Dior Goodjohn, an actress who recently starred in Percy Jackson and the Olympians as Clarisse, she’s ready to show fans what her voice can do.
On Friday, Goodjohn gave her Diordom something to cheer about with the release of her debut single, “Focus.” In light of the release, the singer and actress opened up about the song’s inspiration and her musical endeavor.
“[“Focus”] it’s about finding someone you click with who brings you peace and makes you feel special — so special that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to make things perfect and private,” Goodjohn, 17, tells PEOPLE via email. “Hence the lyrics ‘focus it on me’ — don’t focus on the outside noise, just focus all your energy on me.”
On “Focus,” Goodjohn’s soulful vocals combine with raw emotion — and she hopes her lyrics can “turn words into feeling.”
“I want to give people an outlet for emotions they’re not sure how to fully express,” she says.
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For exes joy star, the most important element in her music is honesty. “Focus” is the first of many to come.
“All the songs I’ve written are true stories and come from real experiences in my life. I hope Diordom and anyone else who decides to join me on this ride can feel that,” she says.
She adds, “The goal is to create a space where people can say, ‘Hey, I’ve been through what she’s singing about,’ and have a space where they can feel seen, heard and advocated.”
With several acting roles under her belt, Goodjohn has always considered music her “security blanket”, “therapy” and “punching bag”.
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Dior Goodjohn in Los Angeles in February 2024.
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“It went from something that I love, that protects me when things aren’t going well, to something that I respect and am in awe of as an art form,” she says. “It’s so diverse and unique, everyone has their own niche. It has the ability to hurt, heal, protect and make you feel.”
She continues, “I remember watching my first music video and it just sparked something in me. As an artist, you’re the voice of people and you can influence and change lives — that’s something I’ve always wanted to be a part of. too bad I don’t try to do that.”
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Last month, Percy Jackson and the Olympians was renewed for a second season after a successful debut. As for Goodjohn, seeing fans love the series makes her “happy.”
“We have such a loving fan base who want the show to continue to be successful as much as we all do on the creative side of things,” she says. “We’re on the same page. It’s rare and it’s such a beautiful thing. The fans are dedicated, loyal and have such big hearts. I just know that the love and support they give is so genuine and it makes me smile to even talk about it now.”
Download “Focus” here.
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