CoCo Lee

CoCo Lee (1975-2020's) is the first singer coming from the Asia-Pacific region to have music released internationally, but also the first Chinese singer to attempt to break into the Western world.

Having immigrated to the United States in 1984, CoCo Lee is an influential figure in modernizing pop music in Asia with her Americanized style.

Bridging cultural gaps between East and West, CoCo Lee has created a unique sound for many citizens around the world.

With CoCo Lee's success, many other Asian artists also earn worldwide recognition.

Though rhythm & blues and soul are her main music genres, CoCo Lee uses others, like pop, rock and dance.

Known as Asia's answer to Mariah Carey, CoCo Lee has her soulful riffs, runs, melisma and the whistle register.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for both Madonna and Mariah Carey, in turn, major idols for CoCo Lee.

Unlike many other modern female pop singers associated with Disney, CoCo Lee has a soulful singing voice, similar to Disney-associated Christina Aguilera's.

Mixing Chinese vocal techniques with soulful rhythm & blues-like riffs, runs, melisma and the whistle register, CoCo Lee is celebrated for her East-meets-West style.