Album Notes

No stranger to the music in Nashville, Tennessee, Bill Lee McCleskey has carved out a unique spot for himself and his music. The Soulful Hip Hop sound is nothing new, but Bill Lee effectively brings a new sound to Nu Soul. Grouping a Marvin Gaye feel with a Kanye West sound has separated Bill Lee from the typical R&B groove.



Many know Bill Lee from his entrepreneurial endeavors like TheCDparty.com - a website promoting and selling independent music and the sponsor of various musical showcases in Nashville, Tennessee. However, Bill Lee has an extensive performance background starting from age 13. As an actor and singer, Bill Lee participated in various productions like "A Soldier's Play," "A Raison in the Sun," and "Black Nativity" at Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Bill Lee also plays the leading male role in a national touring musical called "Love...The Power of Choices," which encourages teens and young adults to abstain from sex before marriage. As a singer/songwriter, Bill Lee was also co-producer for the Soundtrack of this musical.



Bill Lee has worked/performed with various artists including Jonathan Slocumb - gospel comedian, Charlie Peackock - Emmy Award producer/songwriter, Virtue - Provident Music Recording Artists and Chris Willis - international singer/songwriter.



When audiences see a Bill Lee performance, no one knows what to expect - sometimes not even Bill Lee. "I am very spontaneous and like to add that improvisation interaction between me and the audience. It's much more exciting and adds so much more juice to the flow of things," he says.



Named after both grandfathers (William McCleskey and Lee Guthrie), Bill Lee categorizes his music as inspirational. "I write about love, but most of all love of one's self because how can we love someone else if we don't love ourselves."



His new CD, scheduled to be released summer 2005, includes hits that "inspire, tell the truth and make one reflect." The new CD is entitled "Who Is Bill Lee."


Bill Lee will be touring the United States promoting his new CD throughout the remainder of 2005 and 2006. To purchase a copy of the CD or view touring schedule log on to: http://www.theCDparty.com/BillLee.html