And as a singer with little desire to conform to any single genre, what remains consistent throughout her artistry is soaring vocal prowess, timeless musicianship and an uplifting message for the masses. With a voice that has been hailed by many as a rare gift, her sound combines the classic vocal stylings of legends like Whitney Houston and Barbara Streisand with the inspirational dynamics she c...
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And as a singer with little desire to conform to any single genre, what remains consistent throughout her artistry is soaring vocal prowess, timeless musicianship and an uplifting message for the masses. With a voice that has been hailed by many as a rare gift, her sound combines the classic vocal stylings of legends like Whitney Houston and Barbara Streisand with the inspirational dynamics she cultivated from her gospel music roots. In the studio and on the stage, she seamlessly segues from contemporary Christian music to heart-wrenching soul, and from silky smooth jazz to stripped pop ballads, unleashing an elegant sound with cross-genre appeal.

Hailing from Gary, Indiana, Alexis pursued her musical training at the distinguished Emerson High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, where she studied classical, operatic and contemporary vocal performance. Early on, she starred in a number of concerts and won an array of awards for singing. After graduating from Indiana University in 2007, she embarked on a musical journey that brought her before audiences across the country at prestigious venues like the Kimmel Center and The Apollo Theater. In 2009, Alexis released her first project, a live gospel recording entitled Striving, and went on to share stages with successful gospel acts such as Dwayne Coleman and Trin-i-tee 5:7.

Now, with a new single entitled “Love Please Never Go Away” and a debut studio EP entitled Royal Renditions: Hymns & Spirituals, Alexis Joi hopes to reach audiences with not just the message in her music, but also the message behind her brand. “I call my audience ‘Royals’ because I want them to experience a spirit of excellence and purity… I want them to walk away feeling complete and uplifted, like royalty in His Kingdom.” If art imitates life, Alexis Joi is a shining example of an artist who brings her personal ideals to every element of her music. “Classic style is in everything that I do, from my wardrobe, to my set, to the merchandise and brands I associate with,” she says.

Classic simplicity is also reflected in the singer’s creative process, allowing her incredible vocal range and smooth-as-butter tone to shine. “My best creative moments come when it’s simply me, a pad and a pianist! As long as the music is flowing sweetly, I am in heaven.” The stripped-down, melodic resonance of the self-written “Love Please Never Go Away” exemplifies that heavenly sound as she sings, “We are here, we are now/I pledge to you
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