On her new single, "theweeds," Lex Leosis takes a moment to stand in her power with unadulterated assurance and glistening freedom. With a strong, 6-foot-2 frame and a voice like dryer lint, she has long known what it meant to stand out, and after years spent trying to shrink herself, this track feels more like her triumphant stretch toward the sun.
Borne out of pop rap and conscious hip-hop, "theweeds" is playful as well as fierce. Lex oozes swagger and braggadocious casualness, with the ease of someone who has seen it all rather than an entitled asshole. There is a contagious joy to her flow, the feeling that she's no longer apologizing for being seen, heard, or felt.
The production bounces with a colorful groove that aligns well with her brusque lyricism, blending bounce and warmth without dulling the sharpness of her delivery. Each bar appears to waltz between freedom and introspection, a tightrope act that Lex executes perfectly. On an EP that surfaces heavier emotional subjects, "theweeds" serves as the light that cuts through the dark. It's an underdog anthem for anyone who ever felt like they were too much, too loud, or just took up a little too much space, a reminder that being wild is sometimes the most beautiful way to grow.
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