On her new single, Lexi has explained, “Options is about moving on after a heartbreak, while the other person continues to push boundaries by evoking memories and possibilities that no longer apply. It's a declaration of embracing a new chapter and finding strength in self-assured independence – a soundtrack for one's 'villain era'.”
In celebration of both the EP announcement and the release of Options, Lexi will headline 93 Feet East in Shoreditch, tonight. Remaining tickets are available here. Summer saw the London-based artist headline two packed out shows in London. Lexi appeared at Piano Smithfield in Farringdon, and not only did she perform but was also joined by her long-time collaborator and producer Ronavella, who carried out a guided talk. This covered Lexi’s songwriting process, some of the messaging in her music and tying in her experiences as a female Black artist, in the music industry today. The songstress also played the historic Troubadour in Earl’s Court.
itoldLexi followed up her tracks For You and Balance which came out earlier this year, with the sultry Get It Right, which has been going down a storm live. 2019 saw Lexi release her debut EP, With Love, Lexi. This was a big year for the singer, not only did she graduate from Berklee, she also released some of her most popular music to date, namely Just Breathe, and Favorite Type.
Lexi’s passions go further than just music; she is an activist for civil rights, gender equality and black culture, which she explored through her academic research. She did so at both Berklee College of Music in Boston where she studied Professional Music with an emphasis on Songwriting, and more recently at the prestigious Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, where she got her Master of Arts in Songwriting. Lexi was featured on National Public Radio (NPR) for advocating Black Lives Matter in her songs and collaborating with young artists around the world on social justice campaigns. More recently, Lexi was a featured panellist for the ‘F-List Conference’ in London, speaking on Black Feminism and how that influences her music and artistry.
Growing up, Lexi was a member of the Chicago Children’s Choir, which gave her the opportunity to travel internationally and perform with world renowned artists such as Baby Face, Al Green, Boyz II Men, and more. Highlights from the last few years include performing with Chance The Rapper on his winter 2020 Virtual Live Concert ‘Chi-Town Christmas’, and being featured on Sofar Sounds Valencia’s International Women’s day showcase, also in 2020.
