Mary Ann Alexander breaks new ground at Jameson Distilled Sounds 2025, to be mentored by Anderson .Paak

Mumbai, 8^th August 2025: Kerala-born, Bengaluru-based young R&B-pop artist Mary Ann Alexander has been chosen as one of just over twenty artists worldwide to join the second edition of Jameson Distilled Sounds this year, which will be curated by three-time Grammy-winning American R&B rapper, singer- songwriter and record producer Anderson .Paak.

Mary Ann Alexander’s inclusion marks a watershed moment in her international career, spotlighting her ability to seamlessly blend her rich homegrown musical heritage with contemporary R&B and pop sensibilities. As a rising artist known for bridging cultural narratives with global appeal, her participation underscores her growing reputation as a transformative voice in the global music world.

An exclusive collective of genre-defying artists from all across the globe will convene in Ireland from August 13, 2025 to August 20, 2025 to produce new music inspired by community, connection and culture. This year’s cohort features talents spanning six continents -India, South Africa, Portugal, Nigeria, Indonesia, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Malaysia and Ireland. Participants will embark on an intensive journey of writing, recording and live performance, forging cross-cultural collaborations that will reshape the sounds of tomorrow and support the trending musicians of today in their music-blending quest. Among her fellow artists are South African soul artist Lloyiso, Portuguese experimentalist EU.CLIDES, East African singer Xenia Manasseh, Irish drill artist Skinner, Indonesian vocalist Monica Karina, Kazakh musician Moldanazar and Malaysian alt-pop artist Saint Kylo, Kenyan multi-instrumentalist Kethan, Nigerian singer Manny Wellz and Namibian hip-hop artist Kp Illest.

Mary Ann Alexander states, “Being invited to join Jameson Distilled Sounds feels like a natural evolution in my artistry. Collaborating with Anderson .Paak and musicians from such diverse backgrounds fills me with excitement. I can’t wait to weave my own unique sound, culture and ideas into a space which allows artists to inspire and to be inspired.”

Under the aegis of Anderson .Paak’s creative collective, APESHIT INC., participants will benefit from unparalleled mentorship and resources. This partnership is poised to highlight Mary Ann’s storytelling prowess, universally resonant lyricism and vocal versatility—qualities already lauded by stalwarts such as Sid Sriram, SZA, Craig David and D Smoke.