Tracey Lee
Tracey Lee | |
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![]() Lee performing in Washington, DC 2015 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Tracey Lee |
Born | Buffalo, New York, United States | October 22, 1970
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Genres | Hip Hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Lawyer, Music Producer |
Years active | 1986–present |
Labels | Universal Records, LLeft Entertainment |
Website | www.traceyleemusic.com |
Tracey Lee (born October 22, 1970) is an American Hip-Hop artist and entertainment lawyer. He became known in 1997 when his single "The Theme (It's Party Time)", which settled on Billboard’s Top 100 for thirty-seven weeks became an overnight hit.[1] His debut album Many Facez followed on April 8, 1997.[2] As a rising star in hip-hop,[1] Tracey Lee also had the opportunity to be a part of some amazing collaborations with award-winning artists such as Busta Rhymes, Kanye West and the popular recorded track, "Keep Your Hands High", in which he collaborated with The Notorious B.I.G..[3] Lee also made a guest appearance on Changing Faces' "Goin' Nowhere", a song from the album All Day, All Night. The success of the music landed Tracey on national television shows such as BET Rap City: The Basement, BET Teen Summit, The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, and HBO Original Series: Arliss. Lee released his latest album ESQ: The Revelation in October 2014 on his independent label LLeft Entertainment with distribution from TuneCore.
Lee is a graduate of Howard University, receiving an undergraduate degree in Communication and a Juris Doctor degree from Southern University Law Center. Some of his legal clients have included: Grammy-nominated artist Eric Roberson, Invisible Productions (for Kelly Rowland, Solange Knowles and Kobe Bryant) and DJ Young Guru (tour DJ & Engineer for Jay-Z).[4]
Discography[]
Albums[]
Year | Title | Chart positions | |
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U.S. Billboard 200 | U.S. R&B | ||
1997 | Many Facez
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111 | 23 |
2000 | Live From The (215) Sampler
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2014 | Esq: The Revelation
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Singles[]
Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | Hot Rap Tracks | UK Singles Chart | ||
1997 | "The Theme (It's Party Time)" | #55 | #19 | #6 | #51 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Allmusic bio". Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ Jump up to: a b https://www.amazon.com/Many-Facez-Tracey-Lee/dp/B000005AYY
- ^ "BMI repertoire search". Broadcast Music Incorporated. Retrieved December 17, 2010. Notorious B.I.G is listed as Christopher Wallace
- ^ Nelson, Havelock (March 29, 1997). Many Facez of Tracey Lee to Get a Bystorm Debut. Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Billboard album chart history". Rovi Corporation / Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Billboard singles chart history". Rovi Corporation / Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ "Billboard Hip-Hop chart history". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 316. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
External links[]
- 1970 births
- African-American male rappers
- Living people
- Rappers from Philadelphia
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century American male musicians
- Hip hop biography stubs