Ari Lennox
Courtney Shanade Salter, also called Ari Lennox, a Washington, D.C.-based American singer/songwriter, was signed by the label's debut female singer for Dreamville Records by J. Cole. The first album she released on the label on October 21 2016 titled Pho where she gained recognition. Shea Butter Baby, her debut studio album was released May 7, 2019. Ari Lennox has uploaded her music on the internet since 2012 with her release of her debut mixtape "Five Finger Discount" and her EP Ariography. In 2014 she continued to upload her music via the web, including her own launched single Bound. Sweat It is included on Omen's Elephant Eyes album, which was released on July 21st, 2015. J. Cole asked her to join him in collaboration for Rihanna's references. Later in the season, the music was played all over Dreamville. Her announcement to be signed to Dreamville Records was made on December 8th. The singer appeared on the album collaboratively titled Revenge of the Dreamer