Elexis Ansley The US artist holds talent across the arts as a singer/songwriter, actress and multiinstrumentalist. Elexis Ansley delivers positivity and meaningful thoughts through song to broaden the minds of her listeners. Her sound is influenced by the greats such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Etta James and Amy Winehouse. Elexis Ansley is currently celebrating success as her pop/ EDM single ’One Life’ reached #16 in the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart. To date, It has spent 7 weeks in the chart whilst the music video has racked up over 100,000 views on YouTube. The video opens with distressing narratives of three unfulfilled lives. Won’t let ‘em tell me who I can and can’t be. This powerful message bursts through, telling us that life is precious and we should make the most of it. This is brought together with the bright dance track and colourful visual elements. Come with me up to the stars. ‘Way Up’ is her latest song which shares a motivational sense of freedom, enjoying life and breaking through the clouds. Ray of light, shining bright. Her strikingly sexy and liberated attitude shines 18
through the sweet voice. The exciting dance production compliments this theme with a lively rhythm and a captivating atmosphere. The music video puts Elexis in the spotlight with performance shots against lots of beautiful and artistic sceneries. Come and set me free. It's a very indulgent video and song, pulling together this concept of self-love and empowerment. Amidst this excitement, Elexis Ansley took time out to speak to us about her journey… Tell us about yourself and how you got into music. I first learned that I could sing at age 3 and from then on I knew that I wanted to be a singer. I started playing the flute at age 9 and I pursued it pretty heavily. Flute was my principal instrument in college. I sang in my high school talent shows, choir, madrigals, and at church. I learned the bass guitar by sophomore year and played in the school jazz band. Music was healing for me growing up, an escape almost, and that was true for me regarding all of the arts. Your latest single ‘Way Up’ is interesting, can you tell us the ideas behind this song? "Way Up" is about falling in love with someone who leaves you hanging. The only thing you can
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