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Lee Fields

Soul / Funk·other·indie·United States
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GAINING GROUND
Growing recognition, getting noticed
LISTENERS
35K
YT SUBS
574
CHAMPIONS
0

Lee Fields (Elmer Lee Fields) is an American soul singer whose career dates back to a 1969 debut single, earning him the nickname 'Little JB' for his James Brown-influenced vocal style. He performs and records with his backing band The Expressions, has released albums including 'My World' and 'Sentimental Fool', and is associated with Big Crown Records.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Pitchfork news feature announcing 'Sentimental Fool'
  • Long-running recording career dating to 1969 debut single
  • Live session at Paste Studio NYC
  • Interviews with POW! Magazine and WeGoFunk
  • Pitchfork album review for 'My World'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Lee Fields underrated?

Lee Fields has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 24 out of 100. they have notable achievements including pitchfork news feature announcing 'sentimental fool'.

Q:What genre is Lee Fields?

Lee Fields works in Soul / Funk originating from United States (unknown). As a other artist at the "indie" level, Lee Fields has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Soul scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Lee Fields have?

Lee Fields has approximately 35K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 574 YouTube subscribers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.

Q:Who are similar artists to Lee Fields?

Fans of Lee Fields often also enjoy James Brown, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley, Aloe Blacc. These artists share common ground in the Soul space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate Lee Fields's approach to soul / funk, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Lee Fields more famous?

With a Gap Score of 24/100, Lee Fields's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 35K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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