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My name is Joanlee. That's my real first name. I didn't want to go with an alias because I felt that it was best to give everyone the "real" me with no gimmicks.
Where you are from, where you are active at, and etc.?
I am from Long Beach, California and I'm currently always around Long Beach, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York.
What age did you start?
I started doing music and writing since Iwas 8 years old. I grew up listening to hip-hop & R&B and I used to write a lot of poems which turned into lyrics as years went by. Then at my church, I learned how to play the keyboard, guitar, bass & drums. From thenon, I was performing at open mics and a bunch of other local venues.
What's your inspiration?
I would have to say my "life experiences" and my surroundings. I grew up in an urban community and during my younger & adolescent years, Long Beach's crime rate was at it'speak with gang activity. On top of being raised by a single mother of two, Iwas the only man in the house and I had to grow up really fast. My parents split up when I was 8 years old and the only way for me to vent was through my struggles was through music and songwriting.
What's your style?
I would have to say my style is Urban/R&B/Hip-Hop. I try to no limit my style as far as genre goes. All I know is that I listen to a lot of different genres of music and I try to take alittle bit of everything and try to implement it to some of my music. But the fact that I sing and rap does kind of help me jump back and forth from the R&B and Hip-Hop market.
How would you describe your music?
I would describe it as something everyone can relate to. My music is a form of story telling from my point of view and Ijust feel like I'm a breath of fresh air. There's not many artists who can sing and rap but the fact that I'm also Asian American does spark a sort of interestin people who may doubt me and my music. Which is also a good thing because it'll eventually get them to listen and judge for themselves.
What is your favorite song that you have done?
I think my favorite song that I've done is "I Am". That song pretty much tells my story of how I started in this music game, how I was about to sign to a major record label, and to where I am now. It was to show everyone that I wasn't this new guy who came out of nowhere and tried to do this music thing. I've been doing this for over 15 years but within the last 4 years have been in the music industry paying dues as an apprentice, to songwriting for other artists, and now finally pursuing my artist career. People you have had a collaboration with and/or friends?
I've done a lot of collabs but I would haveto say that the songs I've collaborated with on my "Under The Radar" album were my favorites. "I'm Good" Ft. LiL Crazed, "The Game" Ft. V8, "Too Late" Ft. Erika David, "My Fresh"Ft. Traphik, "The Lights" Ft. Gilbere Forté, & "I Am" Ft. April Nhem. Most of those artists that I've mentioned, I have been friends with for over 4 years and we kept in contact with each other as our music careers flourished.
I also have collaborated with talented producers and songwriters as well. Shout outs to producers R-Productions, Smash Hitta, Ryan M Tedder, DLP, Producer Kenn and songwriters Fred The Writer & Jarah Gibson.
What are your hobbies?
When I'm not in the studio I enjoy playing basketball, hockey, watching movies, shopping, trying different foods and traveling. I also enjoy history a lot and I like exploring about different cultures and historical venues.
Anything else...
If you haven't gotten my mixtape album "Under The Radar" yet, you can download it for free at www.iamjoanlee.com
I am currently on the"School Of Hard Rockz Tour" which will be in New Jersey May 11th, New York May 12th, and Boston May 13th. All the info for the tour is www.28vinyl.ticketleap.com
Ji Sung is an R&B singer. His first single album is called My Time. It came out on April 9th, 2012. Check out one of his songs below called One Last Cry.
Remember Geeks from last year's "Officially Missing You"? and last month's 1st single "Just Go"? Lil Boi and Louie are back with a brand new single album "Come On, Let's Go" released and will be available at Bugs, Hiphopplaya and other sites. Check out the video for "Hangover"!
English Lyrics
[Verse 1] Lil Boi When I look at my phone, I think, "Who is she?" (When I look at my phone, I think, "Who is she?") It's so ironic and this girl is so ironic (It's so ironic and this girl is so ironic) Something seems suspicious Something seems halfhearted
[Verse 2] Louie Her name was Mijung? Misun?
Or was her last name a Lee Or was her last name a Kim Or was it Norah? Stacy? I don't know if she was a foreigner, but I remember her being blonde But the most important thing is, how did I get home? No matter how I dig inside of me and try to recollect my memories And no matter how much I try to go back in time like Benjamin Button Something seems suspicious Something seems halfhearted Ah-
[Hook] Lil Boi I still don't know even with opening my eyes in the morning I don't remember whose hair on the bed this belongs to... I try to wash it away, and even shake it all off, but Something seems suspicious Something seems halfhearted
"Now, tell your side of the story"
[Verse 3] Lil Boi Okay, alright, now... The thing I remember is Pretty forehead and a nice looking black skirt Also, pearly white teeth She was nice; she was dumb Ah... but at the same time, she had a sexy figure I feel like I can remember slightly...her stylish clothes Am I like this right now because I'm drunk? Something seems suspicious Something seems halfhearted
[Bridge] Louie From the days when I would cry like a puppy The lies she would tell me I don't remember, I really don't... You were my friend, you were my girlfriend If you don't call first right now, then I'm not going to see you anymore
[Harmonica Solo]
I try to wash it away, and even shake it all off, but Something seems suspicious Something seems halfhearted In the morning
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