HeeSun Lee

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HeeSun Lee
Birth nameHee-Sun Lee
Also known asHeeSun Lee
Born (1983-06-04) June 4, 1983 (age 41)
Seoul, South Korea
Genres Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsIn My City, Jahrock'n
Website www.heesunleemusic.com

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]

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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
TitleAlbum detailsPeak 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

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References

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  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.
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