Presented by Futuristic Femmes
Alexis Ray Parker at Speakeasy
Alexis Ray Parker was born in Arkansas and began singing at the ripe age of two. Watching her
family, most specifically her mother, enjoy the creative expression of music made Parker want to start her own singing career. In her adolescent years, Parker fell in love with the art of battle rap - birthing her lyrical composition skills. Parker began gracing the stages of various gigs and local shows in the south, showcasing her love for R&B and Hip-Hop through song. A debut EP, "With Love, Alexis Ray Parker," surfaced in 2020, followed by several singles released on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. With the intention to establish her name in the music industry, Parker is working to be seen in various avenues. In 2020, she received song placement in the movie "2 Minutes of Fame" with Katt Williams and Jay Pharaoh. Subsequently, within the same year, Parker wrote for Moneybagg Yo’s new R&B artist, Ja’Niyah. In October 2021, Parker officially signed to a music label, becoming the First Lady of Change the Game Records, LLC. Her most recent singles, "Waste My Time" & “You” embodies the sexy, slow, and sultry vibe that is topping the charts in today's R&B.
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