Lexington Bridge (band)
| Company type | Vocal group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | International (United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands) |
| Products | Music (pop, hip-hop, R&B, dance) |
Number of employees | 5 (members) |
Lexington Bridge, also known as LXB, was established in mid-2006 as a male vocal group by Universal Music following an international talent search. The lineup consisted of Rob Uncles (United States), Nye Oakley, Dax O'Callaghan, Jerome Simeon (United Kingdom), and Ephraïm Beks (Netherlands).
The band's name is inspired by Lexington Avenue in New York City, with "Bridge" representing the fusion of their varied national backgrounds, cultures, and musical genres such as pop, hip-hop, R&B, and dance.
Their sound combined modern R&B, hip-hop, and pop influences.
Members
- Robert Alexander Uncles
- Ephraim Beks
- Dax Jordache O'Callaghan
- Nye Oakley
- Jerome Paisley Simeon
Career
Created after a global casting process involving over 5,000 applicants, Lexington Bridge rose to prominence in spring 2007 with their initial single "Kick Back."
Their follow-up single "Real Man," which came out on October 12, 2007, featured a collaboration with American rapper Snoop Dogg. On November 23, 2007, the group released their first album The Vibe, working alongside acclaimed songwriters and producers such as Tim Hawes, Anthony President, Qura Rankin, and Marek Pompetzki & Paul NZA. Recording sessions were held in multiple locations including New York, Stockholm, Denmark, Berlin, and Los Angeles.
Lexington Bridge attained considerable success across Europe. In Germany, their visibility increased through guest appearances on the Temptation Tour alongside Monrose. They also achieved chart success in Poland (top 5) and Bulgaria.
In early 2008, Nye temporarily stepped back from the group due to health issues but returned by June. During that summer, Lexington Bridge secured a continent-wide endorsement deal with the fashion retailer New Yorker, acting as models for their fall 2008 campaign.
Their third single "Dance with Me" (Gold Edition), released on October 24, 2008, reached number 20 on the German charts. This release included remixes and a rock version of "Go On and Go," which had initially been intended as a single.
On May 25, 2010, the band officially announced their disbandment.
Albums
- 2007: The Vibe
Singles
| Year | Song | AUT | BEL | GER | POR | POL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Kick Back" | 28 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 2 |
| "Real Man" (feat. Snoop Dogg) | 18 | 1 | 16 | — | 1 | |
| "Everything I Am" | — | 8 | 12 | — | 6 | |
| 2008 | "Go On and Go" | — | — | — | — | — |
| "Dance With Me" (feat. Rocc Starr) | — | 23 | 20 | — | — |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Kick Back" | The Vibe |
| "Real Man" | ||
| "Everything I Am" | ||
| "I Just Can't Hate You" | ||
| 2008 | "Dance With Me" | |
| "Sign Your Name" |