In an industry that loves to box female artists into predictable lanes, ExXxoticc is kicking down the walls. With 13 years in the music game, the Bronx born, LA based rapper has carved out a sound and identity that refuses to be boxed in: gritty, aggressive, dark, sensual, and unexpectedly goofy, all at once. She calls her music “the killer of the elephant in the room,” and once you hear her, you’ll understand exactly what she means.
Born Kerysha Lowrey on September 13th, 1996, ExXxoticc came up in the Bronx, a borough whose DNA runs deep through the veins of hip hop itself. That heritage pulses through every bar she spits. Now operating out of LA, she blends East Coast grit with West Coast energy, creating tracks that brim with vitality, aggression, and a fearless sense of self. Whether she’s riding a trap beat or going full NY drill, ExXxoticc brings a presence that commands attention from the first bar.
“Being who you are organically and owning it, you are who you are FR!” That’s the ethos behind her newest release, appropriately titled “FR.” The song started out as a mock rap, a playful jab at how the industry often pressures female artists to sound a certain way. But ExXxoticc being ExXxoticc, she flipped it and folded her authentic self into the mix, creating something that’s equal parts satire, self celebration, and sonic heat. It’s a statement record: take me as I am, or don’t take me at all.
Her journey through the industry has been stacked with milestones that speak to her rising trajectory. Her first live performance? Opening up for 03 Greedo, a career defining moment for any new artist. She’s since earned Billboard chart placement, collaborated with A$AP Rocky’s producer Daniel Lynas (a partnership she’s eager to revisit), and watched her music video rack up over 1 million views on Instagram. Those aren’t just resume bullet points; they’re proof of concept that ExXxoticc’s sound is connecting with audiences in a serious way.
The press has taken notice too. She’s been featured across respected platforms including iHeartRadio, I Am Hip Hop Magazine, and Vents Magazine, each of them shining a spotlight on an artist who’s clearly building something bigger than a moment. She’s building a movement.
What sets ExXxoticc apart isn’t just her technical ability or her work ethic, it’s her full spectrum authenticity. She’s black, proud, and alternative, existing in a space where all three of those identities can coexist and thrive without compromise. In a genre that too often demands women pick a lane (hyper sexualized, hyper hard, hyper polished), ExXxoticc says why not all of it, on my terms? That refusal to conform is exactly why her fan base is growing, and why her sound hits so differently than the cookie cutter output flooding streaming platforms.
Her music catches you off guard in the best way. One moment you’re locked into a dark, aggressive cadence, the next she’s disarming you with humor. That unpredictability is a signature, not a bug. It’s what makes repeat listens feel rewarding, and it’s what makes her live performances unforgettable.
With her newest release “FR” making waves and a clear vision for what comes next, ExXxoticc is positioned to keep climbing. She’s not asking for a seat at the table, she’s building her own table, inviting her people, and turning the whole thing into a vibe. The Bronx raised her, LA is her base, and the world is next.
Stream “FR” and the rest of ExXxoticc’s catalog on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Just search “ExXxoticc” anywhere music lives online, you can’t miss her.
Follow ExXxoticc on Instagram at @thementalshawty to stay locked in with new releases, visuals, and what’s coming next from one of hip hop’s most refreshingly honest voices.
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