Ari Lennox in London

About the artist

Ari Lennox, born Courtney Shanade Salter on March 26, 1991, in Washington, D.C., is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. She gained attention through YouTube covers and signed with J. Cole’s Dreamville Records in 2015, becoming the label’s first female artist. Her debut EP, Pho (2016), and her gold-certified album Shea Butter Baby (2019) brought her widespread recognition. Her second album, age/sex/location (2022), featured the hit “Pressure,” which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Known for introspective lyrics and a vintage neo-soul style, she has contributed to soundtracks (Creed II, Insecure) and collaborated with artists like J. Cole, JID, and Skip Marley.

Lineup

• Greentea Peng
• Smino
• Durand Bernarr
• AMARIA
• Anish Kumar
• Arthi
• Boldy James
• Bushbby
• Chamos
• Dan Shake
• Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn
• Jaz Karis
• Kofi Stone
• Lauren Duffus
• Mafalda
• Mansur Brown
• MESSIE
• Momoko Gill
• namesbliss
• Nightmares On Wax
• Rubii
• System Olympia
• DJ Habibeats