Ari Lennox

Ari Lennox
Born (1991-03-26) March 26, 1991
Washington, D.C.
Genres PBR&B, Neo soul
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2010–present
Labels Dreamville Records
Associated acts J. Cole, Omen, Cozz, Bas, Lute

Ari Lennox is an American singer, songwriter from Washington, D.C. She is signed to J. Cole's record label, Dreamville Records.[1][2]

Musical career

On October 22, 2013, she released her debut EP titled Ariography, which was made available for free.

On July 21, 2015, she was featured on Omen's album Elephant Eyes on the track "Sweat it Out".[3] On December 8, it was announced that she, as well as Carolina rapper Lute, was signed to Dreamville Records. She made an appearance on the collaborative album Revenge of the Dreamers II, on the track "Backseat" with Cozz.[4][5]

On October 21, 2016, she released her second EP titled Pho.[6]

Artistry

Influences

Ari Lennox names Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Outkast, Omarion, Little Dragon, Mariah Carey, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Erykah Badu, Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, and Minnie Riperton as her biggest influences.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details
Ariography
  • Released: October 22, 2013
  • Format: Digital Download
Pho
  • Released: October 21, 2016
  • Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
Revenge of the Dreamers II (with Dreamville Records)
  • Released: December 8, 2015
  • Label: Dreamville Records, Interscope Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
 29 4 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

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