When Mike WiLL Made-It puts his name behind an artist, people pay attention. The Grammy-
winning producer’s label, Ear Drummer Records, has long been a launchpad for bold, forward-
thinking talent, and his latest signee, Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Alexa Lieb (@soulex), is
proving why.
Lieb is stepping into the spotlight with “Red Lips,” a playful and confident single from her debut
project December Baby. Built on soulful vocals and stripped-down, garage-leaning production,
the track captures a relatable moment of everyday empowerment. Too cold to go out or dress
up, Lieb reaches for a bold red lip instead, realizing that sometimes one small choice is enough
to feel grounded, confident, and attractive.
That sense of emotional honesty has always been at the core of Lieb’s music. She began
writing songs as a teenager, using songwriting as a form of self-therapy and creative
expression. Over time, that instinct evolved into a sound that blends pop and soul with a raw,
DIY edge, influenced by artists like Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys, Adele, and Michael
Jackson, while remaining rooted in personal storytelling.
December Baby marks Lieb’s official debut and has already delivered early momentum. The
project earned a #2 placement on Apple Music’s Holiday New Releases list, while “Red Lips”
currently appears on the platform’s “New in Pop” playlist, introducing her to a rapidly growing
audience.
Signing with Ear Drummer Records positions Lieb within a lineage of artists known for shaping
modern pop and hip-hop culture, but her creative voice remains distinctly her own. Rather than
chasing trends or spectacle, her music focuses on feeling, nuance, and relatability.
With “Red Lips,” Alexa Lieb offers more than a catchy single. She offers a window into an artist
learning how to trust her instincts, embrace her confidence, and carve out a space that feels
authentic. Backed by one of the industry’s most respected tastemakers and fueled by her own
emotional clarity, Lieb’s next chapter is already unfolding with quiet momentum and real
promise.
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