R&B Star Alex Isley Drops 'Westside' Music Video

The cinematic visual supports the singer's acclaimed new album 'When The City Sleeps'

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:38pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a classic convertible's plush, textured leather interior, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to create a glitzy, high-fashion aesthetic that evokes the late-night, cinematic mood of the music video.The 'Westside' music video's cinematic visuals mirror the track's themes of intimacy and self-connection.Los Angeles Today

GRAMMY-nominated R&B artist Alex Isley has released the official music video for 'Westside,' a standout track from her latest critically acclaimed album 'When The City Sleeps.' The visual, directed by David Maxwell, utilizes a late-night, cinematic aesthetic to mirror the song's themes of intimacy and self-connection as Isley drives through the streets of Los Angeles.

Why it matters

The 'Westside' video release comes as Isley's 'When The City Sleeps' album continues to gain significant industry momentum, earning the singer a 2026 NAACP Image Award nomination and widespread critical acclaim as one of the year's definitive R&B releases. The visual also marks a key promotional milestone as Isley prepares to launch her headlining 'When The City Sleeps Tour' across North America.

The details

The 'Westside' video follows Isley through the streets of Los Angeles in a classic convertible, utilizing a signature blue-hued palette to emphasize the atmospheric, 'pillow-soft' vocals that have become her signature. Directed by David Maxwell, the visual aims to mirror the track's themes of intimacy and self-connection through its cinematic, late-night aesthetic.

  • The 'Westside' video was released on April 17, 2026.
  • Isley's 'When The City Sleeps Tour' is scheduled to kick off on May 26, 2026 in Atlanta.

The players

Alex Isley

A GRAMMY-nominated R&B artist who has released the critically acclaimed album 'When The City Sleeps,' featuring the single 'Westside.'

David Maxwell

The director of the 'Westside' music video, which utilizes a cinematic, late-night aesthetic to mirror the track's themes.

Free Lunch Records

The record label that released Isley's 'When The City Sleeps' album, in partnership with Warner Records.

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What they’re saying

“The 'Westside' video utilizes a cinematic, late-night aesthetic to mirror the track's themes of intimacy and self-connection.”

— David Maxwell, Director

What’s next

Isley is scheduled to launch her headlining 'When The City Sleeps Tour' on May 26, 2026, with stops in major markets across North America.

The takeaway

With the release of the 'Westside' video and an upcoming tour, R&B artist Alex Isley continues to build momentum for her critically acclaimed album 'When The City Sleeps,' further solidifying her reputation as a premier voice in contemporary soul music.