VICKI LOVELEE (禕祺愛李) is a Chinese Canadian theatrical dark pop sensation. With a foundation in classical piano and a degree in jazz vocals, she masterfully blends her deep musical knowledge to create a dramatic fusion of dark theatrical pop, offering a cinematic experience to listeners.
Lovelee embodies an eccentric yet vulnerable persona, drawing inspiration from icons like Lady Gaga, Halsey, Melanie Martinez, MARINA, Freddie Mercury to Phantom of the Opera and Disney villains. Her introspective lyrics involve themes of self-growth, acceptance, mental health, religion, and heartbreak.
Born in Canada, Lovelee found herself drifting away from her Chinese heritage but is now inspired to reconnect with her roots. She hopes to encourage listeners to explore and embrace their own cultures as well. She believes in the acceptance of all cultures and identities, and advocates for mental health awareness. Her music and art transforms pain into powerful anthems; helping listeners find courage and empowerment through each song.
As an independent artist, Lovelee has achieved over 150K streams on music platforms. She recently performed her first international show in Asia at Jade Music Festival Taiwan. She continues to perform at prominent events around Canada such as Breaking Sound Canada (Toronto), Jade Music Festival (Vancouver), Taste of Asia (Markham), York Pride (Newmarket) and Chinatown Festival Toronto. Her music has been featured on various media outlets worldwide such as CBC Radio and Exclaim! Lovelee has received notable grants from FACTOR and Ontario Arts Council, which proves she’s a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Being a graduate of York University's Music Program, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts. As well as honing her skills through Canada's Music Incubator's Artist Entrepreneur Program, she’s learned how to transform her passion into a thriving music career.
As the curtains rise on her journey, VICKI LOVELEE pulls listeners close with her eccentric performance style and theatrical edge. With every note and lyric, Lovelee invites you into her universe, where music is a portal to self-discovery.
