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In today’s landscape there are artists who follow trends, artists who live by them, and artists who don’t know how to get involved; and then there’s Lenexx. This Dominican Santiaguera hailing from Queens New York, hit the internet and it will never, ever be the same. In love with the fusion of Brasilian Baile Funk and the roots of Reggaeton, the 21 year old songstress on the rise is taking music lovers by storm with no intention of stopping and boy are we better off for it.
“I feel like when you don’t use an idea, it goes into a cloud and God gives it to somebody else. So you have to stop sleeping on yourself and put your stuff out there”–A bold and courageous take mirroring the pace she has set for herself and the perfect parallel for the work ethic she has demonstrated to the world, and its caught the attention of key players of the industry.
Whether you’re intrigued by the unique fusion she is pioneering, funketón that cleverly blends Brazilian Baile Funk and Reggaeton or taken aback by her keen sense of style, if one thing Is proven true–it’s that Lenexx is making one of the best cases for an independent career in music that has yet to be seen by a woman, her wisdom proving impressive.
Sabor a Açai is one of the first tracks teasing her upcoming debut album I Love Funketón, and it immediately reinforces her position at the forefront of a Baile Funk–Reggaeton fusion sound she’s actively shaping. The record is a flirty, high-energy number that feels built for movement, blending Brazilian funk rhythms with reggaeton’s bounce in a way that keeps the track constantly in motion. There are moments where the rapid delivery can make the lyrics slightly hard to follow, but the infectious beat more than carries the experience from start to finish. Her coquettish line “oye moreno que tú me hiciste?” pulls you in instantly and sets the tone for the song’s playful concept, where kisses are framed as tasting like açaí. It’s a clever cultural bridge that nods to both Spanish-speaking listeners and the Brazilian diaspora through flirtation and sensory imagery. Ultimately, “Sabor a Açai” is a win for Lenexx — a confident step forward in defining her sonic identity.
Only time will prove if my desire for a bit more enunciation is a lackluster point in the grand scheme of the music, or a point that stems from what I truly believe, as the desire to see her music consumed without scrutiny. Am I projecting due to my experience of having witnessed certain ethnic groups pick apart the Caribbean Spanish we cherish or something deeper. What I am sure of is that Sabor A Açai passed the aux test, is sure to be a summer favorite and Lenexx has a lot more where that came from–and those who listen are sure to become infatuated with an aspect of her awe inspiring story in the making.
