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It was RuthAnne's powerful vocals which first caught the attention of a manager when she was a teenager living in Ireland. She'd created a demo tape herself and with undeniable talent, was offered the opportunity to go to Los Angeles and begin working towards a career as a musician. In one of her first ever writing sessions, she ended up writing ‘Too lIttle Too Late', the platinum selling single which would go on to be released by Jojo. Having unexpectedly found this success as a song-writer, RuthAnne went on to write music for One Direction, Bebe Rexha, and Britney Spears, to name a few. As an artist she's found her own lane and chats to about her upcoming EP and album, her ideal creative environment, and building the right room. RuthAnne Handles:@thisisruthanneLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danish / Egyptian DJ, singer and producer Ashibah has been steadily building an impressive discography, wearing the hats of singer, songwriter, producer, collaborator and DJ. Over the years, she has collaborated with artists like Purple Disco Machine, Vintage Culture, Robosonic, Sharam Jey, Jean Bacarreza and published songs on Keno records, Loulou records, Bunny Tiger and more. A captivating performer, Ashibah catches up with Lex to talk about her approach to creativity, collaboration and Ableton or Logic?!Ashibah Handles@ashibahLex Handles@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Lex chats to Krystal Roxx. Krystal's had a thriving DJ career, which has seen her perform worldwide alongside the likes of Fatboy Slim, Annie-Mac, Anne Marie, Basement Jaxx and Groove Armada. Her L.A.B EP which launched in 2020 has smashed it's way through 2 Million streams. 'I Feel Ya' marks the start of a series of releases with Ultra Music which will see Krystal collaborate with some of the biggest names in Dance Music. She's also behind 'Superfoxx' and their long standing show on Soho Radio. Krystal Handles:@krystalroxxLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to Hot Girls with Lex On The Decks. This is the show where we explore the mechanics of the music industry, through intimate conversations on creativity and biography episodes exploring the lives of iconic artists. This week Lex takes it back to the early 90s to look at the career of MC Lyte. One of the first major selling rap MCs, Lyte was directional and hungry. There was no-one for Lyte to mimic, she had to define the pattern.This is how she did it. Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Indira May is this week's guest on Hot Girls. A singer-songwriter based in London, whose captivating melange of Jazz, Soul and Hip Hop has got people talking. From collaborations with dance trio Jaded, to the development of her video for 'When I Hear The Music', she chats through growing up in a musical home and the challenges of thriving as a female in the industry. Indira Handles:@indiramay@trashfilmsandmusicLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most influential artists to have lived, Madonna is the subject of much admiration and much criticism. But what is she really like? And how did she become one of the ten best selling singers of all time.This is a lesson in independence, by Madonna.Lex Handles:@lexonthedecksMadonna Handles:@madonna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex is joined by none other than Donae'O. One of the originators of UK Funky a genre that defined a period of raving, he's gone on to have a rich career as an artist and producer, releasing consistently and building on the legacy he laid with tracks like Party Hard and Devil in a Blue Dress. On this episode of Hot Girls, Donae'O chats me through some of the philosophies he subscribes too, how sounds develop and being particular with the sounds he uses. Donae'O Handles:@donaeoLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dionne Warwick. One of the most remarkable singers to have lived. I believe that. A woman who had a gift and put it to the best possible use. In partnership with Hal David and Burt Bacharach she delivered some of the most timeless and emotive songs of all time and has had a career spanning over 60years. This is a lesson in Grace, from Dionne WarwickLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Lex is joined by Shay D. A London based rapper, who's recent release ‘Speaking in Tongues' reflects the development of an artist who's been bubbling and releasing, and championing women in rap for time. Shay started in the spoken word space, running her own poetry nights - she also founded and led the first all-female UK hip-hop tour, and is a champion for underrepresented voices in all space. She's genuinely so lovely but also so creative and a hustler in the best sense of the word. Shay D on the hot girls podcast.Shay D Handles:@shaydrapLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first Hot Girl History episode of Season 5 and I'm kicking it off, with a group who Queen Latifah says completely changed the game for women in hip-hop. Salt-N-Pepa. A group, with two women, a DJ and a male producer, Herbie. This episode will explore what they taught me about happy accidents. Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Naomi Kimpenu is one of the most exciting singer-songwriters to emerge this Autumn. With ballads which combine beautiful melodies with soulful vocals, her decision to put an EP out this year, came following many years of development and exploration. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, Naomi made the decision to record and produce the project herself. Here she shares that journey and decision making process with Lex, as well as looking ahead to collaborating for the next phase of her output as an artist.Naomi Handles:@naomikimpenuLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex is joined by one of her mentors, DJ Terry Hooligan. Terry also known as part of the duo, Atomic Hooligan, is the owner of On The Rise DJ academy and a DJ and producer and label founder. Through this conversation Lex gets to turn the tables and ask him all the questions about his journey in music - the wonderful exhausting emotional ride that it is pursuing your passion and what it takes to make that work and make it real.Terry Handles:@terry_hooligan@ontherisedjacademy@mydjhubLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An artist who's breakthrough album landed her a grammy and a world tour, alongside U2. An artist who's worked with Timbaland, Salaam Remi and Pharrell Williams, and who writes 99% of her own songs. With huge accolades to her name, the thing I wanted to understand by looking at Nelly Furtado, is how she's morphed and transformed so much throughout her career. With an unconventional sound and a consistent gravitational pull towards worldly sounds which are quite hard to really describe Nelly surprised many with the scale of her success. Now 15years after the release of I'm like a bird… this is a lesson in an artists evolution. By Nelly Furtado. Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

KG, full name Karen Nyame, has had a love affair with music for a long time, and over the past couple of years, following the release of a first EP 'Sensei' on Jamz Supernova's 'Future Bounce' label, has had people's ears pricking up. Alongside her work as a producer, she's had regular shows on London's Foundation FM, Rinse FM and NTS radio leading up to where she is now, breaking the greatest in Dance music on Capital Dance. A deep, rounded and open conversation. Hot Girls presents, KG. KG Handles@karennyamekgLex Handles@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm looking at one of the music industry's darlings. A superstar, known for her ability on the piano as much as with the vocal chords. Often considered a prodigy for what she achieved so young, Alicia had to navigate the industries challenges like everyone else, to forge what has been a career of consistency and longevity. This is a lesson in song-writing by Alicia Keys@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex sits down with video Director, Des Grey. Des started life in the island of Haiti, and where she's at right now is directing music videos for artists like Davido, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, and Lil Baby, goes almost without saying that her journey has been an interesting one and was something she had to create and carve out for herself. She chats us through that process in detail, as well as her spirituality, relationships, and inspirations. Des Handles:@_desgrayLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm taking a look at a soul icon who was a huge influence to many including Aretha Franklin, Prince, Erykah Badu and Kanye West.. One of the great divas, who's life has not been without its battles. Having begun her career in an otherwise all male band, Chaka was an un-diminishable star. Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week you're in for a treat as I'm joined by the brilliant female force that is Kelly Kiara. Through this conversation we talk about confidence, sexuality, vulnerability and going viral verses networking and establishing new material, all through the lens of songwriting and storytelling. It's a really well rounded chat with a lot of self-reflection so I hope you enjoy and it makes you smile listening through. Kelly Kiara on the Hot Girls Podcast - lets go! Kelly Handles:@kellykiaraLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I often wonder who will be the artists of today which we'll look back on and toast to as being truly great. I think to have that status of being an icon, like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, or Aretha Franklin, your music needs to have an enduring sound, and that isn't necessarily tied to popularity of the day. The strange thing for me about someone like Amy Winehouse was that I remember seeing her on T4 running around doing some hilarious mad press thing with SImon Amstell way before Back to Black. And then I watched as she grew up and delivered these songs that just were so distinctive, so moving, so timeless and so cross generational. While there are lots of recent and fascinating documentaries about Amy out there what I really wanted to focus this episode on was how she created and established herself in the first place. She made really great music but there's a lot that goes into that beyond just having a great voice and natural ear so that's what I'm going to be digging into. Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex chats to singer-songwriter Lavaud who recently released her debut EP King Vaud ft the track Oh My with Reekado Banks. Having grown up in Hackney, with musical parents Lavaud (full name, Estelle Lavaud) was surrounded by creativity, but she's had to forge her own path in this industry. We chat about her journey to this place, from collaborations, to the various label signings, to the growth process which happens around that. And then TikTok....Lavaud Handles@iamlavaudLex Handles@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm looking at an artist who has had an insane and from the outset, probably completely unpredictable level of success. She's also someone who creates a completely different kind of music to anyone else I've looked at this season. I've decided to look at Enya, partly because she is one of my favourite artists, but also because of the way her music has been sampled in hip hop. Being an outsider to the worlds who have sampled her, meant Enya almost got cut out of the credit she deserved but instead it ended up making her a huge amount of money and landing her a place in history as one of the most unique composers and artists of a generation. Her incredible legacy and net worth have fascinated people as she hasn't toured, she does very little press and generally operates in totally different ways to the conventions of her worlds. As one vice reporter put it: Have you ever wondered how a reclusive Irish new age artist outsold Aretha Franklin?This is a lesson in music, by Enya. Lex Handles:IG / Twitter: @lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex sits down with Komali, who is an A&R at Parlophone Records, looking after the likes of Hamzaa and Mnelia. She chats us through her career journey, inspirations, juggling and successes in a conversation of inspiration and insight! Komali Handles:@komali_krldnLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Growing up, the first time I heard the name “Lisa Left-Eye Lopes" was when she stepped onto the top of the pops stage alongside Sporty Spice to perform the single ‘Never Be The Same Again'. I bought Mel C's album off the back of that and as a literal child found that song dope. I came to know her later as the MC in TLC but never really realised just quite how successful and dominant TLC were as a group in the 90s. While this episode will centre around Left Eye, I'll obviously talk about the group's journey because that was so much a part of her. Fittingly, this episode is going live in a particular season known as GEMINI SEASON and I was thinking when I first started watching Lisa in interviews that something in her reminded me of myself and then saw her be described as a true gemini and thought ahhh that's what it is. We both crazy. But more than crazy, she was a brilliant brilliant MC. So slick and smooth and despite having her life cut short, aged just 30, she delivered so much in the time that she was around. So this is a lesson in finding your space, by Lisa Lopes.Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello guys and welcome to Hot Girls with me Lex On The Decks. This week I am joined by the very brilliant and focused Blue Lab Beats. A production duo comprised of NK-OK and David aka Mr DM. Having released their first EP in 2016 they’ve gone on to work with talent like Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Kojey Radical and Sampa the Great. I was fascinated in how they’d come together as a duo, and how they’ve approached their careers to be carving out the space they are. Being able too flex their musical abilities across a fusion of genres, they’ve also been proactive in trying to encourage more women to get into production which if you don’t know is one of the biggest gaps when it comes to gender imbalance in the industry.The guys were super open about their journey and what they’re prepping for.Blue Lab Beats Handles:@bluelab_beatsLex On The Decks@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I’m taking you through the life and musical legacy of Nina Simone. A musician I first heard through her famed and powerful rendition of “Ain’t Got No, I got Life..” I heard it when i was still in primary school and was introduced to it as part of the limited education about the slave trade and impact of racism. I didn’t know anything about the singer herself so now I’m putting that right. A film came out about her recently which is on Netflix so if you’ve watched that you’ll be familiar with some of the many struggles she faced in making sense of the world, her choices, and how she became quite such a brilliant pianist. Nina Simone wasn’t a singer, she was a communicator. And she communicated from passion, frustration, pain and belief.This is a lesson in conflict by Nina SimoneLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first episode of Season 4 of Hot Girls and Lex catches up with Ellie Ramsden to talk about photography, self-publishing, and the journeys of the many women she's captured and met. The conversation also touches on the responsibility of artists to tell truthful stories and capture history in its breadth and entirety. Ellie Handles: @ellie_ramsdenLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to the final episode of season 3 of Hot Girls. Don’t panic, we’re coming back for a forth season and you won’t have to wait long for it, but to round off this season we caught up with the first woman to host a national weekly drum and bass show. One of the pioneers of the genre and a founding voice on BBC 1Xtra flight has also worked proactively to tackle diversity in the musical spaces she operates in through founding EQ50. We talk about all of that and moreee so enjoy guys and don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend if you think they’d enjoy. DJ Flight on the Hot Girls Podcast.DJ Flight Handles: @DJFlightLex On The Decks:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I’m looking at a chart topping rapper who was rare in her originality. A fusion of street smarts and pop style, Eve blew up as part of the Ruff Ryders crew. The label also responsible for the early growth of DMX and Swizz Beatz. Undoubtedly someone who broke boundaries and defied conventions, Eve’s journey to number 1 was fast but included lots of initial ups and downs. She had to carve her own path and has experienced both being the label favourite and releasing independently. This is a lesson in Entrepreneurship, by Eve. Eve Handles:@therealeve Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex is joined by Kalpee. Kalpee’s a part of a group of West Indian musicians from the Caribbean who are reviving acknowledgement of a sound known as ‘Island Pop’. A talented artist but also a super grateful, humble, just generally sound guy. We’re gonna talk about how he came to music from growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and what he’s learnt about how to get that music heard. Kalpee Handles@kalpeeLex Handles@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite being killed in a tragic accident aged 22, Aaliyah had been creating impactful music for over 6years and so left behind a legacy that artists would work a lifetime to try and come close to. Drake said that Aaliyah was the artist who’s had the biggest impact on his music, and Missy Elliott reflected recently on how the singer continued to inspire generations every day. As well as the huge amount of respect and adoration towards her music Aaliyah was also linked to scandal after it was revealed that she was an early victim of R Kelly and married him illegally aged 15 years old. I’ll touch a bit on that and how she was always sort of ahead of her age, and also about how she achieved so much in such a short amount of time and what she embraced to leave behind what she did. It feels maybe quite poignant that I’d been working on this episode and then the sad news of DMX passing came and people were sharing photos of them saying they’re together again. This is a lesson in legacy, by Aaliyah.Lex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex is joined by NINJA, fresh off the back of her interview with the legend Carl Cox. They chat about music as a healing space for Farah, how she built her international network and bringing together different hobbies and worlds. NINJA Handles@dj.n1njaLex Handles@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I’m looking at an artist who I personally wonder if she’s slightly overlooked when it comes to the great divas. Because in my mind she’s there. At 5ft 2inches tall, Anastacia had a voice which was alarmingly big for her teeny stature. Her story is jam packed with lessons about humanity, femininity and super stardom. From being plagued with physical health challenges, she was extremely resilient and positive. With an incredibly distinctive sound her music definitely defined a period of time in my growing up and is such an inspirational woman. This is a lesson in control by Anastacia.@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Lex is boosted by the focus of a star on the rise. Having grown up obsessed with music, when most of her friend’s went to college, Morgan went on tour and began a whole different kind of education. With releases through 2020 showing her breadth as an artist, from the ultra smooth 'Sanctuary', to the announcement single 'My Year' to the huge rudimental track ‘Be The One’, it’s been a really interesting year for her creatively. Intro Track: Mulholland Drive - MORGANMORGAN Handles:IG - @morganconniesmithTwitter - @knownasmorganLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, I’m doing something a little different, and taking a look at the musical journey of not just one woman, but three. Destiny’s Child were a super group who achieved super success. Three magical talents, which together formed a group of rare longevity and icon stature. Rather than centre on the individuals, in this episode I’ll walk you through their career as a group. The foundation, the dynamics, the failures and the methods which meant those failures weren’t the end point. This is a lesson in focus, by Destiny’s Child@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex is joined by Shingai Shoniwa. Shingai rose to prominence as the lead singer and bassist for The Noisettes. After a really incredible journey in that band she is now releasing music as a solo artist under her own label. She is the most magical spirit and an entertainer in every sense of the word. Through this conversation we cover so many of the things which have influenced and shaped her career.It's a conversation, both hilarious and insightful.Shingai Handles:@shingaiLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Later on this year a biographical film is being released starring Jennifer Hudson which will attempt to tell the story of one of the most remarkable artists of all time. Aretha Franklin died in August 2018 having released nearly 40 albums, had multiple number one singles, multiple grammy awards. But more than her musical legacy, Aretha’s voice and songs soundtracked a revolution and became a huge part of the civil rights movement in America. Perhaps this journey and the hope embedded deep in her voice is why she has a tendency to bring Barack Obama to tears in public places. The nuances and complexities of Aretha’s journey are part of what sits behind that incredible voice. She is a soul campaigner who sang from her core and moved communities and particularly black communities and made audiences feel they were experiencing divine magic when they watched her. This is an episode about power as taught by Aretha Franklin@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Lex is joined by Linden Jay. A multi-faceted musician who's refused to pick a lane when it comes to the type of music he puts out or the genre of artist he works with. From Born Dirty, to Farr, to his work with Erick the Architect he's a producer who continues to excite himself creatively. Through this conversation, Linden Jay shares what he's learnt about forging a professional career in music, and shares some brilliant advice applicable to all creatives and self-employed people. Linden Handles:@lindenjayLex Handles@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I’m looking at an artist, who, I knew very little about before deciding deliberately to look into her. She’s one of the best rappers of all time, one of the highest charting females and in her prime was undeniable, but yet I’m sure lots of people now don’t know her music well. She rose alongside Nas and Jay-Z. She was famous at the age of 16 and by the time she was 18 she’d sold over 2million copies of her records. She’s also the one artist Nicki Minaj credits above all others as an influence.This is an episode about talent. As told via the journey of Foxy Brown. Foxy Brown Handles:@foxybrownLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Lex is joined by a UK artist at possibly quite a pivotal point in her career. Her name is Bellah and after releasing music for a couple of years, last year she delivered an EP called The Art of Conversation that made everyone’s ears prick up. Having been spotted by management at a local festival, where she was flanked by a full squad pot dancers Bellah is someone who is that special combination of huge dreamer a sharp pragmatism to create those dreams, something I think you’ll get a sense of as she chats through her journey and the things which have shaped her. Bellah on the Hot Girls Podcast.Bellah Handles:@IBeBellahLex Handles:@LexOnTheDecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Lex is boosted by the energy of Alicai Harley, a UK Dancehall top shotter. Alicai’s career accelerated fast after a friend suggested she challenge herself to write, record and shoot a new video every week. She was like umm OK, I have no money or resources but let’s try. In the 10th week she recorded a song which got picked up, signed and changed her life, racking up millions of streams and views on YouTube. Since then she has not stopped and through this 40minute conversation she shares that journey, pulling back the curtain on the resilience she’s needed and also saying thank you to God for the blessings and the support in the trying times. With a new EP out, this is Alicai Harley on the Hot Girls Podcast.Alicai Handles:@alicaiharleyLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot Girl History: Queen LatifahWhile a lot of the women I’ve explored throughout this series have worked in film or TV in some capacity, very few have done both with the consistency and execution that today’s artist has. In 2002 she became a household name among a new generation after being cast and receiving an Oscar nomination for her performance as Matron Mama Morton in the film version of Chicago. Quite an achievement for someone who’s her first role in the entertainment industry was as a rapper. And a bloody good one. Queen Latifah is often considered the ultimate hip-hop feminist, and throughout the next 15minutes or so I’m going to show you how she did what she did, why I want artists to be inspired by her now and why we should pay homage. This is a lesson in fortitude, by Queen Latifah. Queen Latifah Handles:@queenlatifahLex Handles:@lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot Girl History: KelisThis is the first Hot Girl History Episode of Season 3 and I wanted to open up by looking in depth at an artist who arrived on the scene with one of the loudest and most unconventional hits I can think of. Since her debut single she’s spent more than 20years at the top of the game, consistently pushing music forwards and defying expectations of what it means to be a black female artist. Her first album was exclusively produced by The Neptunes, and since then she’s put out a new album every 3-4years. I’m talking about Kelis. She’s a creator and a professional. An artist who did not ever conform to the popstar ideal, was and still is very much her own person, causing much confusion and a little infamy. She’s almost like an indie star who made it mainstream and made indie weirdness cool. Kelis is evidence that you can be a marketing nightmare and still be very successful. i-D magazine recently described her as “perpetually misunderstood”, and I’m hoping over the next 15mins you’ll start to understand her perhaps a little better. Today’s artist is Kelis, and this episode will explore what she taught me about expression. Kelis Handles:Twitter - @KelisInstagram - @KelisLex Handles:Twitter - @lexonthedecksInstagram - @lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Lex is joined by Rachel Foxx. Rachel is one of a brilliant number of women formulating the sounds of UK jazz influenced alt RnB. She has this rich satiny voice, and ability to blend new ideas and vocal arrangements, with classic instrumental sounds. Having been building her visibility and following in the industry for a few years she’s had to take a different approach to releasing this year as performing was ripped away. Rachel made me lol with the challenges she’s been working through, and also shared some great advice that she’s learnt over the past few years - it’s an energising conversation to kick off the year.Lex xRachel Handles: Insta: @rachelfoxxincTwitter: @RACHELFOXXINCLex Handles:Insta: @lexonthedecksTwitter: @lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the final episode of Season 2, we bring a long and in depth conversation with the phenomenal, Ultra Naté. A woman who's been inspired by so many different artists and genres and different times, allowing her to blend seamlessly into different scenes and deliver some of the most iconic and recognisable tracks of all time. Ultra Naté Handles:IG - @ultranatemusicTwitter - @ultranatemusicLex Handles:Twitter - @lexonthedecksInstagram - @lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An artist who's not quite Dancehall, and not quite Reggae. Koffee had one of the fastest rises to Global success I've ever seen. Here we explore how she navigated the industry and how gratitude helped her get to where she has. Koffee Handles:Instagram - @originalkoffeeHot Girls Handles:Mixes - https://soundcloud.com/lexonthedecks/sets/hot-girls-the-mixesPlaylist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8WInsGc6kYGht82WXPgzInsta - @LexOnTheDecksTwitter - @LexOnTheDecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lex chats with Natalie Worgs. As the founder of gIRLS aBOUT pECKHAM Natalie takes an intimate look at the area she's from and celebrates the individuals within it. Through her instagram, fundraising competitions and zine, she brings together key members of this creative hub to retain its energy amongst huge shifts triggered by gentrification. This is an intimate conversation about society.GAP Handles:Insta: @girlsaboutpeckhamTwitter: @girlsaboutpeck1Lex Handles:Twitter: @lexonthedecksInstagram: @lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, I wanted to look at someone who I have huge personal admiration for. She’s someone who has had great commercial success, longevity, and hits a consistent bar with her music, but I don’t necessarily hear her shouted out that often as an inspiration. I guess I wanted to just challenge that and remind people of her greatness. As well as exploring the career journey she’s had and how her self-belief has been fundamental in maintaining that. The success I mentioned includes 3, top 3 albums, 4x grammy nominations, over 8million monthly Spotify listeners, video views of over 1.5billion, and the longest-running number-one debut single by a female artist in the past 30years. The artist is Ciara, and this episode will explore what she taught me about self-belief.Ciara Handles:Insta: @ciaraTwitter: @ciaraHot Girls Handles:Mixes - https://soundcloud.com/lexonthedecks/sets/hot-girls-the-mixesPlaylist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8WInsGc6kYGht82WXPgzInsta - @LexOnTheDecksTwitter - @LexOnTheDecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot Girls: Intimate and Entertaining Conversations about Creativity and the Music IndustryThis week Lex chats to Jelani Blackman. Having spent years creating music for fun with friends, Jelani's musical journey changed almost overnight, when Noisy (Vice) shared an early track he created. From there he was signed to a record label in LA and had a few years releasing EPs, working to establish really what sound was authentic and right for him. This year he's released multiple singles, inc. P2P with Big Zuu, featured on Fire in the Booth, amassed over a million streams on his Colours x Studio performance, and is just getting started... Head over to YouTube to see the videos for Colours, Nobody's Son, and check out new single "Foolish" on all streaming platforms now. Jelani HandlesInsta: @jelaniblackmanTwitter: @Jelani_BlackmanLex Handles:Twitter: @lexonthedecksInstagram: @lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to Hot Girls with me Lex on the decks. Today, I’m going to be exploring the life, approach, and work of a woman with more soul than a saxophone. Someone who has had a huge impact on music and culture, not just from her own releases but also from her approach to creativity, to artistic freedom, and also to the influence she’s had on some of the most notable people in music. She’s a woman who’s transcended genres from hip-hop, to blues and funk. The mother of neo soul, a genre she says she’s fine making but doesn’t like it’s name. A woman of the Earth and a woman for many ears and years. This week I’m bringing you a lesson in soul, taught by Erykah Badu.Hot Girls Handles:Mixes - https://soundcloud.com/lexonthedecks/sets/hot-girls-the-mixesPlaylist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8WInsGc6kYGht82WXPgzInsta - @LexOnTheDecksTwitter - @LexOnTheDecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Lex chats to Michelle Hung. Michelle has a background in film and photographic production and worked at brands including ASOS and Urban Outfitters. She founded Eden Zine after witnessing the ambition in her son to be successful but having a slightly warped perspective of what it takes to get there. Hers is an honest account of working it out as you go along when starting a new creative venture. Michelle Handles@michelle.hung_studio@eden.zineLex Handles:Twitter: @lexonthedecksInstagram: @lexonthedecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ve decided this week to look at a woman who is relatively new to the game but has achieved a hell of a lot in a short space of time. She’s someone I believe to be really culturally important and someone I really want all women to be cheering on. I think she could really be as big as the biggest. I’m talking Beyoncé big, Nicki Minaj big, Cardi B big. And I think those women agree because they’ve all collaborated with her. That woman is of course Megan the stallion.Hot Girls Handles:Mixes - https://soundcloud.com/lexonthedecks/sets/hot-girls-the-mixesPlaylist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8WInsGc6kYGht82WXPgzInsta - @LexOnTheDecksTwitter - @LexOnTheDecks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.