At 16 years old, Sydney hip-hop artist LEE. isn’t waiting for a passing of the torch – he’s snatching it with both hands. Before the release of any official music, his superstar potential was realised by many, with LEE. receiving co-signs from trailblazers like DDG, Arrdee and Chunkz. With plenty of grassroots buzz in the scene, LEE. dropped his anthemic debut single ‘Up’ which won him the national triple j Unearthed High competition in 2023, with the track also added to premier hip-hop Spotify playlists including The Drip and Local Hype. LEE. has already performed in front of festival-sized crowds and worked with brands like JD Sports and Land Rover, showing a natural charisma that cannot be replicated or ignored. He also throws Under 18s events under the Tee Up brand, where the young generation of artists and entrepreneurs can gather and perform. LEE. will continue releasing singles in 2024, proving that his penchant for hip-hop earworms can surpass the hype.