Lexa Gates Releases “Past It” – The Emilie Haynie–Produced
First Glimpse Into Her Sophomore Era
听 这里
赞美莱克萨-盖茨
“One of the can’t-miss emerging artists coming out of NYC. With an aesthetic as refreshing as she is unique, the Queens-bred singer-rapper blends the adjacent worlds in poetic fashion.” – 广告牌
“keeps her signature cat-eye wing as sharp as her bars” – The FADER
“Proved herself in a sonic sense with her lyrical capabilities and conversational, punctuating flow but also as a creative multihyphenate.” – Hypebeast
“Her star power is authentic and undeniable.” – 办公室杂志
“Old school soul merges with new-gen rap… think: Mac Miller meets Lauryn Hill meets that girl you get locked into philosophical chats with at afters” – The Face
“Lexa Gates flows with authenticity, pinpointed as one to watch in the year ahead” – 冲突
2025 年 8 月 29 日 - 今天，24 岁的说唱歌手兼制作人 莱克萨-盖茨 shares her latest single, “Past It,” the first single from her forthcoming sophomore album, set to release this fall. Produced by Emilie Haynie (Lana Del Rey, Kid Cudi, FKA Twigs). The dreamy, groove-laced track leans into a playful, lo-fi bounce while unpacking the disconnect between success and satisfaction. Lexa reflects on burning out, pressure, and the speed at which life moves: “The future seems so far ‘til you’re past it,” she raps, capturing the daze of chasing goals only to feel numb once they’re reached.
听 这里 via Capitol Records.
The release follows Lexa’s summer single “延迟,” produced by Grammy Award-winning producer 贾斯珀-哈里斯 (Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X) and Aaron Shadrow (Doja Cat, Yeat). Built around hypnotic piano lines and a sample of Hamilton Bohannon’s “Tell Me You’ll Wait,” the track showcases Lexa’s signature balance of vulnerability and self-assuredness. Since its release the track has amassed nearly 1 million streams globally, as well as garnered support from Billboard, Rolling Stone, VIBE, Pigeons & Planes等等。
These releases mark the beginning of a new chapter—expanding into a distinct world beyond the one Lexa introduced with her critically acclaimed debut album 精英船, a deeply personal 12-track project released last fall that explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and ambition. The album features standout collaborations with Alé Araya, Zelooperz, and Billy Lemos, and debuted on both the 广告牌追逐者 chart and the Current R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Elite Vessel earned praise from 滚石 (who named her an “您需要了解的艺术家"), 复杂 (称其为"one of the best under-the-radar rap albums of 2024”), Billboard, The FADER, Hypebeast, The Face, KCRW, and more. One of the most striking moments surrounding 精英船 was Lexa’s powerful art installation in New York City, where she spent 10 hours inside a transparent box, exploring her deep connection to both her music and listeners. The bold display captivated viewers and has since amassed over 300 million views across platforms, further cementing her as an artist unafraid to push boundaries. Listen to 精英船这里
This year has been a major ride for Lexa, who’s quickly cemented her place as one of music’s most exciting new voices. She starred in a KITH campaign alongside Fabolous and Jadakiss, wrapped her first sold-out headline tour, earned Billboard’s “本月最佳新秀” title, and performed a standout cover of Amy Winehouse’s “I Heard Love Is Blind” for Apple 音乐. She also hosted a free, impromptu show for fans in Manhattan, where over 300 people showed up, and made her festival debut with a run of performances at Capitol Hill Block Party (Seattle), Jazz Café Festival (UK), and Outside Lands (San Francisco).
Her set at Jazz Café Festival was praised by CLASH, who wrote: “Queens, NY artist Lexa Gates is prolific… Effortlessly gliding between tracks punctuated by her dry humour in between, she had London in the palm of her hand, converting new fans with every bar.” With co-signs from SZA, Aminé, and Isaiah Rashad, and “Artist to Watch” praise from Billboard, Complex, Schön!, and Hypebeast, Lexa Gates is continuing to shape a singular path. She is introspective, magnetic, bold, and in a lane of her own.
