Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexis Branch.
Alexis Branch, affectionately known as “Lex” is the newest Entertainer to hit the scene, but she is FAR from new to the industry. She is truly a “Jack of all Trades”. Originally known as an R&B Singer from the group “BLISS”, her many talents expand to include: Dancer, Songwriter, Actress, Content Curator/Animated Character and TV Host as well.
Originally from Chesterfield, VA and now, in Atlanta, Georgia. Internationally known, Lex picks up the torch and continues to blaze the trail previously traveled by insanely successful entertainers including Aaliyah and Janet Jackson.
Alexis’s music career started in Virginia at the mere age of 8 years old when she created a singing group by the name of BLISS. The group was managed by her father Gregory “Mr. G” Branch and later moved to ATL, GA to secure further opportunities. After a successful run with BLISS to include appearances on MTV, BET, and two successful overseas tours to both the UK and Barbados, Alexis decided to step out on faith in 2016 to pursue her career further as a solo artist.
In June of 2016, Alexis teamed up with super-producer and Love & Hip Hop superstar Steven Jordan, affectionately known as “Stevie J”, to become the first female artist under his management company, Danger Zone Entertainment.
Together, they created her first solo single entitled “Let You Go” produced by Stevie J and written by Lex.
She made her solo television debut on VH1’s hit show “Leave it to Stevie” showcasing her new solo journey as Stevie J’s artist. “Let You Go” was also released on VH1 along with a performance of the sexy, sultry new single.
Alexis has since left Danger Zone & is now independently preparing to release a new single & Album in 2020
Along with her new musical projects, Lex has been hard at work in the film industry securing multiple roles in films such as “Dear Hard Work” & “Raw” all while also writing & pitching films/shows for her animated character “LITTY LEX” which subsequently, landed her as a Correspondent for the 2018 BET Social Awards. She continues to work with BET as a content creator.
She is exhausting all of her talents and leaving no stone unturned. Whether singing, dancing, writing, creating or acting, she is a force to be reckoned with.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The road has been FAR from smooth! There have been many struggles to include leaving the group BLISS that I made when I was 8, to trying to figure out how to pay bills when the show bookings slowed down. I’ve dealt with depression and wanting to give up on everything because I’ve literally given my all to an industry that continues to knock you down. I’ve been told I was too dark and that was why I was not signed. After pulling myself out of a terribly bad space, I changed my mindset and decide not to give up.
Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
I’m a singer, dancer, songwriter, content creator, actress, and overall entertainer. I put a lot into my stage performances because I grew up on 90’s artists such as Aaliyah, Janet & Michael Jackson, Missy Elliot, etc… and I think that separates me from others because all I know is PERFORMANCE and my desire is to leave people feeling how I felt when I watched my idols perform.
I also have a goofy side to me which birthed my animated character “Litty Lex” she’s an inspirational, sarcastic but clean comedy character. She’s different because while she has a little sarcasm in her messages, she doesn’t curse or come off in an offensive way. She has a “matter of fact” attitude and is all about positive energy.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I wouldn’t call it luck. I would call it preparation meeting perfect timing. Things just fall in my lap, or I’m at the right place at the right time but in hindsight, a lot of the opportunities that I’ve gotten have been a result of me purposely placing myself in the vicinity of opportunity. Whether it be staying at the studio for hours just in case the right person may walk in and need a female vocal on their record, or me making sure I’m in a room with tastemakers just to tell them my name. Those things stuck with me down the line and people remembered that “girl with the long blue or blonde hair” that’s always plugging her music & talents.
Contact Info:
- Email: bookinglex@gmail.com
- Instagram: @Iamalexisbranch & @itsLittyLex
- Twitter: @iamAlexisBranch
Image Credit:
Rainey Photos @USFJRAIN
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