Alexandria

Reminiscent of the R&B/Hip-Hop sounds of the 90s but with a modern twist, Alexandria's sound has been compared to those like Erykah Badu and the late, great Aaliyah. Her work is full of lush vocals and passionate lyrics, prompting listeners to get lost in the music from the moment they press play. Additional influences include Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Sade and Beyonce.Alexandria discovered her love for singing at the age of six and by age ten, Alexandria was enrolled in vocal lessons to prepare her most life-altering audition at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. Less than 20% of children that audition are accepted each year. Alexandria was accepted on the spot and studied vocal music, drama, and creative writing. Says Alexandria: "I'm very thankful for what that school taught me musically and creatively. I would not be the artist I am today."

At 14, she left Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Dallas, Texas with her mother. There, the two went through hard times but Alexandria used them to sharpen her skills as a songwriter. "We moved a lot and being the new kid was difficult. Writing songs was the perfect outlet for anything I was going through."

After she graduated high school, Alexandria was eager to take a shot at a career in music and chose Atlanta for it's buzzing music scene. She briefly attended Clark Atlanta University and started reaching out to producers online, asking if they were looking for talent.

She was thrilled to receive a response from Atlanta hit-maker Polow Da Don, but there was one problem: she didn't have any music to submit. "That was a huge lesson for me. You can want something so bad but you have to be prepared."

Alexandria recorded her first demo with Grammy-Nominated producer, Justen "J-Rob" Robinson (Chrisette Michelle, Wale) and in 2011, this demo would catch the attention of Atlanta based producer, Ethereal of Awful Records. Initially just a friendship online, Alexandria and Ethereal finally met in person and their artistic chemistry was immediate and organic. Ethereal then produced her first album and the two would go on to be called the “Aaliyah and Timbaland” of Awful Records.

Alexandria’s impressive debut album ‘Rebirth' formed a respectable name for itself through the media and continues to receive recognition today. In early 2015, FACT Magazine named it one of the "10 Best Albums We Missed In 2014".

The album depicts her processing trauma from an abusive relationship and the many stages of healing. Says Alexandria, "This album was my way of making a negative into a positive. In my process of healing, I realized that I could help someone else. I'm passionate about helping women and encouraging them."

In 2015, she released the "BAD" EP, which premiered with FACT Magazine and Complex Magazine covered the remix of single "Skyscrapers" featuring rapper, and Awful Records founder Father.

The following year, Alexandria released the "Promise" EP, which Bandcamp called one of the "Best Albums of 2016”.

Alexandria's second full-length album, 'Cut of Cloth', was to follow and though it didn't receive much media recognition upon its release, it is undeniably a favorite amongst her fans. Shortly after the album's release, Alexandria made the move from Atlanta to Los Angeles and began performing as much as possible, including a filmed live set for NTS Radio. "Going to cities you've never been to and seeing people in the crowd that know every lyric to your song is such an amazing feeling. It's a great reminder of how far I've come."

Outside of her own releases, Alexandria has collaborated as a songwriter with Mr. Jukes, Bombay Bicycle Club's frontman Jack Steadman, on his 2017 album "God First” (track “Tears”). This album also features collaborations with De La Soul, Lalah Hathaway and BJ the Chicago Kid. Her most recent collaboration is with English singer Kindness on their latest album "Something Like a War”, which also features Jazmine Sullivan and Robyn. Alexandria is credited as co-writer of "Who You Give Your Heart To”.

Now in 2020, Alexandria has re-emerged from over 2 years of writing and working behind the scenes with her new album “Journey”. She offered a sneak peek of the project with a live performance of single “Ain’t Polite” at the Bandcamp HQ in Oakland in February and will be releasing the single April 28th via Text Me Records. Her new album will be released by the San Francisco-based label on May 15th and includes work with producers Patrick Brown, GrandBankss, Taylor "Tay Dex" Dexter and Wesley Singerman. Fans can expect to hear exactly what they’ve grown to love from Alexandria - but now from an artist seasoned by experience and with a story to tell. Her new album wraps you in hypnotic beats and rich harmonies centered around a voice guaranteed to make you lose track of time as she takes you on her “journey”.