Alex Warren

Overview

American singer, songwriter, and influencer Alex Warren first gained prominence as a founding member of the TikTok collaborative the Hype House from 2019 to 2022. He began releasing music independently in 2021 and signed with Atlantic Records the following year. Warren achieved his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Burning Down," a single from his 2024 debut EP, You'll Be Alright, Kid. His 2025 single "Ordinary" became a global success, reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100 and topping charts in several other countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. In 2025, he released "Bloodline" with country artist Jelly Roll, which became a top 10 hit in Ireland, New Zealand, and the U.K. Warren maintains a significant online presence, with approximately 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 19.7 million followers on TikTok, 5.2 million on Instagram, and 4.1 million subscribers on YouTube.

Early life and origins

Alexander Warren Hughes was born on September 18, 2000, in Carlsbad, California, where he was raised with his two sisters and one brother. His formative years included significant personal challenges, as his father died from kidney cancer when Warren was nine. At age 18, he experienced a period of homelessness, often sleeping in friends' cars, after his mother, who had alcoholism, asked him to leave their home. His mother died in 2021. Warren initially built a career as a YouTuber and influencer, becoming a founding member of the TikTok collaborative group the Hype House from 2019 until 2022. He transitioned into music, independently releasing his first songs in 2021 and signing with Atlantic Records the next year.

Career

Alex Warren began his career as a founding member of the TikTok collaborative group the Hype House, where he was active from 2019 to 2022. He started to release music independently in 2021, with singles including "One More I Love You" and "Screaming Underwater."

In 2022, Warren signed with Atlantic Records. His releases with the label that year included the singles "Headlights" in September and "Chasing Shadows" in December. He continued to release a series of singles throughout 2023, such as "Give You Love," "Change Your Mind," and "Yard Sale."

Warren's output in 2024 included the singles "Before You Leave Me," "Save You a Seat," and "Carry You Home." In September 2024, he released his debut EP, "You" ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1). "A single from the EP," Burning Down, "became his first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He later released a version of the track with Joe Jonas in December 2024.

His 2025 single" Ordinary "became a major international success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks and topping the charts in countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. On May 22, 2025, he released" Bloodline, "a collaboration with country artist Jelly Roll. The track served as the second single from his debut studio album," You "ll Be Alright, Kid," and reached the top 10 in Ireland, New Zealand, and the U.K. The full album was scheduled for release in July 2025.

Style and influences

Alex Warren's music is primarily categorized as pop and indie pop, with some rock elements. His style is also described as singer-songwriter pop and Gen Z singer-songwriter. The emotional tone of his work is often characterized as soulful, vulnerable, and melancholic, frequently exploring themes of sadness and heartbreak.

A hallmark of Warren's artistry is his raw and personal songwriting, which often draws on his life experiences to address topics like family struggles and overcoming generational pain. His 2025 song "Bloodline," for instance, explores the difficulty of breaking painful family cycles while conveying a message of hope.

Warren has worked with a variety of collaborators across different genres. He partnered with country artist Jelly Roll for the single "Bloodline" and has also released versions of his songs with Joe Jonas ("Burning Down"), Ella Henderson ("Carry You Home"), and Luke Combs, who joined him for a live performance of "Ordinary." His songwriting collaborators include Adam Yaron, Roland Spreckley, and Jason DeFord (Jelly Roll). Warren's musical style has been compared to that of artists like Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, and Benson Boone.

Recent highlights

Alex Warren achieved a major chart milestone in 2025 with his single "Ordinary," which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The song preceded his debut studio album, You'll Be Alright, Kid, released on July 18, 2025. The album's second single, "Bloodline," a collaboration with Jelly Roll, was released on May 22, 2025, and reached the top 10 in Ireland, New Zealand, and the U.K. Warren first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024 with the single "Burning Down," from his debut EP, You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1). He later released a version of "Burning Down" with Joe Jonas in December 2024. His recent activity also includes the release of his single "Eternity - Orchestral Version" on August 29, 2025. According to Chartmetric, Warren has nearly 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Recognition and awards

Alex Warren's 2024 single "Burning Down" was his first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His 2025 single "Ordinary" later peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for multiple weeks, and also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. His collaboration with Jelly Roll, "Bloodline," reached the top 10 in three countries: Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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