Alexis Marcelo grew up studying classical piano in the vibrant musical landscape of 1980s and 90s New York City. He was influenced by a rich tapestry of sounds from the African diaspora, shaping his identity as a Black Latino artist. He studied under Dr. Yusef Lateef at the University of Massachusetts, exploring composition and improvisation through the unique lens of Yusef's audiophysiopsychic music, which fosters deep listening and the creation of new musical ideas that resonate with the essence of Alexis' heritage. He has performed extensively across Europe and the United States, and collaborated with artists including GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan and Abiodun Oyewole of the Last Poets. He released Nananom Xu in 2024, featuring JD Parran and Daniel Carter, and is preparing to release new material soon.