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 experienc

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

Dec 17th, 2021 34m 51s

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

Hot Girl History: Ms Lauryn Hill

Dec 9th, 2021 18m 39s

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 L

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

Dec 6th, 2021 38m 8s

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 M

First Gigs, and Prioritising, an Interview with DJ Krystal Roxx

Nov 25th, 2021 37m 52s

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 s

What MC Lyte Taught Me About Being First

Nov 16th, 2021 9m 5s

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 L

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

Nov 10th, 2021 29m 46s

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

What Madonna Taught Me About Independance

Nov 1st, 2021 11m 21s

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 independenc

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

Oct 21st, 2021 29m 49s

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 l

What Dionne Warwick Taught Me About Grace

Oct 18th, 2021 12m 42s

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 s

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

Oct 6th, 2021 42m 25s

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 wor

What Salt-N-Pepa Taught Me About Happy Accidents

Oct 4th, 2021 10m 4s

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 ep

What Salt-N-Pepa Taught Me About Happy Accidents

Oct 4th, 2021 10m 4s

Self-recording, Celebrations and Faith with Naomi Kimpenu

Sep 22nd, 2021 38m 23s

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 explora

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

Sep 3rd, 2021 57m

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 t

What Nelly Furtado Taught Me About An Artist's Evolution

Aug 27th, 2021 14m

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 w

What Nelly Furtado Taught Me About An Artist's Evolution

Aug 27th, 2021 14m

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

Aug 18th, 2021 50m 5s

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

What Alicia Keys Taught Me About Songwriting

Aug 7th, 2021 13m 7s

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 ch

What Alicia Keys Taught Me About Songwriting

Aug 7th, 2021 13m 7s

Miami, Directing and Ayahuasca with Director Des Gray

Jul 21st, 2021 32m 57s

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 tha

What Chaka Khan Taught Me About Diva

Jul 15th, 2021 9m 3s

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 other

What Chaka Khan Taught Me About Diva

Jul 15th, 2021 9m 3s

Songwriting, Self-Confidence and Transparency with Artist Kelly Kiara

Jul 7th, 2021 42m 14s

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 t

What Amy Winehouse Taught Me About Timeless-ness

Jun 30th, 2021 15m 41s

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 soun