Biography

Younee, from Seoul, Korea is 'beyond category' as a singer, songwriter and pianist. Her exquisitely vulnerable voice can also express raw power. An accomplished and virtuosic classical pianist, she plays rock as well as Rachmaninoff. She has performed piano concertos with symphony orchestras and jazz with Grammy-winning pianist Bob James. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter (VH-1's AC Song of the Year, and the Brit Awards composition prize) who has also written music for film and TV. She has released two albums in Korea as “Keys Piano” (2006 & 2007 - EMI & Manworldang) and performed extensively on Korean television.

When Bob James heard her music he invited her to perform with him in Seoul - his brilliant composition for piano 'four hands'. Knowing Younee wanted to break free of the creative restrictions of the Korean music business, James suggested she contact American producer/composer/arranger Richard Niles.

Dr. Richard Niles has been a fixture of the London music scene for over 30 years with credits including work with Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cher, Dusty Springfield, Grace Jones, James Brown, Michael McDonald, Pet Shop Boys, Westlife, Boyzone, Take That, Ronan Keating and Kylie Minogue. Jazz credits include work with Pat Metheny, Bob James, Bill Cobham, John Patitucci and Bob Mintzer. An acclaimed presenter of music documentaries for BBC Radio 2, he has been called “one of the most versatile men in modern music” (Sound on Sound) and “a truly exciting musical force” (Pat Metheny).

Younee and Niles began to write songs using Skype - Younee in her bedroom studio in Seoul and Niles in his studio in London. Niles' lyrics bring a powerful message to Younee's emotional melodies. His arrangements and production inspire Younee to express both her virtuosity and her passion. Together they have been able to integrate contrasting elements of popular music into a unified whole, balancing tradition with innovation - a dynamic and truly unique blend of genres.

“True to You will be a smash! Great songs, great singing & playing, great arrangements, great production!
What fun it must have been to create this music.”
Bob James

“Endless thoughts, irrepressible passion…”
FAME (US Magazine)

“Younee is certainly a talented young lady. The musician's performances, as well as your production work are of the highest caliber. All the best for the Younee album.”
Richard Carpenter - singer, songwriter, producer of the Carpenters, one of the biggest selling artists of all time

“ YOUNEE has a voice as sweet as it is passionate. Great musicianship and an honest approach to music and playing. Thoroughly enjoyable.”
Liane Carrol - jazz singer - winner of the Ronnie Scott's Award and twice winner of the BBC Jazz Award

“The CD 'True To You' is excellent! I am confident that 'Home to You' is a strong single I can break at AC radio. The other tracks on the single are also very radio friendly.”
Larry Weir, record plugger, Heartland Entertainments, and editor/publisher of New Music Weekly, US radio industry magazine.

“TRUE TO YOU is absolutely amazing” - award winning guitarist Martin Taylor

"Younee is an artist capable of great international success.”
Dr. Jeanie Han - Senior Vice President, Paramount Motion Picture Group

Website: www.youneeversal.com

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