongside the national book release came a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album of the Year for the soundtrack released in early 2016.