It’s no secret Alexis Houston is not a stranger to negative press. From rumors of an affair with NBC’s The Today Show host Matt Lauer (that was vehemently denied by both parties) to a reported sex change (allegedly she was formerly Wellington Houston?); she’s had her fair share of Page Six worthy media mentions. But what is a secret is that she can actually sing. With her debut album Speak Love, Life Lessons available September 28th on her own imprint All’s Well Music, The New Jersey native is out to make a name for herself as a singer—rather than tabloid fodder.

Touted as a “musical autobiography” the 16 track disc is a blend of Pop, Jazz, Electronica and Rock. Consequently, the mood of this effort will definitely find an audience amongst extreme dance music lovers in the US—if not the club scene throughout Europe.

A commercial jingle-writer by trade, the transition to performing popular music was a three year process of ducking in out of studios throughout the states and working with established producers such as Grammy Award winning Gregg Pagani, Ivan & Carvin, The Insomniax and Jake Ridley.

The highlights of the album include a cover of Deniece Williams’ 1976 hit “Free” produced by musical partner Sheldon Goode and the club mix of the lead single “Change”—which is reminiscent of another musical Houston.

The Verdict: Worth a listen

Listen up and tell us what you think…

Alexis Houston “CHANGE” (CLUB REMIX)

 Loading ...

TAGS: Alexis Houston, All's Well Music, Deniece Williams, Gregg Pagani, Ivan & Carvin, Jake Ridley, Matt Lauer, Sheldon Goode, The Insomniax, The Today Show