Hailing from NYC, Jiwon Lee Simpkins is a raw gem making waves in the music industry. With his undeniable talent, there’s a great amount of potential within him.

Growing up surrounded by music greatly shaped Jiwon’s childhood, influencing who he is today. His father introduced him to bands like The Clash, The Smiths, Joy Division, and Elvis Costello, while his mother led him to master several instruments such as classical piano, bass guitar, and drums, despite having initial reservations about pursuing a musical career he quickly found solace in the medium, a way to express himself with no reservations. Infused with a desire to create something special, music became second nature to Jiwon, an integral part of his life where he could find refuge from all the crazy things happening in the world. He has experimented with several genres, instruments, and techniques, carefully putting all the pieces together to create his signature sound. It is impossible to label his music, drawing inspiration from a wide array of sources from the reflective storytelling found in Lou Reed’s works to the inventive production of Jai Paul. Despite acknowledging collaboration’s benefits, Jiwon remains faithful to his focus on solo undertakings. As far as he is concerned, music is an extremely personal endeavour that emanates directly from emotional and life experiences. As a rising talent in the music industry, he has already attained critical acclaim and solidified his position with his debut album peculiarly titled “album 1.”