Today we’d like to introduce you to Lexx.
Hi Lexx, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember. I started singing before I could speak. Growing up bilingual, music became another language for me. At our Friday night family dinners, I would put on little performances for everyone. Looking back, music was always my way of expressing things I didn’t necessarily know how to put into words.
As I got older, I started participating in talent shows throughout school, and in middle school I began writing my own music. I would record cover songs in a studio. the first time I was in a studio was when I was 11-12 years old. In high school, I would spend my free time in the chorus room, playing piano and writing. It became a place where I could be completely myself.
When I was 18, a friend introduced me to one of my producers, and we’ve been making music together ever since. That relationship really helped me begin turning songwriting from something I did privately into something I could share with other people. I also started performing more at fundraisers and events. My dream was always to inspire. I loved that it could connect me to people and create something meaningful.
In June 2023, I decided to step away from music for a while. A series of events made me “lose my voice” and I was struggling to figure out how I wanted to move forward. But by October 2023, something shifted in me. I found a new reason for my voice.
My relationship with music changed. What I wanted to say, what I wanted to write about, and why I wanted people to hear it all became bigger than simply making pop music or pursuing a career. I realized that my voice could be used for something with a deeper purpose; to tell stories, connect people, preserve memories, and speak about the things that matter to me.
That realization completely changed the way I approach my music today. I’m still growing as an artist, and I’m still figuring out exactly where this journey will take me, but I know now that I don’t want to make music just to be heard.
I want to make music because I have something to say. Also in the hopes that whoever is listening feels less alone and heard.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. For a long time, I would work, save up and the first chance I had, I would go into the studio and record. Music wasn’t always something I had the budget or resources to pursue consistently, but I found ways to make it happen. If I had the opportunity, I took it.
I’ve also had to push myself outside of my comfort zone. I had to learn how to be comfortable in front of a camera, make videos, promote myself, and share my personality in ways I never had to before. The world of social media is constantly changing.
Part of me still appreciates the old-school way of doing things making the music, performing, building relationships, and letting the art speak for itself. At the same time, I’m learning that being an artist today means understanding the new world too. Social media is such a huge part of how artists connect with people and build communities.
I’m constantly learning from other new and emerging artists, especially artists who are figuring it out alongside me. There’s something really inspiring about watching people my age experiment, take risks, and create their own paths. It reminds me that there isn’t one formula for becoming an artist.And then there have been the bigger questions: Am I on the right path? What do I want my music to mean? What do I want people to feel when they hear me?
I actually stepped away from music in 2023 because I needed to figure some of that out. But that time away ultimately helped me understand why I wanted to come back.I realized that I wasn’t just trying to make songs anymore. I had a deeper reason for using my voice.
I’m still learning the balance how to adapt to changing industry while staying true to myself.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. I seek to inspire. I’ve always loved education, writing, and reading, and teaching and using those skills throughout my life naturally led me into songwriting. I fell in love with poetry when I was in 4th grade, and I think that love of words has always stayed with me.
I’m most proud of how easily I can connect with new people and tell stories. I love how creative my ideas can be, and I’m proud of my ability to capture emotion and make someone feel something through my music.
What sets me apart is my story. I’m a first-generation American. My parents fled Iran in 1979, and I’m a proud Jewish Persian artist. My background, experiences, and the stories I grew up with are a big part of how I see the world and what I bring into my music.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
I think the biggest thing I’d want readers to know is that I’m still becoming. I don’t have everything figured out, and I don’t think I’m supposed to. I’m learning from every person I meet, every place I go, and every story I hear.
Something that has gotten me through many moments in my life is actually a lyric I wrote: “Don’t lose faith, don’t lose hope, keep on moving forward; though it’s a lonely road.” I think that really captures how I try to approach life. There are times when the road feels lonely or uncertain, but I remind myself to keep moving forward.
I want to continue using my voice through music, storytelling, and education to inspire people and create connections. I’m proud of where I come from, proud of the stories that shaped me, and excited to see where my own story takes me next.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/lexxmusic20
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsoordinarylexx
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18JW4qWZ6Y/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-tubian-05615b365
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@notsoordinarylexx
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notsoordinarylexx
