In Conversation With Lex Rush

Lex Rush is an MC’s MC. From Queens, New York, the hip-hop artist cut her teeth through the battle rap and open mic scenes in the city, building her confidence and lyricism along the way. Over the years, she’s released several mixtapes and EPs, including Unbridled Enthusiasm and Queens Affairs, as well as collaborative projects such as The Best is Over with P. Cruz. Consistently, Lex is pushing her pen and reimagining her artistry with each new track. Whenever you are listening to a Lex Rush song, you are bound to be surprised by the sample she uses or the wordplay she flips.In our conversation today, we unpack the making of her projects and her method to songwriting. From her time at MC night showcases like End Of The Week to her modern collaborations with Becky Krill, we cover the vast experiences from Lex Rush’s career. There are some songs she’s just released that we cover, as well as songs on the way for which we get new information. Lex was so much fun to talk to and full of great insights into her work and process to creating music.FOLLOW LEX ON INSTAGRAM HERE This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ifeveryourelistening.substack.com/subscribe