What do you think makes you stand out from other artists with a similar sound? Mainly the lyrics in my songs as they are not the same ‘get your booty on the dance floor’ songs. I’m singing about things that mean something and touches people whether it’s on the dance floor or not. Do you consider yourself to be a role model? When my career is at its end I may do – right now I’m living out my dream. I want people to say ‘Alexis Jordan didn’t take her clothes off’ and to look up to me but I’m still growing up and learning so fans do need to be aware of that too. We’re a London based publication. Where do you like hanging out when you’re here? I love Black and Blue restaurant, it’s a steak restaurant but other than that my hotel room and TopShop too.
How do you feel about the headline gigs you have coming up? I feel excited more than any other emotion. We’re about to do rehearsals, the show’s going to be outstanding and the fans are going to love it – it’s going to be lots of fun but I am a little nervous. This seems to be the year of Alexis Jordan – where do you see your career heading and who would you like to work with? I think I see it more up than down as it’s just the beginning. I’d love to work with Kanye West, he’s incredible and for a vocalist, Christina Aguilera.
You’re about to start touring with JLS. Are you looking forward to it? I think it’s going to be the most interesting thing I’ve ever done. I’ll be taking lots of pictures and Twitpic-ing them. I’m happy about touring with them but I know they are a going to be a handful but it should be lots of laughs.
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Ahead of her headline tour and the release of her third single Hush Hush, Lime caught up with Roc Nation’s Alexis Jordan and talked trending on Twitter, male chivalry and handling JLS. WORDS: SOPHIA A JACKSON
Anything else you would like to share with our readers? I’d like to say thank you to all my fans for all their support.
MEN What men have had a remarkable impact on your life? Jay-Z’s had a big impact having met with him a couple times, also my dad’s always been there for me and my two little brothers M and M who make me laugh when I’m overseas – we’re on Skype a lot. What should a man do to impress you? He’s got to be able to tell his woman she’s beautiful and with honesty, be a gentleman – pull out her chair and open doors sometimes, and make her laugh or it won’t work. Info: www.alexisjordanofficial.com/ uk | Catch Alexis Jordan on 30th June at London’s Scala; Wireless Festival on 1 July; on tour with JLS; and 10th July at T4 On The Beach. The single Hush Hush is released this month. LIME MAGAZINE 2011
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