Dakota

As 22-year-old Dakota Cohen undergoes all the love and heartbreak life has to offer, she paints her experiences onto the canvas that is her music. Behind her bright synths and funky bass lines, authenticity and vulnerability is infused into her masterful lyrics and brought to life by her powerhouse vocals. A product of her love for artists like Bruno Mars, Jessie J, and Heart, Dakota inputs her own creative twists on nostalgic and shiny pop.


Driven by ambition and perfection, Dakota has dedicated herself to music since the age of 5, specifically improving her vocal agility under vocal coach Stevie Mackey (Kelly Rowland, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez). She is the newest recipient of the Best Songwriter Award at Berklee College of Music, an honorable acknowledgement of her musical craft. This Los Angeles-native performer also possesses undeniable talent and charisma, landing herself on the iconic stages of Lollapalooza and Milwaukee’s Summerfest, as well as late night appearances on Conan O’Brien and The Russell Brand Show.


Dakota’s latest release “Same Way” features an exciting guitar solo by JinJoo Lee (DNCE) and showcases her foothold in the pop industry. The song represents Dakota’s newest era of self-confidence, independence, and also transparency. Driven by sparkly synths, deep bass lines, and airy harmonies, this retro-pop song is just a snippet of what’s to come in her forthcoming projects.


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