Showbiz

David Bowie’s daughter Lexi Jones insists she’s ‘not a copy’ of her famous father in defiant message as she releases debut album

David Bowie’s daughter Lexi Jones insists she’s ‘not a copy’ of her famous father in defiant message as she releases debut album

David Bowie’s daughter Lexi Jones shared a defiant message to critics as she released a debut album – insisting she isn’t a copy of her famous father.

The late singer’s only daughter Lexi, 24, real name Alexandria Zahra Jones, has released her debut album Xandri, with a sweet nod to her dad.

Lexi, who is the youngest child of late music legend David and his supermodel wife Iman, 69, has been inspired by her parent’s music legacy.

But it appears that the pressure from the public to follow in her father’s very successful footsteps has taken a toll on the star. 

Taking to Instagram, Lexi posted a heartfelt poem which gave an insight into her emotions and the pressure of being David’s child. 

She penned: ‘David Bowie’s Daughter, that gets your attention, ay?’ 

David Bowie 's daughter Lexi Jones shared a defiant message to critics as she released a debut album - insisting she isn't a copy of her famous father

David Bowie ‘s daughter Lexi Jones shared a defiant message to critics as she released a debut album – insisting she isn’t a copy of her famous father 

The late singer's only daughter Lexi, 24, real name Alexandria Zahra Jones, has released her debut album Xandri, with a sweet nod to her dad (David pictured in 2003)

The late singer’s only daughter Lexi, 24, real name Alexandria Zahra Jones, has released her debut album Xandri, with a sweet nod to her dad (David pictured in 2003)

‘I’m the daughter of a legend, but I’m more than just his name. They see the blood, they hear the sound, yet fail to see me, don’t feel the same.’

‘They compare me to his heights, like I’m supposed to reach his light. But I’m not here to chase what’s already been done. By loving what I do, I feel I’ve already won.’

To finish her verses, she reminded her followers that she is ‘not a copy’ and ‘now a shadow.

She penned: ‘I’m not trying to fill his shoes. I’m just trying to find my own peace.’     

Last week, she posted exclusive snippets of her songs alongside never-before-seen videos of her childhood – including a heart-warming clip of her and David.

Lexi posted a video of her and her father singing when she was a child.

Xandri, a Greek word meaning ‘defender of mankind’, was released on Wednesday featuring tracks including Through All The Time, Moving On and Standing Alone.

A fan in her comments pointed out she resembled her father’s voice in her new music.

Lexi, who is the youngest child of late music legend David and his supermodel wife Iman, 69, has released her debut album Xandri, with a sweet nod to her father

Lexi, who is the youngest child of late music legend David and his supermodel wife Iman, 69, has released her debut album Xandri, with a sweet nod to her father

But it appears that the pressure from the public to follow in her father’s very successful footsteps has taken a toll on the star 

Last week, she posted exclusive snippets of her songs alongside never-before-seen videos of her childhood - including a heart-warming clip of her and David

Last week, she posted exclusive snippets of her songs alongside never-before-seen videos of her childhood – including a heart-warming clip of her and David 

One wrote: ‘The apple certainly hasn’t fallen far from the tree! Let me do a remix @_p0odle_’.

Read MoreEXCLUSIVE David Bowie’s daughter Lexi Jones opens up on the personal turmoil and anguish she went through after her father’s death article image

Last year, Lexi described the anguish she felt after losing her father.

‘I confused living life with surviving life’s days by filling my body’s bottomless void, drowning myself in toxins and poison,’ she recalled.

‘I involved myself in things I never expected to be part of. Situating myself in situations that contributed to the already crumbling foundation of my family eventually led to lonely isolation.

‘I’ve hurt the ones I loved most with hateful words to make them feel at least a little bit of the pain I went through every day. 

‘It felt easier to label myself as a psychopath, rather than to have admitted to the lack of introspection in an effort to justify my harmful actions.

‘Growing to be such a violent and angry individual was unbelievably contradictory to the sweet and gentle little girl I used to be.’

Lexi grew up in New York with her father and Iman, his second wife. 

She has previously said: ‘I have struggled with mental health issues. Art has always been a coping mechanism to get out of dark places.’

One the anniversary of her father’s death last year, Lexi shared a heartwarming video of her as a young girl playing the piano alongside the beaming rocker. 

The video appears to show father and daughter in the recording studio with young Lexi effortlessly displaying her talents on the keyboard.

She also shared a sweet pH๏τo of her cuddling up to her beloved parent who gazed at her adoringly. Lexi captioned the post: ‘7 years ago today. I miss you’.

A fan in her comments pointed out she resembled her father's voice in her new music

A fan in her comments pointed out she resembled her father’s voice in her new music

Lexi (left) grew up in New York with her father and Iman, his second wife Iman (right) (pictured together when Lexi was a child)

Lexi has a half-brother, the film director Duncan Jones, 53, whose mother is the singer’s first wife, Angie Bowie, 75.

Duncan was named Zowie Bowie to rhyme with his father’s stage name, but he started using the name Duncan aged 18.

After her birth, it was said that Lexi helped her father put his workaholic atтιтude ‘into perspective’ and give him the will to stay healthy after his first heart attack. 

David kept his liver cancer battle mostly private, and succumbed to the disease in 2016, just days after turning 69. 

Related Posts

Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson, 41, flaunts her incredible figure in a skimpy black ʙικιɴι as she shares sizzling throwback snap after quitting Channel 4 soap

Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson, 41, flaunts her incredible figure in a skimpy black ʙικιɴι as she shares sizzling throwback snap after quitting Channel 4 soap

Nikki Sanderson sent temperatures soaring as she shared a throwback ʙικιɴι snap on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday – after announcing she has quit Hollyoaks.  The soap star, 41, looked…

Love Island hunk goes Instagram official with stunning OnlyFans star girlfriend – who previously dated another Islander

Love Island hunk goes Instagram official with stunning OnlyFans star girlfriend – who previously dated another Islander

Love Island star Sam Taylor has revealed he’s off the market as he went Instagram official with his new girlfriend. The hairdresser, 23, who starred on series 11…

X Factor star Danny Dearden ᴅᴇᴀᴅ aged 34: Mel B pays tribute to mentee who pᴀssed away after finding fame on ITV show – as his tragic last post is revealed

X Factor star Danny Dearden ᴅᴇᴀᴅ aged 34: Mel B pays tribute to mentee who pᴀssed away after finding fame on ITV show – as his tragic last post is revealed

Former X Factor contestant Danny Dearden has died aged 34. His manager Denise Beighton revealed the news in an Instagram post, writing: ‘Heartbroken to wake up to the news…

Cruz Beckham’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, wears nothing but a ‘C’ necklace in a steamy selfie as she shows off the pair’s new haircuts

Cruz Beckham’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, wears nothing but a ‘C’ necklace in a steamy selfie as she shows off the pair’s new haircuts

Jackie Apostel turned heads on Monday as she showed off herself and boyfriend Cruz Beckham’s new haircuts on social media.  The songwriter, 29, showed her affection for her…

Beloved TV star returns to Have I Got News For You for first time in 10 years as they make epic hosting comeback

Beloved TV star returns to Have I Got News For You for first time in 10 years as they make epic hosting comeback

A beloved TV star has returned to Have I Got News For You for the first time in 10 years in an epic hosting comeback.  The prime-time BBC…

Strictly star Kai Widdrington ‘planning to move in with secret new girlfriend after finding love again’ following split with fellow dancer Nadiya Bychkova

Strictly star Kai Widdrington ‘planning to move in with secret new girlfriend after finding love again’ following split with fellow dancer Nadiya Bychkova

Kai Widdrington has reportedly found love again, nine months after his acrimonious split from fellow dancer Nadiya Bychkova. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 29, is said to be secretly…