What Rihanna Taught me about Confidence
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 th...
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The home of intimate, open conversations on creativity and the music industry. Now in its third season, HOT GIRLS, continues to be the space where musicians and creatives have raw conversati...
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Songwriting, and Navigating the Music Industry While Growing Up. An Interview with Artist and Songwriter RuthAnne.
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 d...
Hot Girl History: Ms Lauryn Hill
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...
Collaborations, Travelling the World and the ideal Studio, an Interview with Ashibah
Danish / Egyptian DJ, singer and producer Ashibah has been steadily building an impressive discography, wearing the hats of singer, songwrit...
First Gigs, and Prioritising, an Interview with DJ Krystal Roxx
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...
What MC Lyte Taught Me About Being First
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 intimat...
Music as a Way of Life; An Interview with singer and 'Trash' co-founder, Indira May
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 g...
What Madonna Taught Me About Independance
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...
Longevity, Collaboration, and the Journey of Sounds: An Interview with Donae'O
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...
What Dionne Warwick Taught Me About Grace
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...
UK Women in Hip-Hop and Inspiring Younger Gens through Creativity: An Interview with Shay D
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...
What Salt-N-Pepa Taught Me About Happy Accidents
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 ga...
Self-recording, Celebrations and Faith with Naomi Kimpenu
Naomi Kimpenu is one of the most exciting singer-songwriters to emerge this Autumn. With ballads which combine beautiful melodies with soulf...
Touring, Perfectionism and The Truest Route to Success with Terry Hooligan, DJ, Founder of My DJ Hub and On The Rise DJ Academy
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 T...
What Nelly Furtado Taught Me About An Artist's Evolution
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 an...
Radio, Music Production, Managing Deadlines, and Navigating the Industry a Second Time Around, with KG
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 f...
What Alicia Keys Taught Me About Songwriting
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 cho...
Miami, Directing and Ayahuasca with Director Des Gray
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 mu...
What Chaka Khan Taught Me About Diva
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.....
Songwriting, Self-Confidence and Transparency with Artist Kelly Kiara
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 con...