Hee-Sun Lee (born June 4, 1983),[1][2] known professionally by the stage name HeeSun Lee, is an American Christian hip hop musician.[3][4] Her first studio album released by Jahrock'n in 2008, Re:Defined..[1] She released, Stereotypes, in 2014, with In My City Records.[5] This was her Billboard chart breakthrough release.[6]
HeeSun Lee | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Hee-Sun Lee |
| Also known as | HeeSun Lee |
| Born | June 4, 1983 Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | In My City, Jahrock'n |
| Website | www |
Early life
editHeeSun Lee was born Hee-Sun Lee on June 4, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea, but was abandoned by both of her birth parents at four months old.[7] She was then adopted by Chinese-American immigrants, who brought her to live and reside in Staten Island, New York.
Music career
editHer music career got started in 2008, with the release of Re:Defined. by Jahrock'n Productions.[1] She released her second album, Stereotypes, on January 21, 2014, with In My City Records.[5] This would be her Billboard chart breakthrough album on the Top Gospel Albums chart at No. 25.[6] The album was reviewed by Wade-O Radio where they called it "a great one", Jam the Hype receiving a 7.6 out of ten, and Reel-Gospel receiving a three out of five star rating.[8][9][10]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| Re:Defined.[1] |
|
– |
| Stereotypes[5] |
|
25[6] |
| Beauty for Ashes |
|
– |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "HeeSun Lee : Re:Defined". NoiseTrade. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ "Not too shabby for 31 ... thank u to everyone for all of the bday wishes today! Turn up time!!!". HeeSun Lee. June 4, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "HeeSun Lee Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Heesun Lee Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Stereotypes by Heesun Lee". New Release Tuesday. January 21, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Artist Index: February 8, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. February 8, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "HeeSun Lee". In My City Records. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ McKay, Aubrey (January 30, 2014). "Album Review: HeeSun Lee – Stereotypes". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Lucy (January 27, 2014). "HeeSun Lee – Stereotypes". Jam the Hype. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Robinson, Sam (February 14, 2014). "Album Review: HeeSun Lee – Stereotypes". Reel-Gospel. Retrieved March 5, 2015.