A. Y. LEE

His demeanor may be laid back, but you don’t want to sleep on his talent. A. Y. Lee was raised by his parents who were both enlisted in the Air Force. As an only child, he could never keep still due to having an early appreciation for music at the tender age of 4.The military has afforded him extensive travel throughout the U.S. and exposure to music and cultural diversity. This would later become one of many seeds to launch a hobby into an evolving career paired with studying music at North Carolina Central University. Be it known the three parts of the man: BIONIK the highly creative producer, A. Y. LEE the outspoken vocalist or GYM E. DEAN the aggressive rapper. Regardless of the name, he keeps it both real and edgy which has crowned him a king of his craft. His multi-faceted talent continues eating up the industry on the home front and coast to coast. His diet consists of dedication and a work ethic that consumes and keeps him fixated on the daily grind. “ There’s no defined hours of creativity for me. It can start at any point and be triggered by almost anything. I don’t sleep until its done. In a way it can be both a gift and a curse.” That personal drive is what has other known artists gravitating within his reach seeking collabos. Lee further explains that he is never reluctant when it comes to working with others. “I don’t believe in having to do it all. I like to share ideas and concept and I’m especially big on collaboration if its productive.”