Lex Amor has unveiled a short film inspired by her 2024 project ‘Forward Ever’. Titled ‘FORWARD’, the eleven-minute visual piece is a collaborative effort directed by Javon Davis, Caleb Femi, and Charlie Rees. The film serves as an extension of the London artist’s critically acclaimed nine-track album, which earned a nomination for Best Rap/Mixtape at the 2024 Best of British Awards. See below for the full video.
Describing the project, Lex Amor shared in a press statement: “‘FORWARD’ exists in the space between the present and what comes next – where imagination meets reality, where new worlds take shape, and where possibilities begin to unfold. This vision would not have been possible Javon Davis, Caleb Femi, and Charlie Rees, three directors whose distinct creative energies merged to craft something entirely original. Each brought their own perspective, their own beautiful way of transforming emotion into art.”
In her reflection on the film, she emphasised the deep sense of collaboration that shaped its creation. The entire team – both behind the scenes and in front of the camera – worked as a unified force, each person bringing their full presence to the project. The result was something far greater than any individual effort could have achieved. The DJ/rap artist delved into the shared energy, love, and collective spirit are embedded in every frame. The film was designed not just as a visual narrative but as both a statement and a question – an invitation to see the world with fresh eyes. It challenges viewers to reconsider what they perceive as fixed, to recognise that everything is constantly shifting, always evolving, always moving forward.
The film follows vibrant scenes across North-East London’s urban landscape – the childhood home of Lex Amor. The artist has lent her hand to many types of work in the past, spinning tracks as a radio DJ, eventually hosting The Mellowdic Show on Reprezent Radio. Releasing music since 2016 on Soundcloud, Amor has released two albums to date, including 2020’s ‘Governement Tropicana’ which explores themes of duality between being Black British and Black Nigerian. Her latest full-length effort ‘Forward Ever’ (2024) was released to critical acclaim, weaving a hypnotic soundscape that merges hazy electronica with Afrobeat, hip-hop, jazz, jungle, and soul.
More of Lex Amor’s discography is available on Bandcamp.
