Mary Ann Alexander is one of the select artists chosen for the Jameson Distilled Sounds 2025, set to receive mentorship from Anderson .Paak.
Mary Ann Alexander, a renowned Indian singer-songwriter known for her ability to blend cultural stories with universal appeal, has been selected to participate in the second edition of Jameson Distilled Sounds 2025. This global event, curated by Anderson .Paak, brings together a diverse cohort of over 20 artists from six continents, including South Africa, India, Portugal, Nigeria, Indonesia, and beyond.
The artists, such as Lloyiso (a soulful vocalist from South Africa known from Idols), Monica Karina (an Indonesian vocalist in transcendental R&B), and Xenia Manasseh (an East African R&B artist), will collaborate to produce new music inspired by community, connection, and culture.
Mary Ann Alexander, a Kerala-born, Bengaluru-based young R&B pop artist, will be under the mentorship of Anderson .Paak's creative collective, APESHIT INC., during the event. She will collaborate with a variety of artists, including South African soul sensation Lloyiso, Portuguese experimentalist EU.CLIDES, East African singer Xenia Manasseh, Irish drill innovator Skinner, Indonesian vocalist Monica Karina, Kazakh musician Moldanazar, Malaysian alt-pop visionary Saint Kylo, Kenyan multi-instrumentalist Kethan, Nigerian singer Manny Wellz, and Namibian hip-hop artist Kp Illest.
Anderson .Paak, a three-time Grammy-winning American R&B rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer, serves as the event's curator for the second consecutive year. The artists will engage in an intensive journey of writing, recording, and live performance in Ireland from August 13, 2025, to August 20, 2025.
Mary Ann Alexander's involvement in the event underscores her skill at blending her homegrown musical history with modern R&B and pop aesthetics. She recently released 'The Lovey Dovey Song' and has been lauded by stalwarts such as Sid Sriram, SZA, Craig David, and D Smoke. In a recent update, Mary Ann Alexander discussed her musical journey.
The detailed complete list of all 20 artists has not been fully enumerated, but it includes emerging talents shaping the global sound of now, curated by Anderson .Paak and his team assisted by Krystal Miles. For the comprehensive list, one can check the official Jameson Distilled Sounds website or their social media, announced on August 6, 2025.
Mary Ann Alexander's collaboration with a diverse group of artists from various continents, such as Lloyiso, Monica Karina, Xenia Manasseh, and Kp Illest, during the Jameson Distilled Sounds 2025 event showcases the fusion of music, culture, and entertainment, making it an exciting venture for celebrities and music enthusiasts alike. This event, under the mentorship of Anderson .Paak, will provide a platform for these artists to produce new music that captures the essence of community and universal appeal.
