Ari Lennox
Courtney Shanade Salter
Ari Lennox is an American singer from Washington, District of Columbia active since 2012.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Born
- March 26, 1991
- Years active
- 2012–present
Early life
A Washington, D.C. native, Courtney Salter became the first woman signed to J. Cole's Dreamville label.
Career
Her debut "Shea Butter Baby" and the album "age/sex/location" — with the hit "Pressure" — established her as a leading neo-soul voice.
Major achievements
She charted platinum singles and earned acclaim for her rich, classic-soul-rooted sound.
Legacy
Ari Lennox carries the neo-soul torch with a warm, vintage-leaning sensibility.
References
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