From Classy to Classics: Lion Babe

Lion Babe fearlessly takes to the scene.

The Apple Doesn't Fall Too Far From the Tree - Jillian Hervey, one half of the Lion Babe duo, is the daughter of Vanessa Williams, who was crowned the first African-American Miss America. (Photo: Kyle Blair/WENN.com)

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The Apple Doesn't Fall Too Far From the Tree - Jillian Hervey, one half of the Lion Babe duo, is the daughter of Vanessa Williams, who was crowned the first African-American Miss America. (Photo: Kyle Blair/WENN.com)

"You Think I'm Impossible" - Jillian Hervey grew up in New York and, at the age of 18, moved to Greenwich Villiage to attend the New School.(Photo: Outsiders/Polydor Ltd/Interscope)

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"You Think I'm Impossible" - Jillian Hervey grew up in New York and, at the age of 18, moved to Greenwich Villiage to attend the New School.(Photo: Outsiders/Polydor Ltd/Interscope)

Lion Babe Takes AfroPunk - This summer, Lion Babe took on the main stage at the annual AfroPunk festival in Brooklyn.(Photo: Derek Storm/Splash News/Corbis)

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Lion Babe Takes AfroPunk - This summer, Lion Babe took on the main stage at the annual AfroPunk festival in Brooklyn.(Photo: Derek Storm/Splash News/Corbis)

Dope Name - Coming up with the group's name was a collaborative effort. It stems from Lucas’s horoscope sign (Leo) and Hervey’s outrageously awesome hairstyle. (Photo: Daniel DeSlover via ZUMA Wire/Corbis)

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Dope Name - Coming up with the group's name was a collaborative effort. It stems from Lucas’s horoscope sign (Leo) and Hervey’s outrageously awesome hairstyle. (Photo: Daniel DeSlover via ZUMA Wire/Corbis)

Photo By Photo: Daniel DeSlover via ZUMA Wire/Corbis

Dancing Queen - Initially, Jillian wasn't really into the idea of singing. She wanted to be a dancer. Things changed when she started producing music in the comfort of her college dorm room.(Photo: Jordan Naylor/Getty Images for SXSW)

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Dancing Queen - Initially, Jillian wasn't really into the idea of singing. She wanted to be a dancer. Things changed when she started producing music in the comfort of her college dorm room.(Photo: Jordan Naylor/Getty Images for SXSW)

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"Treat Me Like Fire" - Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey burst onto the scene with their single "Treat Me Like Fire" back in 2012, which helped the group get signed by Interscope Records.(Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Virgin Hotels)

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"Treat Me Like Fire" - Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey burst onto the scene with their single "Treat Me Like Fire" back in 2012, which helped the group get signed by Interscope Records.(Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Virgin Hotels)

Dropping an Album on Us - Lion Babe is set to release their debut album later this year. It will feature the likes of Pharrell Williams, Childish Gambino and Dave Sitek. (Photo: Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)

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Dropping an Album on Us - Lion Babe is set to release their debut album later this year. It will feature the likes of Pharrell Williams, Childish Gambino and Dave Sitek. (Photo: Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)