Tracey Lee facts for kids
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Tracey Lee
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Lee performing in Washington, DC 2015
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| Birth name | Tracey Lee |
| Born | October 22, 1970 Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Hip Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Lawyer, Music Producer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Universal Records, LLeft Entertainment |
Tracey Lee is an American hip-hop artist and a lawyer. He was born on October 22, 1970. He became famous in 1997 with his hit song "The Theme (It's Party Time)". This song was very popular and stayed on the Billboard music charts for many weeks.
His first album, Many Facez, came out in April 1997. As a rising star in hip-hop, Tracey Lee worked with other well-known artists. These included Busta Rhymes, Kanye West, and The Notorious B.I.G. He also appeared on TV shows like BET's Rap City: The Basement.
Tracey Lee has continued to release music. His album ESQ: The Revelation was released in October 2014. He has also released Expect The Unexpected in 2019 and Glory in 2020. In 2016, he started teaching a course called "The Business of Music" at Coppin State University.
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Tracey Lee's Education and Law Career
Tracey Lee is a graduate of Howard University. He earned a degree in Communication there. Later, he went to Southern University Law Center. He earned a law degree from this school.
As a lawyer, Tracey Lee has helped many people in the music industry. Some of his clients have included Grammy-nominated artist Eric Roberson. He also worked with Invisible Productions, which has helped artists like Kelly Rowland and Solange Knowles. He has also worked with DJ Young Guru, who is a tour DJ for Jay-Z.
Tracey Lee's Music Albums
Tracey Lee has released several music albums throughout his career. An album is a collection of songs released together.
- Many Facez (1997): This was his first album and included his hit song.
- Live From The (215) (2000): This album continued his musical journey.
- Esq: The Revelation (2014): This album was released on his own record label.
- Expect The Unexpected (2019): This project showed his continued creativity.
- Glory (2020): This is one of his more recent music releases.
Tracey Lee's Hit Songs
Tracey Lee is also known for his singles. A single is usually one or two songs released on their own.
- "The Theme (It's Party Time)" (1997): This was his biggest hit song. It helped him become famous in the music world.
External Links
- Black Enterprise Magazine: "The Many Faces of Tracey Lee: From Rapper to Attorney"
