Chinatown Chill

First Single from the upcoming LP "Placid Fusion"

Subway Serenades (feat. NK Music)

Lex (de Kalhex)『 Quiet Elevation 』
lexdekalhex.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-elevation
Second digital single + pre-order available today (Vinyl / Cassette Tape / T-shirt / Digital)
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In reaction to the “Chill” Beats trend, “Quiet Elevation” title implies an inner and active experience of music listening.
“Quiet Elevation” reflects the artist’s interest for clothing, as a wordplay with Fashion’s recent styles (quiet luxury / casual elevation), characterized by understated elegance, refined simplicity, and high-quality materials. A list of qualities that could easily be applied to Lex’s music.
With several meanings, the title also refers to Lex’s discreet journey into music since 2011, always willing to elevate sampling music with a unique deep and meditative touch. The apparently quiet and mellow vibes are counterbalanced by Lex’ heavy drum patterns and constant search of new tempos.
Lex aka Alex Besikian is developping his visual art activities in parallel of his discography for nearly 15 years. Being part of several art shows and book fairs over the past 10 years and notably working for the Japanese brand Sillage. This album is his first one which combines his own drawings and music since 2015 !
— Odd Tape (JP)
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Release date : February 7, 2025
Produced, Mixed & Arranged by Lex (de Kalhex)
Mastered by Ryota Noguchi at Riverside Studio | Kimitsu, Japan
Artwork by Alex Besikian

Lex (de Kalhex) - Neon Circles

Frank Hytz - Sonic Dust

lexdekalhex.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-elevation
QUIET ELEVATION (Vinyl / Cassette Tape / T-shirt / Digital)
.
In reaction to the “Chill” Beats trend, “Quiet Elevation” title implies an inner and active experience of music listening.
“Quiet Elevation” reflects the artist’s interest for clothing, as a wordplay with Fashion’s recent styles (quiet luxury / casual elevation), characterized by understated elegance, refined simplicity, and high-quality materials. A list of qualities that could easily be applied to Lex’s music.
With several meanings, the title also refers to Lex’s discreet journey into music since 2011, always willing to elevate sampling music with a unique deep and meditative touch. The apparently quiet and mellow vibes are counterbalanced by Lex’ heavy drum patterns and constant search of new tempos.
Lex aka Alex Besikian is developping his visual art activities in parallel of his discography for nearly 15 years. Being part of several art shows and book fairs over the past 10 years and notably working for the Japanese brand Sillage. This album is his first one which combines his own drawings and music since 2015 !
— Odd Tape (JP)
———
Release date : February 7, 2025
Produced, Mixed & Arranged by Lex (de Kalhex)
Mastered by Ryota Noguchi at Riverside Studio | Kimitsu, Japan
Artwork by Alex Besikian

Lex (de Kalhex) - Walking Cities

I've been diving deep into production lately, and "Hidden Path" is the second track from my upcoming EP with Ofa. For this one, I wanted to keep that jazz essence but take it to an even chiller place. It starts with a soft piano melody layered with the sounds of a forest, setting the tone for a laid-back journey. Then the bass and drums come in—this time, I stacked two layers of drums to give them extra punch. The saxophone takes it to another level, with three different samples blending seamlessly into the atmosphere.

At 99 BPM, it flows just right, creating a space where you can lose yourself in the groove. Hope you enjoy the vibe! More to come soon. 🎷✨

Hidden Path (Instrumental)

The CLEANERS - 17

Inside the Seventh Wave

Inner Reflections is a deeply personal project.
Each beat here was crafted during a time where I simply needed to slow down and reconnect with the pure essence of sound.

Unlike my remix projects, this release is all about capturing calmness, introspection, and soul — giving my beats a more relaxed, meditative space to breathe.

Every track is a small window into quiet moments, emotions that don't always need words, only melodies.
I hope you'll find a bit of peace and reflection while listening.

Thank you for taking the time to dive into this journey.
— Kais

In The Ghetto

Suspension of Hostilities

Gems

Passionate about hip-hop in all its forms, my heart beats for the golden era in the US, the late 90s/early 2000s French scene (with legends like DJ Mehdi), and of course, Japanese hip-hop, which has had a huge artistic influence on me. Hydeout Productions, Takuya Kuroda, DJ Mitsu The Beats, Nomak, Nitsua… and many more shape my musical world.

I started as a deep listener, then moved into DJing and mixing, and now, I’m creating my own beats. No matter the evolution, the passion remains the same.

I also founded Ofa Music Group, a collective/label to honoring a specific era and musical aesthetic—where jazz and hip-hop blend seamlessly, where organic sounds meet lofi textures to create timeless atmospheres.

In The Ghetto

kais