Allie X Lyrics - Discography

67 Canadian Singer & Songwriter

Alexandra Ashley Hughes (born July 31, 1985) was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and visual artist. She is professionally known as Allie X. Her artistic journey commenced in the mid-2000s in the vibrant indie pop scene of Toronto. During this period, she collaborated with local bands and diligently worked on self-released albums, which marked the foundation of her musical career.

In 2013, Hughes embarked on a transformative chapter in her career by relocating to Los Angeles, California. It was here that she joined forces with acclaimed producers, Cirkut and Billboard. This collaboration catalyzed her ascent to stardom, as her first single under the moniker Allie X, "Catch," soared to number 55 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. The track garnered widespread praise from music critics and caught the attention of pop icon Katy Perry, who dubbed it her "spring jam" on social media.

The subsequent years saw the prolific artist unveil a captivating discography. In 2015, she released her debut extended play, titled CollXtion I, which was a promising harbinger of her creative prowess. She followed this with her debut studio album, CollXtion II, in 2017, and the mesmerizing Super Sunset in 2018. Demonstrating her artistic versatility, Hughes also presented an analog version of Super Sunset in 2019.

Building on her success, Allie X continued to evolve and enchant audiences. On February 21, 2020, she unveiled her second studio album, Cape God, which further showcased her musical ingenuity and cemented her status as a distinctive and innovative force in the world of contemporary music and visual art. Alexandra Ashley Hughes, known as Allie X, is an artist of boundless creativity whose journey continues to captivate and inspire.