Lily Bee Artistry
Visual Artist, Aspiring Producer, & Recording Artist
November ‘23
Run It Up
While at Memphis Music Initiative, Lily Bee worked alongside other interns to create a completely new song, “Run It Up”. She helped write the lyrics and she sings background vocals. She also helped direct the music video, and she is also featured in it.
Single “Take Me Back to Memphis” is all about growing up in Memphis. Written for Memphis Music Initiative’s KIT KAT Black Music Month campaign video. Lily Bee helped write the beginning and ending verses with fellow Memphis artists Tyke T, Ty Boyland, Brandy Casseus (ArtBully), Gia Howell, Evvie McKinney, Timothy Edwards, Timothy Walker, and LaDarryl Winsley.
November ‘23 Take Me Back to Memphis
August ‘23 Heat Pack 2
Take a look at Brandon Lewis’s EP “Heat Pack 2”. Lily Bee was commissioned for the cover of the EP. She also sang in the background of the second track, “Outta My Body”.
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Taking inspiration from artists such as Basquiat, Monet, Stuart Semple, Bridget Riley, and M.C. Escher, Lily Bee is constantly evolving as an artist. While excelling in 3D art, she is currently focused on 2D art, utilizing materials such as acrylic gauche, watercolor paints and sleek pen lines. Lily Bee can create whatever vision you’re feeling, whether it’s digital or traditional art.
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While Lily Bee has just recently started recording her own music, she is by no means new to music. With almost 10 years of classical piano training and 5 years in Concert Bands playing trumpet, baritone and tuba, Lily Bee has a natural talent for music.
While interning for Memphis artist Brandon Lewis in the summer of 2023, Lily Bee realized her love for producing and writing. She hopes to have some of her own music out soon.
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Growing up in Memphis, Lily Bee has been surrounded by musical inspirations. With training in classical piano techniques, Lily Bee provides a different perspective to the music business. She draws musical inspiration from a wide range of genres and artists.
Growing up with 70s and 80s pop and rock, she loves Billy Joel, Elton John, Queen, Kiss, AC/DC, Chicago, and Supertramp.
However, Lily Bee also listens to current artists in R&B, Hip Hop and Rap such as SZA, Drake, 21 Savage, Kendrick Lamar, Flo Milli, H.E.R., Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and The Weeknd.
She also listens to Pop, but is never limited to one language or style. Lily Bee loves AJR, K/DA, Beyoncé, BTS, Lil Nas X, NewJeans, Charlie Puth, Red Velvet, Bruno Mars, POLKADOT STINGRAY, Lady Gaga, HyunA, Maroon 5, NCT, CHANMINA, and ITZY.
Lily Bee gathers inspiration of all kinds from wherever she is.
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While Lily Bee is in no way a professional dancer, it should be noted that she grew up dancing Ballet with some experience in Chicago style Jazz, which is a mix of modern and ballet techniques. Because of these experiences, she likes to have “dance-able” songs and visual art that moves. For more about Lily Bee’s dancing experience, head to her instagram!
Creative Talents in Abundance
Lily Bee is constantly evolving, both in her creative practices and as a human being.
”In all aspects of my life, I’m a creative: my perceived past, very real present, and whatever future I create; they all shape who I am and who I intend to be.”