#51 -Chicago Made w/ itoldLexi

#51 -Chicago Made w/ itoldLexi

From Go With the Flo by Folarin Okulaja

April 20, 2026 · 46 min · Season 4 · Episode 51

About this episode

Folarin Okulaja interviews Chicago-based R&B singer itoldLexi about her musical journey and experiences.

In this episode, Folarin is joined by Chicago-based R&B singer and songwriter itoldLexi. They discuss her early start in music through the Chicago Children’s Choir, the discipline and international experiences that shaped her, and how her parents helped guide her creative journey. Lexi shares her time at Berklee College of Music, navigating finding her sound, and the process of developing as an artist. They also get into her experiences working with Chance the Rapper, performing at Lollapalooza, and building confidence as a performer. The conversation also touches on vulnerability in songwriting, personal growth, her time living in London, and what’s next for her career, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 – Intro 2:30 – Growing up + getting into music (Chicago Children’s Choir) 6:30 – Choir experience + discipline + international travel 11:00 – Musical influences + early songwriting 15:30 – Finding her sound + artistry development 20:00 – Personal growth + London experience + self-improvement 26:30 – Berklee College of Music 32:30 – Songwriting process + vulnerability in music 36:30 – Working with Chance the Rapper + early industry moments 40:30 – Performing (Lollapalooza +…

People in this episode

Host: Folarin Okulaja

Guest: itoldLexi

Topics covered

  • music
  • personal growth
  • songwriting
  • Chicago
  • R&B
  • performing

Keywords

  • R&B
  • songwriting
  • Chicago Children’s Choir
  • Berklee College of Music
  • Chance the Rapper
  • Lollapalooza
  • personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Berklee College of Music

Places: Chicago, London

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