Best DJ Roxx Podcasts (2024)

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What Rihanna Taught me about Confidence 15:13

2+ y ago15:13

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Last series, I looked at the careers of some of the most successful female artists of all time, breaking down their journeys to learn how they got to where they got to, what career and life lessons we could pull from them and how they experienced their success, verses how we experienced it as onlookers. I believe that Hip hop is about overcoming ad…

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Songwriting, and Navigating the Music Industry While Growing Up. An Interview with Artist and Songwriter RuthAnne. 34:51

2+ y ago34:51

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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 ‘T…

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Hot Girl History: Ms Lauryn Hill 18:39

2+ y ago18:39

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This week I take a look at a woman who's relatively short music catalog has had an incredible legacy. As always, this isn’t just a biography, but we’re looking at the decisions she made in her career and challenges, to get to where she has. Ms Lauryn Hill Handles: IG and Twitter: @MsLaurynHill Hot Girls Handles: Mixes - https://soundcloud.com/lexon…

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Collaborations, Travelling the World and the ideal Studio, an Interview with Ashibah 38:08

2+ y ago38:08

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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…

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First Gigs, and Prioritising, an Interview with DJ Krystal Roxx 37:52

2+ y ago37:52

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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 …

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What MC Lyte Taught Me About Being First 9:05

2+ y ago9:05

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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,…

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Music as a Way of Life; An Interview with singer and 'Trash' co-founder, Indira May 29:46

2+ y ago29:46

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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 fema…

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What Madonna Taught Me About Independance 11:21

2+ y ago11:21

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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: @lexonthedecks Madonna Handles: @madonna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Longevity, Collaboration, and the Journey of Sounds: An Interview with Donae'O 29:49

2+ y ago29:49

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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 …

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What Dionne Warwick Taught Me About Grace 12:42

2+ y ago12:42

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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 Warwic…

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UK Women in Hip-Hop and Inspiring Younger Gens through Creativity: An Interview with Shay D 42:25

2+ y ago42:25

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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, an…

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What Salt-N-Pepa Taught Me About Happy Accidents 10:04

2+ y ago10:04

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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 Hosted on Acast.…

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Self-recording, Celebrations and Faith with Naomi Kimpenu 38:23

2+ y ago38:23

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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 hersel…

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Touring, Perfectionism and The Truest Route to Success with Terry Hooligan, DJ, Founder of My DJ Hub and On The Rise DJ Academy 57:00

2+ y ago57:00

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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 ri…

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What Nelly Furtado Taught Me About An Artist's Evolution 14:00

2+ y ago14:00

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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 h…

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Radio, Music Production, Managing Deadlines, and Navigating the Industry a Second Time Around, with KG 50:05

2+ y ago50:05

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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…

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What Alicia Keys Taught Me About Songwriting 13:07

2+ y ago13:07

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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 lesso…

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Miami, Directing and Ayahuasca with Director Des Gray 32:57

3y ago32:57

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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. S…

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What Chaka Khan Taught Me About Diva 9:03

3y ago9:03

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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 Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Songwriting, Self-Confidence and Transparency with Artist Kelly Kiara 42:14

3y ago42:14

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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-reflec…

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What Amy Winehouse Taught Me About Timeless-ness 15:41

3y ago15:41

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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 A…

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Vision Boards, Musical Theatre, and L.A. with Lavaud 47:02

3y ago47:02

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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 coll…

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What Enya Taught Me About Music 19:27

3y ago19:27

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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 …

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A&R, Black Music Coalition, Speaking Up and Career Journeys, with Komali Scott-Jones 54:31

3y ago54:31

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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_krldn Lex Handles: @lexonthedecks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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What Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Taught Me About Finding Your Space 14:21

3y ago14:21

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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 jus…

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Creativity, Collaboration and Consistency with Blue Lab Beats 42:47

3y ago42:47

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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 i…

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What Nina Simone Taught Me About Conflict 19:37

3y ago19:37

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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 th…

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Grime, Photography and the Energy of Live Shows with Ellie Ramsden 27:52

3y ago27:52

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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…

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Drum and Bass, 1Xtra, Raving and Mentorship with DJ Flight 43:57

3y ago43:57

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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 wor…

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What Eve Taught Me About Entrepreneurship 17:10

3y ago17:10

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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 include…

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Calypso, Island Pop, Accidents and Inspiration with Kalpee 20:26

3y ago20:26

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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 l…

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What Aaliyah Taught Me About Legacy 15:21

3y ago15:21

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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 in…

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Motorsport, Fabric, DJing and Identity, with NINJA 38:38

3y ago38:38

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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.n1nja Lex Handles @lexonthedecks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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What Anastacia Taught Me About Control 15:20

3y ago15:20

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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 wit…

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Voice Notes, Staying Active, Touring and Rudimental, with MORGAN 35:25

3y ago35:25

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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 h…

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What Destiny's Child Taught Me About Focus 20:20

3y ago20:20

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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 thr…

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Musical Lineage, Independence and Jamming with Paul McCartney, with Shingai 1:03:44

3y ago1:03:44

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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 m…

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What Aretha Franklin Taught Me About Power 14:47

3y ago14:47

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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 …

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Production, Collaboration and Trusting Your Taste, with Linden Jay 39:42

3y ago39:42

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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 wha…

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What Foxy Brown Taught Me About Talent 22:26

3y ago22:26

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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…

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Songwriting, Thinking Big and Living Your Purpose with Bellah 48:35

3y ago48:35

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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 danc…

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Faith, Resilience and Not Stopping with Alicai Harley 36:52

3y ago36:52

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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 chan…

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What Queen Latifah Taught Me About Fortitude 15:42

3y ago15:42

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Hot Girl History: Queen Latifah While 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 performanc…

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What Kelis Taught Me About Expression 20:23

3+ y ago20:23

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Hot Girl History: Kelis This 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 def…

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Releasing during Covid, Soundcloud, and 2021 Goals with Rachel Foxx 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

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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 h…

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House Music, Trusting the signs, Ibiza and Ownership with Ultra Naté 59:38

3+ y ago59:38

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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 Han…

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What Koffee Taught Me About Gratitude 14:28

3+ y ago14:28

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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 - @originalkoffee Hot Girls Handles: Mixes - https://soundcloud.com/lexonthedecks/sets/hot-girls-…

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The Girls About Peckham, Gentrification, BLM, and community with Natalie Worgs, founder of gIRLS aBOUT pPECKHAM 34:10

3+ y ago34:10

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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 gentrificat…

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What Ciara Taught Me About Self-Belief 19:06

3+ y ago19:06

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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 exp…

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Timing, Labels, the Producer x Artist Relationship, and Evolution, with Rapper Jelani Blackman 46:28

3+ y ago46:28

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Hot Girls: Intimate and Entertaining Conversations about Creativity and the Music Industry This 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 f…

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