Latest Lex on the decks Podcast Episodes
What Rihanna Taught me about Confidence
Hot Girls - January 10, 2022 09:01 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsLast 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 on...
Songwriting, and Navigating the Music Industry While Growing Up. An Interview with Artist and Songwriter RuthAnne.
Hot Girls - December 17, 2021 17:32 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt 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 he...
Hot Girl History: Ms Lauryn Hill
Hot Girls - December 09, 2021 10:08 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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: @MsLaurynHi...
Collaborations, Travelling the World and the ideal Studio, an Interview with Ashibah
Hot Girls - December 06, 2021 12:38 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsDanish / 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...
First Gigs, and Prioritising, an Interview with DJ Krystal Roxx
Hot Girls - November 25, 2021 15:16 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 Y...
What MC Lyte Taught Me About Being First
Hot Girls - November 16, 2021 15:52 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsHello 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...
Music as a Way of Life; An Interview with singer and 'Trash' co-founder, Indira May
Hot Girls - November 10, 2021 12:05 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIndira 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...
What Madonna Taught Me About Independance
Hot Girls - November 01, 2021 19:27 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsOne 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 Mado...
Longevity, Collaboration, and the Journey of Sounds: An Interview with Donae'O
Hot Girls - October 21, 2021 17:19 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 ...
What Dionne Warwick Taught Me About Grace
Hot Girls - October 18, 2021 13:34 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsDionne 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 ...
UK Women in Hip-Hop and Inspiring Younger Gens through Creativity: An Interview with Shay D
Hot Girls - October 06, 2021 16:18 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 fo...
What Salt-N-Pepa Taught Me About Happy Accidents
Hot Girls - October 04, 2021 09:44 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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...
Self-recording, Celebrations and Faith with Naomi Kimpenu
Hot Girls - September 22, 2021 13:35 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsNaomi 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...
Touring, Perfectionism and The Truest Route to Success with Terry Hooligan, DJ, Founder of My DJ Hub and On The Rise DJ Academy
Hot Girls - September 03, 2021 09:29 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 ...
What Nelly Furtado Taught Me About An Artist's Evolution
Hot Girls - August 27, 2021 11:59 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsAn 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, i...
Radio, Music Production, Managing Deadlines, and Navigating the Industry a Second Time Around, with KG
Hot Girls - August 18, 2021 07:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsKG, 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 ...
What Alicia Keys Taught Me About Songwriting
Hot Girls - August 07, 2021 09:06 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 ...
Miami, Directing and Ayahuasca with Director Des Gray
Hot Girls - July 21, 2021 06:42 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 so...
What Chaka Khan Taught Me About Diva
Hot Girls - July 15, 2021 07:03 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 sta...
Songwriting, Self-Confidence and Transparency with Artist Kelly Kiara
Hot Girls - July 07, 2021 06:13 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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. I...
What Amy Winehouse Taught Me About Timeless-ness
Hot Girls - June 30, 2021 19:17 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsI 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 ...
Vision Boards, Musical Theatre, and L.A. with Lavaud
Hot Girls - June 23, 2021 06:09 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 indust...
What Enya Taught Me About Music
Hot Girls - June 18, 2021 08:22 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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...
A&R, Black Music Coalition, Speaking Up and Career Journeys, with Komali Scott-Jones
Hot Girls - June 09, 2021 06:23 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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: @lex...
What Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Taught Me About Finding Your Space
Hot Girls - June 02, 2021 07:03 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsGrowing 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 he...
Creativity, Collaboration and Consistency with Blue Lab Beats
Hot Girls - May 26, 2021 07:45 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsHello 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,...
What Nina Simone Taught Me About Conflict
Hot Girls - May 19, 2021 16:59 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday 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...
Grime, Photography and the Energy of Live Shows with Ellie Ramsden
Hot Girls - May 12, 2021 05:48 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 hist...
Drum and Bass, 1Xtra, Raving and Mentorship with DJ Flight
Hot Girls - May 05, 2021 05:24 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsHello 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...
What Eve Taught Me About Entrepreneurship
Hot Girls - April 28, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis 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 con...
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