Birth name: Alex Samson
Born: Jan 4,
Kaduna, North Romi, Nigeria
Genres: Hip hop
Occupations: Rapper, singer, songwriter, video director
Years active 2012–present
Labels Lexy records
Associated acts
JJC Skillz KCee, Ice Prince, Klever Jay, DeeBee Collabo, J-
Tunez, 2face, 9ice, Tipsy, 2Kriss, TeebeeO
Website: www.kinglexy.com
Alex Samson (born January 4,), better known by this
stage name King Lexy a Nigerian rap artist, he was Born
to a family of two, he lived with his Grand Parents
through out his school days, till he eventually moved
out of the Ghetto.
Given the name Alex Samson, King Lexy
never saw his
biological father since the day he was born on January
4/1984 in ABU General Hospital, Kaduna. Raised by his
mother and Grand Parents, Samson and Rebecca
Odaudu, together with his Antis, little Lexy had
developed a profound interest in melodic tunes,
particularly rap music. "he always liked rapping," he
admitted. "I rapped every chance he got." Calling
himself little pac, he then started to join some talent
competitions around his hometown at the age of 13
Life was not really easy for him while he was growing
up, but due to the determination he had in life to
achieve his dreams, he was able to fight it hard and
rough through out his school days till he eventually
graduated from College. lexy grew up to be a strong
man because he had to do some kind of odd jobs just to
earn a living,
but that has always been a story that he
will live to tell.
While growing up, he loved hip-hop & R&B and some of
the artists who inspired him were Tupac, R kelly and Jay
Rule . When his friends heard his perfect tenor voice,
they eventually encouraged him to drop a rap and he
did just that. lexy performed at many talent shows and
won many prizes and awards at his younger age. lexy
have also met a lot of artists with whom he have worked
with behind the scenes. Along the line no one was there
to support him and none believed in him and his
dreams, so his grand parents whom lexy was staying
with decided to encourage him to finish high school
first, and then they could talk about a possible music
career.
After a period of hard work and struggling, lexy
eventually got a certificate in school
and immediately
moved to London to continue with his studies and music
career. while in London, lexy stayed with his mum who
further encouraged and gave me all the support he
needed to achieve his dream. After achieving a huge
success in the musical line, lexy eventually moved back
to Nigeria to set up a malty million naira records label in
Kaduna Nigeria which was known all over the city
As time goes on lexy started recording dropping mix
tapes and also working on his own songs.. in 2008 lexy
joined a group called (nice t cube), before dropping
down to be a solo artist were he started appearing on
musical videos, mix tapes, singles and also on x-tacy`s
debut album 2007, as well as striking out his own single
"Naija rubber band" which was a solo cut from one of
lexys soundtrack. During that period, while
he was
working on his debut album It's Game Time, he also had
other collaborations with J-blaq, A.T, Deebee Collabo,
Stine Richard as well as dropping some street-level mix
tapes. and his proper debut, naija rubber band, which
was released by Lexy Records in 2008.
Now in Dec 2009, the single 'I Bet She Want Me' helped
to make ready his first album, while In 2010 summer,
he successfully dropped the 'Naija Rubber Band Remix'
with various Nigerian/UK artists, before his debut album
'It's Game Time' came to be in June 2010.
JJC in 2010. Lexy was among the audience who were
called to the stage at the African music award, the
enthusiastic guy eagerly displayed his rhyming skills in
hausa, in front of the crowd without any hesitation.
Much to Lexy`s surprise, he was invited to go backstage
where JJC
later revealed his intention to make him part
of the BigBoyz Entertainment as the Hausa Rapper.
he Gladly accepted this offer, and shortly after Lexy and
JJC the C.E.O drop a hausa single "Na Who" which sold
over 230.000 copies on ITunes and a great video which
was shoot at Brighton beach in the U.K, he afterwards
went around U.K. and Nigeria for a massive tour...
In 2011 Lexy pulled out 7.000 Fans with the "Na Who"
single ft. JJC at the afro beat festival at the
Hammersmith Apollo in London along side some of the
top Nigerian artist like WizKid, Ice Prince, P-Square, JJC
and the BigBoyz Allstars, and Banky W,
Not only gave Lexy a great experience, JJC also took him
to TeeBeeO, a music producer who had previously
Record artists such as JJC, Tipsy, Noni, 2kriss,and many
more artists to reach their
popularity. TeeBeeO Noticed
his potentiality, Lexy started recording with TeebeeO to
collect materials for his next album concrete jungle.
During this process, TeebeeO managed to contribute his
vocal in Lexy`s single "E GET AS E BE" which was the
follow up song for "Na Who" 2010...
In 2011 he drop a new single with Kcee from the ex-
group Kc-Presh "ROMA" which as sold over 215.000
copies on Itunes so far. and he also went on tour in U.K/
Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Dubai and other counties
with a great stage performance.
in 2011 October And he waxes romantic on "Make You
Dey GO," which features R&B stars. Klever Jay & J-
Tunez. "It's me talking to a lady I knew back when I
didn't have much," he says. "We knew each other and
we always felt like it was an attraction, but she was
dealing
with somebody who had way more than him,
who could do way more for her at the time. But now I'm
like, 'What he got that I ain't got besides you right now?
Time will tell, so get it right'."
Lexy would likely rise to be one of the most influential
rappers in Nigerian music industry, King Lexy could also
strive to be a celebrated screen star as well. Included in
the cast of "Street Star" Lexy have made a lavish deal
with God to lead its sitcom, "Lexy" (2013), in which he
set to portray none other than himself. A successful
artist with a list of accomplishment behind him, he
really has surpassed the guys of his generation to
embrace world's recognition. his currently working on
his next album "Concrete Jungle" that will feature other
artists like JJC Skillz, 2face, 9ice, Kcee, Ice Prince, Dee
Bee Collabo,
J-Tunez, Davido, Klever Jay, Noni, Tipsy,
Sainty, Blue Villa, Wacomzy, e.t.c
lexy work so hard to come so far he said i thank my star.
In life we live to learn, and i learnt that the only way you
could get anywhere in life is to belive in God and work
hard towards it. Whether you're a musician, a writer, an
athlete or a businessman, there is no getting around it.
If you do, you'll win-if you don't, you loose.
Personal life
Alex love to have friends that can inspire him to do his
music. and his also a cool guy and he never care about
what people talk about him. he just love living a good
life to be happy He is also personal friends with Kcee,
JJC, Wacomzy, Klever Jay, J-Tunez, V.I.P Ghana and the
fellow Crock City rappers/R&B Artists.
In March 2008, Alex purchased a 2.8 private wooded
acres
with a 3,891-square-foot residence in Abuja
Gwarinpa , a small community southwest of Abuja
Nigeria. The residence includes 5-bedroom, 3-bath eco-
friendly, Brazilian Koa floors, stainless steel appliances,
a separate guest house, and a lavish master suite with
high ceilings. He currently resides there and his 4-
bedroom, residence in crawley west sussex london with
his mum Sally.
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KING LEXY
Basic Info
Genre HIP HOP
Members ING LEXY OFFICIAL FAN PAGE
Hometown LONDON / NIGERIA
Record Label LEXY RECORDS
Gender Male
Influences MY FANS FRIENDS & FAMILY
Current Location LONDON
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