Written by A.D. The General
Photos by Harry StarLight
Retouching & Graphics by 3StarrGraphics
KWAN LEE
So your one of the newest member of Team N.A.N., Many people desire to be apart of the entrepreneur program headed by A.D.The General. How did you make your way in?
KWAN LEE: I remember going to the September 28th 2009 event when my big brother Elus won 1st place and came back ever since. He asked me to tape him that night, and I caught a lot of great footage. A.D. saw my video work and featured me in media fusion a few months after that, then one day in December she asked me to join Team N.A.N., and I accepted.
What is the role you play in Team N.A.N.?
KWAN LEE: I direct and edit footage for N.A.N. TV as well as produce for Team N.A.N. and N.A.B. I do the best I can to help A.D. make us all great at what we do helping her with whatever she asks of me. As well as being the unofficial “computer repair man” of the team. Whenever there’s a problem with any body’s computer or phone, I get a phone call (laughs). In all I am a great team player and am glad she has put faith in me to be part of such a great team.
As director and editor of N.A.N. TV. Describe to me what you bring to the table that’s different from your average Hip Hop variety show?
KWAN LEE: I try to do what everyone else doesn’t do. We have lives outside of making music and a lot of times I try to catch footage off the mic, as well as footage of live performances and how the artist feel after the performance.
You were many hats. You have produced for several up and coming artists. You have released your 1st mix tape (People vs. Kwan lee) you are a videographer, promoter and viral marketing campaign expert. How do you manage to balance your career?
KWAN LEE: It isn’t actually hard to me. I have fun at doing it all and it keeps me occupied. My favorite part about my work to me is actually putting it together whether it’s editing footage, thinking of a marketing campaign, making a beat, or writing a rhyme. I love it! Sometimes I will be up until 8 the next morning working because I love doing what I do so much. My passion for what I do keeps me balanced.
“The People vs. Kwan Lee” was your 1st release. It was nominated for mix tape of the year at The HHH Awards. What is your next move?
KWAN LEE: The People vs. Kwan Lee 2 (my 2nd full solo mix tape, 4th mix tape in total) will release on my birthday, August 10, 2010. I got some feedback from the first one (The People vs. Kwan Lee) and it actually did better than I thought would. So I will keep making good music. As a videographer, it is only going to get better. I have footage I cannot release as of yet and will be getting more footage like that. I am also dropping a mix tape with my fellow Team N.A.N member G3MZ by the end of the year as well, so I will be keeping busy like I have been, maybe even busier.
If the world can only remember you by one quote. What would it be?
KWAN LEE: Don’t let anyone discourage you from trying to make your dreams reality.
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