Emerging rapper and singer Lexa Gates has just released her highly anticipated new track, “I Just Can’t Be Alone.” This poignant song delves deep into the complexities of relationships, revealing the inner turmoil and contradictions that come with love and loneliness. With production by Billy Lemos, known for his work with Omar Apollo and Still Woozy, the track combines soulful beats, jazzy melodies, and Lexa’s unique blend of rap and smooth vocals.
The song's lyrical content is raw and unfiltered, offering a stream-of-consciousness exploration of love, self-identity, and fear of being alone. Lexa’s verses capture the contradictions and relatable emotions of navigating relationships, with lines like, “Should I really be a douche bag? I’m indifferent, ha, you mad. Spending time, shit, not bad. Spin around, fall back,” and “Nah, that can’t be it. This is true love, isn’t it? You and I vs. everyone. Made a plan, let’s stick with it.”
Accompanying the track is a beautifully crafted music video that Lexa directed, edited, and styled herself. The video showcases her ethereal presence and features a dreamy, retro-yet-edgy aesthetic that perfectly complements the soulful nature of the song, highlighting her authentic creative vision.
Lexa Gates stands out in the rap scene with her introspective and unapologetically honest approach. At just 23 years old, the Queens-native has quickly built a loyal fanbase with her ability to evoke deep emotions through her music. Her musical journey began with her mother, who taught her music theory and composition. They performed together in cafes until Lexa dropped out of school at 15, later discovering the power of home recording as a creative outlet.
Her 2022 album, Universe Wrapped in Flesh, marked the beginning of her evolving style and reflected her life experiences and sobriety. Earlier this year, her single “Angel” went viral on TikTok, amassing over 1 million streams on Spotify and earning her an appearance on the popular YouTube series On The Radar. This success led to performances at the Great Escape Festival in the UK, sold-out shows in London and Brooklyn, and an upcoming performance at The Echoplex in Los Angeles.
Looking ahead, Lexa Gates is driven by a desire to inspire and support her family, particularly her mother and sister. She speaks about her future with poetic optimism, saying, “I just want to do things for my mom and my sister and show my mom that this stuff is possible and it’s not a dream. If you can think about it, you can get it done.”
Listen to “I Just Can’t Be Alone” below.
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