Allie X (real name Alexandra Ashley Hughes) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and visual artist. She is known for her synth-pop sound and her theatrical live performances.

Allie X’s debut album, “CollXtion I,” was released in 2015. The album was a critical and commercial success, spawning the hit singles “Catch” and “Paper Planes.” In 2017, she released her second album, “CollXtion II”.

 The album was even more successful than her debut, featuring the hit singles “Not in Love” and “Supernatural.”

Profile

• Full Name: Alexandra Ashley Hughes
• Stage Name: Allie X
• Born: July 31, 1985
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario
• Nationality: Canadian 
• Occupation: singer, songwriter, and visual artist
• Siblings: 1
• Height: 1.58m
• Relationship: single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life

Alexandra Ashley Hughes also known as Allie X, is a Canadian singer-songwriter born on July 31, 1985. She grew up in Toronto after being born in Oakville, Ontario. She began her career in Toronto’s underground club scene, self-releasing the 10-track demo album Waiting for the Prize in 2006.

She relocated to Los Angeles in 2013 to become a full-time songwriter. She joined with Prescription Songs and began creating songs for other artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Troye Sivan, and Grimes.

“Catch,” her debut single, was released in 2014. The song was a critical and financial triumph, and it helped begin her solo career. In 2015, she released the EP CollXtion I; in 2017, she released the LP CollXtion II.

Allie X has received recognition for her distinct sound, which combines pop, electronic, and synth-pop components. She has also received accolades for her songwriting, which frequently addresses love, loss, and self-discovery themes.

Super Sunset, her third EP, was released in 2018. The EP changed from her earlier work, featuring more dance and disco themes.

Cape God, her fourth album, was released in 2020. Her return to Canada inspired the album, which explores home, family, and nostalgia themes.

Education

After attending the Etobicoke School of the Arts, she studied classical piano and singing at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. In 2007, she graduated from Sheridan College’s Musical Theater Performance program.

Career

She began her career as an indie pop artist in Toronto in the mid-2000s, playing with local bands and writing and recording a handful of self-released albums.

She relocated to Los Angeles in 2013 and began working with producers such as Cirkut and Billboard. Her debut single, “Catch,” was released in 2014 to tremendous praise. CollXtion I, her debut EP, was published in 2015.

CollXtion II, her debut studio album, was released in 2017. The album was a commercial and critical triumph, yielding the smash songs “Scars” and “Paper Hearts.”

Super Sunset, her third EP, was released in 2018. The EP, a more experimental departure from her earlier music, received mixed reviews.

Cape God, her second studio album, was released in 2020. The album was a critical and commercial success, and its personal lyrics and beautiful production were appreciated.

Allie X is noted for her distinct sound, which combines pop, electronica, and synth-pop components. Her extravagant music videos and live performances are equally well-known.

Critics have lauded her songwriting, production, and singing abilities. Her artistic aesthetic, described as “pop art meets cyberpunk,” has also received recognition.

 Awards & Nominations

  Allie X has been nominated for several awards, including:

2015 Berlin Music Video Awards

• Best Art Direction for “Catch” (nominated)

2017 APRA Music Awards

• Pop Work of the Year for “Youth” (nominated)

2017 Prism Prize Awards

• Best Music Video for “Catch” (nominated)
• Best Direction for “Catch” (nominated)

2017 UBCP/ACTRA Awards

Best Performance by a Female in a Music Video or Short Film for “Catch” (nominated)

She has yet to win any awards.

Social Media

• Twitter: @alliex
• Instagram: @alliex
• YouTube: Allie X
• Facebook: Allie X
• Spotify: Allie X
• Apple Music: Allie X

Personal Life

Both of Allie X’s parents are of British origin. Her father is a doctor, and her mother is a stay-at-home mom. Allie X has one elder brother. She is not married and has no children.

Discography

Studio albums

• CollXtion I 
• CollXtion II 
• Cape God 

Extended plays

• Catch  
• CollXtion I 
• Super Sunset 
• Purgatory 

Singles

• Catch 
• Paper Love 
• I Know Places 
• All the Rage 
• Not So Bad in LA 
• Girl of the Year 
• Old Habits Die Hard 
• I’m Not Okay 
• Super Sunset 
• Love Me Like That 
• Focus 
• Purge 
• Paper Thin 
• Love Me Right Now 
• Chemicals 
• Bodies 
• Fresh Laundry 

Net Worth

According to sources, Allie X’s net Worth is expected to be $1 million. Her net Worth has come from her music career, which has seen her release three studio albums, two EPs, and countless singles.

 She has also done a lot of touring and worked with other artists, including Charli XCX and Grimes.

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