HeeSun Lee

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 nameHee-Sun Lee
Also known asHeeSun Lee
Born (1983-06-04) June 4, 1983
Seoul, South Korea
GenresChristian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsIn My City, Jahrock'n
Websitewww.heesunleemusic.com

Early life

HeeSun 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

Her 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

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gos
Re:Defined.[1]
  • Released: September 19, 2008
  • Label: Jahrock'n
  • CD, digital download
 –
Stereotypes[5]
  • Released: January 21, 2014
  • Label: In My City
  • CD, digital download
 25[6]
Beauty for Ashes
  • Released: October 14, 2016
  • Label: -
  • CD, digital download
 –

References
  1. "HeeSun Lee : Re:Defined". NoiseTrade. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  2. "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.
  3. "HeeSun Lee Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  4. "Heesun Lee Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  5. "Stereotypes by Heesun Lee". New Release Tuesday. January 21, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  6. "Artist Index: February 8, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. February 8, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  7. "HeeSun Lee". In My City Records. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  8. McKay, Aubrey (January 30, 2014). "Album Review: HeeSun Lee – Stereotypes". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  9. Lucy (January 27, 2014). "HeeSun Lee – Stereotypes". Jam the Hype. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  10. Robinson, Sam (February 14, 2014). "Album Review: HeeSun Lee – Stereotypes". Reel-Gospel. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
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