the queen’s native steps up

Elite Vessel

With the release of her latest album, Elite Vessel, Lexa Gates is proving she has a unique style and sound that can’t be ignored.

This is her first release through a major label, featuring jazzy samples, ethereal synths, old school NYC hip hop drums and a voice that booth soothes and stuns, Lexa Gates has built a brilliantly balanced sound that keeps the listener consistently entertained and wanting more. These days, I find it rare to come across an artist that captures the gritty style and classic essence of old school New York-style hip hop the way Lexa does - it so quite refreshing.

Floating across woozy beats, she sings about her day-to-day life in Queens, her romantic experiences, modern-day angst, her ambitious nature and everything in-between. She takes you on a journey with a wonderful mix of light-hearted fun and depth of soul and spirit, shining a light on what it is to be a young woman in the world today.

MUSICAL STYLE

Her style of singing is one thing, but seeing her perform her music is another. She sounds almost lazy as she glides over each track, yet in her videos she is so expressive, snapping at her lyrics with vigour while displaying the presence of a powerful woman - the juxtaposition is captivating.

This adds an extra layer of depth to her character, she entertains with ease and she’s not afraid to be a bit goofy too - with memes and “skit” elements splashed throughout the album, she delivers an eclectic mix of creative flavour that is truly honest. She makes a real connection with her audience in this way, making one feel like you are getting to peak behind the scenes into her life.

COP THAT SHIT!

Her latest video single off the album, “Stupid”, amassed over 100k views on YouTube in a week and features an empowered group of women in an office setting as she rides the beat with rhymes of ambition and success.

All in all, a petit singer from Puerto Rico, raised in Queens has created something special and it seems as though she is here to stay.

Elite Vessel - available on now all streaming platforms.