While still a teenager He set out to broaden his horizons with Rap Music, joining a group with the also now famous Dazz Dillinger from "The Dogg Pound". Today playing 17 instruments the former farmost musician of "Innersoul Records" is a Producer and Engineer with over 15 yrs of Engineering and Production experience. He is one of the Producers and Musicians of the Albums 22 P.A. World Wide and Boonie Locc's "Dahellwitcha" both made in South East Texas. 22 P.A. WorldWide contains the famed street song Anthem"25 Lighters" and Remix "25 Mo".
Marlan (Musically All That),was fortunate enough to have beeen Involved with some of the greatest Music minds of all time. He was Inspired by longtime friend "Craig Lecour" to meet Vince (Prince) Gibbs who allowed Rico Lee to record in his home studio and at age 24 Rico Joined a rap group with Dogg Pounds "Dazz Dillinger" and Friend Emanuel. There it was realized that he was an above average song composer. He soon after joined "The PPI Band " supervised by Keith and Ronnie Selmon and later got a break with Dr Ronald English and built his first recording studio along with Rudy Scott. While spending Time with Jimmy Jam (James Harris III) in 92 He decided to take Jimmy Jams Advise and persue Producing. He was Taught was educated in the studio by business man and childhood friend, Spencer Tillman (News Anchorman for College Sports and Also NFL football player for the San Fransisco 49rs and Houston Oilers).
Played live in Tulsa Okla. in an R&B band. Rico Lee says "I do like playing live, it is a good work out and it helps me to remember my roots". Most special moment was at the BME in Minneapolis 1992. Also opened with Jay-Z on the 22 album with DJ DMD.
Motown is one of my favorite influences as is Prince, Michael Jackson, Paul and David Mc Connell,Craig Lecour, ScarFace, Melly Mel, Daddio, Eric B and Rakeem, Jazzy Jeff, LL Cool J, DeBarge, KRS 1, Cameo, DJ DMD
, Danny Jackson, Fred Hammond, Dr Dre, Earth Wind and Fire, and Charlie Wilson with The Gap Band, and Morris Rentie Jr. Bill Haegen and Vince (Prince)Gibbs.
Digital performer is my favorite equipment. But I was trained on pro tools, and I know the ssl board, adat and da38 and 88. I also have knowledge on 24 trk reel to reel
Marlan Rico Lee (Musically All That)Grew In a celebrety melting pot of sports and intertainment. Graduating with classmate John Starks of the NBA and attending School with Spencer Tillman of the NFL and Ebony Fashion fair Model Sophia Henderson, He realized he was Among the best the world had to offer. He is very proud of his home city Tulsa Oklahoma and his African American/American Indian Heritage.
Marlan Rico Lee, a humble man of many talents,Is a man who's name will last throughout the ages. His Talents far exceed most composers. And his faliures tower other mens successes. There are those who believe that a prodical child (Wonder Children) doesn't exist. But for a person who could understand music theory at the early age of 4. ,and physics before he could ride a bike, he realizes his abilities were simply a gift from God.
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