You just dropped an EP 1993, and within the 7-track project you have “Smokin & Stressin” and “P.O.P.” featuring Joe Moses. Talk to us about the project and the meaning  behind those two songs?

Didda Joe: As many can guess, 1993 is the year I was born and what inspired the project was my whole transformation from dropping out college and leaving Indiana to follow my dreams.

As for the two tracks, “Smokin & Stressin'” was inspired during that process of me trying to figure out how exactly I was going to move to the West Coast and do what I wanted to do in music. While most people like to dance or go out to distress themselves,  I like to roll up a blunt and spark it up as I cruise down the streets.

“P.O.P” is speaking to women and the essence of R&B. That track really goes into details and shows how important women are to this world. Nowadays, you have many people who don’t want to hear anything about women empowerment and don’t have respect for women or what they carry themselves.

If you could describe your music in 3 words, what would they be and why?

Didda Joe: Lately I’ve been calling my music “alternative and beat”. I don’t know if that counts as 3 words, but it definitely shows the meaning of how I portray my music rather than just rhythm and beat. The alternative part shows that I enjoy all types of music and that I can step away and experiment something new everyday.

What are some key lessons you have learned early on in your career thus far?

Didda Joe: I would have to say patients because there’s been of situations, where I’ve learned valuable lessons about myself. I also feel that any artists, new or old has to have that sense of patience and be willing to grow as an artist so they can always have somewhere higher to take themselves. But even more so, it also about trusting your process, that hustle that you do and knowing that it’s all going to be worth it.

Before 2016 ends, what does Didda Joe have to do that he has not done yet (goals)?

Didda Joe: Man, I just really want to keep making music. Over all, I want to continue working towards that Grammy. That’s the biggest thing. I would also love to continue performing a lot more on stage. Since I was young, I’ve loved to perform and entertain people and I think I get that from my parents. So definitely more music, a Grammy, and much more performing in front of those who support my music.