Lexa

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years active

2013

Genres

pop, funk melody, r&b, electropop

Instruments

vocals, piano, acoustic guitar

Biography

Léa Cristina Lexa Araújo da Fonseca Vianna, known professionally as Lexa, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and television presenter. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she grew up immersed in music, influenced by her family and artists like Sandy and Marisa Monte. After working various jobs and briefly studying mathematics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, she pursued her passion for music full-time, breaking out in the mid-2010s with the hit single "Posso Ser".

Throughout her career, Lexa has released several notable projects, including her debut studio album Disponível (2015) and subsequent EPs and records that blend pop, funk melody, and R&B. She achieved widespread recognition with chart-topping tracks such as "Sapequinha" and collaborations with prominent artists like Gloria Groove, Anitta, and Luísa Sonza. Known for her energetic performances and advocacy for female empowerment within the funk genre, she has become a prominent fixture in contemporary Brazilian popular music.

In addition to her recording career, Lexa has expanded her presence into television, competing on Dancing Brasil, and has maintained a strong cultural footprint through her involvement with Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, serving as a drum queen for samba schools such as Unidos da Tijuca. Her personal life, marriages, and milestones have frequently made headlines in Brazilian media, further cementing her status as a celebrated cultural personality.