Ari Lennox Has Always Felt Slept On. That's What Motivates Her.
Lennox became the first female signee to J. Cole's Dreamville label in 2015. Now, with the release of her debut album, Shea Butter Baby, fans are showing up for her soulful sound and storytelling.
When critics talk about musician Ari Lennox, they use words like "classic" and "timeless" to describe her soulful R&B sound. But it's been a long road to this recent breakout success.
After years of grinding independently by uploading her music online and working odd jobs like driving Uber, the 28-year-old became the first's in 2015. With the release of her debut album, earlier this year, audiences are showing up and showing love for the other side of Lennox. That means frank songs about today's realities â from being broke or moving your first place to figuring out where you stand in relationships that aren't so clear cut.
