The Kelly Alexander Show

80 Empire - New Album with Doodlebug from Digable Planets!

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Adrian and Lucas of 80 Empire who have a new album called "A Galactic Love Supreme" which features Doodlebug from legendary Hip-Hop group Digable Planets. Adrian and Lucas let us know how their musical careers took off, how they became friends and collaborators with Doodlebug and what this new album is all about. They also tell us what group text they'd love to be a part of when it comes to two famous rap groups, which artists they'd love to collaborate with in the future and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening! 

Alessia Cara - New Album & Heading Out On Tour!

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back Grammy Award-winning and Juno Award-winning Canadian recording artist Alessia Cara talking about her new album Love & Hyperbole and the excitement she’s feeling about heading out on tour. Kelly then pays tribute to phenomenal recording artist Angie Stone who unexpectedly passed away recently at the age of 63 and she also has some exciting casting news for the Shrek franchise. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening! 

Anjulie - Making Rihanna & Selena Gomez Feel Good!

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back Juno Award-winning recording artist Anjulie who not only writes songs for artists like Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Icona Pop and Nelly Furtado but also for herself. Anjulie's latest hit is "Chai and Sunshine," a song that has over one million streams and counting and has also caught the attention of Rihanna and Selena Gomez. Anjulie talks to us about navigating the music industry, her love for Janet Jackson, how her friendship and songwriting relationship with Nelly Furtado began as well as the creation of "Chai and Sunshine" and why Rihanna reached out to her about it. We also talk about the importance of social media for an artist's career, what she always has in her fridge and why she wants to work with super producer and songwriter Max Martin. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening! 

Dean Anthony Lee - Dreams Do Come True!

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome dancer, choreographer & artistic director Dean Anthony Lee to the show! Dean has worked with some industry heavyweights like Shania Twain, Eve, Kylie Minogue, The Pussycat Dolls, Leona Lewis, Little Mix, Cheryl Cole and Janet Jackson. Dean shares how he got his start in dance, the importance of making a solid first impression, what it was like to be a part of the X-Factor UK and how his connection to Janet Jackson came to be. Dean also lets us know what it was like to be asked to choreograph for Janet, how he approached making a few changes to some of her iconic choreography and what Janet is like as a friend and colleague. Dean lets us know what dance has brought to his life, what projects he's got coming up in the future and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening! 

Jann Arden - MIXTAPE!

The Kelly Alexander Show is very excited to welcome Juno Award-winning recording artist, actor, writer and producer Jann Arden who has released her new album called "MIXTAPE." This album takes you back to the 90's where Jann takes some classic 90's hit songs like TLC's "Waterfalls," Everything But The Girl's "Missing," Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game," and Seal's "Crazy" and given them a twist of her vocal magic. Jann talks to us about what was involved in choosing the cover songs she included on this project, what it was like for her in the 90's when her own music career took off, which artists she'd love to be on a 90's reunion tour with and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!