In this episode, Folarin is joined by Chicago-based R&B singer and songwriter itoldLexi. They discuss her early start in music through the Chicago Children’s Choir, the discipline and international experiences that shaped her, and how her parents helped guide her creative journey. Lexi shares her time at Berklee College of Music, navigating finding her sound, and the process of developing as an artist. They also get into her experiences working with Chance the Rapper, performing at Lollapalooza, and building confidence as a performer. The conversation also touches on vulnerability in songwriting, personal growth, her time living in London, and what’s next for her career, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 – Intro

2:30 – Growing up + getting into music (Chicago Children’s Choir)

6:30 – Choir experience + discipline + international travel

11:00 – Musical influences + early songwriting

15:30 – Finding her sound + artistry development

20:00 – Personal growth + London experience + self-improvement

26:30 – Berklee College of Music

32:30 – Songwriting process + vulnerability in music

36:30 – Working with Chance the Rapper + early industry moments

40:30 – Performing (Lollapalooza + live shows)

42:30 – Putting music out + confidence as an artist

43:45 – Goals for the future + what success looks like

45:23 – Outro

CREDITS:

Hosted by Folarin Okulaja

Produced by Folarin Okulaja

Engineered by Folarin Okulaja

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