Raised in Joburg, Lee Cole first gained attention in 2017 through his cover of the hit “Akanamali” which amassed over 320,000 views on YouTube.  Lee Cole’s breakthrough year was in 2020 with the release of his hit singles “I Don’t Wannna Wait” and “Pink Dragons“, which earned him significant airply on top radio stations across South Africa, including 947, KFM, Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio, Algoa FM, Heart FM, and OFM.  Additionally, he had the honour of performing for the Princes Trust, which was another noteworthy achievement of the year.  In that same year, Lee Cole released his first string of songs which saw rotation on several of SA’s biggest radio stations.  With vocal influences ranging from rock titans Queen and AC/DC, to pop icon Michael Jackson, Lee Cole’s sound has been shaped by the multiple genres that he’s taken in over the years, resulting in a pop-rooted sound that’s flecked with this unique vocal stylings.

In 2021, Lee Cole kicked off the year by dropping “Honey”, “Let Me In” as his first single, which quickly found its way onto the airwaves, and into the charts of major South African radio stations such as 5FM, KFM, Good Hope FM (reaching #1), OFM, Algoa FM (also reaching #1), and others.  Also performing at the SAFTAs (South African Film and Television Awards) in April of that year, Lee Cole’s success continued, with the release of “Emotional” (which charted on Good Hope FM, Jacaranda FM, 5FM, OFM, and more) and then “Cold” which went #1 on Algoa FM.  His latest single, “With or Without You”, made a remarkable entry into the KFM and East Coast Radio Top 40 charts, and on Algoa FM it reached #1, making it one of the most played local songs on the radio.  Lee Cole is actively writing songs for his highly anticipated debut full-length album while also staying busy with his demanding performance schedule, eagerly sharing his popular hits with audiences across the country.