We had the good fortune of connecting with Lexus Risean and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lexus, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?
I’m from Vallejo, Ca but I moved to Kansas City, Mo at around 12. I was brought up in church and sang in my church choir and school choirs my whole life. It made me develop my love for music and performing. Growing up My mother use to play music all day at home from gospel, r&b, jazz to country. It made me a writer and made me want to be a singer.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I make music from the heart. My lyrics come from what I am feeling at the moment. Rather I am happy, sad, or heartbroken. Slow, soothing,and healing is how I would describe my music. I aim for my words to be simple with a big impact. Lyrics that are real and Relatable. I also allow my beats to have its moments I think that’s something that sets me apart in the new generation. I feel like Most artists now days ride their beats straight through but I want you to enjoy all of the music I guess its my love for jazz that inspires that part. I Surround myself around people that love me and support me that I trust. I pray daily these are the things that get me through my challenges it’s not easy but it’s worth it because I love it. I am all bout love! Self love and loving others.

Everything I stand for will be uplifting and my music will always be uplifting I hope it brings joy to all who listens that’s my goal! I’ve learned that what you give is what you get so I give everything my best and I do everything with love. That’s how I got here today!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Okay so first off I am a huge lake and garden type of person.I enjoy going to white rock lake and walking the trail or fishing. If I feel more in a party mood I like to hang in deep ellum as well. Club n9ne was the first club I ever been too in Dallas I take people there whenever they come visit me out here. I’m not big on eating out I’m simple lol I enjoy Fox gas station tacos or a good chicken place.

Oh and I love six flags im a roller coaster freak so we most definitely have to go there and get some good ole funnel cakes while we’re at it.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I wanna give a shout out to God first and my mom for always believing in me and motivating me. Thank you to my mom, dad, and granny for speaking life, love and confidence into me. Thank you Moma for keeping my kids on my long studio nights and rehearsals. Thank you for teaching me about god and keeping me in church. For that I know where to go when I’m lost I know how to pray and keep going. I know god so again first and last shout out to my creator there would be no me without you!

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