Artist Biography
Born on October 7th, 1984 in a Cambodian United Nations refugee camp in Thailand, this artist’s journey has been marked by resilience and perseverance. The former saxophone and clarinet player, who taught himself the piano, has always demonstrated a knack for leadership. This was evident during his high school years when he served on the Students Council and ran for the position of VP.
However, this artist’s path was far from conventional. After dropping out of high school, he proved his academic prowess by graduating as the Valedictorian from St. Thomas Adult Learning Centre. This was followed by earning a Programmer Analyst/Web Developer diploma from Everest College.
His professional life is just as multifaceted as his educational journey, having worked in over 25 different roles encompassing customer service, sales, marketing, web development, graphic design and IT. His first foray into the working world was at the tender age of 10, where he went door-to-door selling catalog merchandise. This was followed by a three year stint as a paper boy starting at age 11.
This artist is also a decorated speaker, with numerous Oratorical Awards to his name. His sporting prowess is exhibited in his cross-country achievements, despite the occasional tripping incident.
As the Founder, President & CEO of The Lucky Tekkie Inc. (O/A Spark + Spring®), he exhibits entrepreneurial prowess. Currently residing in St. Thomas, Ontario, he has also spent considerable time in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Leamington and London, Ontario.
His artistic journey is inextricably tied to Bogomil Atanasov, known professionally as Don Perinion. Hailing from Bulgaria and the owner of Donbeats.com, Bogomil has been instrumental in his career as his Producer.
This artist has released three albums: Just Poetry, Juxtapose and Honour Glory Gratitude. The first two albums were initially released under the name Zenlee, but were subsequently pulled from stores. His singles include compelling tracks such as “WET WORKOUT” and “Humble Hustle.”
His dynamic background and life experiences inform the depth and richness of his music, offering listeners a unique and authentic musical journey.