ABOUT
Mercedes Alexus is an R&B singer-songwriter and self-taught acoustic melodist, from the NY/NJ area. The Harlem native moved to New Jersey at a young age where she continued her education and creative passions. After training formally in music theory at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) she continued to perfect her craft at Talent Unlimited High School, a specialized conservatory of music and art for gifted youth in New York City.
After developing her skill set the vocal and dramatic was selected as a televised finalist for the New York auditions of Kelly Rowland’s Chasing Destiny which aired on BET. She is best known for her unique medleys and covers acts on her YouTube which has accumulated over 75k views. She has performed at numerous NY & NJ venues and collectives such as Pianos, Maplewood Festival, Vibes After Dark, Music Café, and MajorStage.
The euphoric songstress pulls inspiration from artists such as Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston, and HER. Her most recent collaboration Solitaire, ft Pete Bathelus, and Bri Blvk emphasizes her love for euphonic instrumentation. The soulful songbird is currently working on her first EP with a fuse of electric bluesy melodies focused on her spirituality and mental health journey.
As a songwriter, she often writes about her trials & tribulations of growing up in a broken home environment, and the liberation she feels in the discovery and practice of self -love. She hopes to inspire other young women of color to find their way to loving themselves too.
Off the stage, Mercedes has found a way to blend her love of artistry and service. She has worked in the non-profit sector to provide accessibility to arts education, a blessing she was granted herself growing up. She’s worked with groups from Artists from Peace and Justice to most recently the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and continues to support arts education.