Inessa Lee
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Inessa Lee is a singer, songwriter, and social activist. She became well-known after appearing on American Idol and for her song "Gimme All (Ring My Bell)", which made it onto the U.S. Billboard charts. In 2024, she was named the number 1 vintage TikTok influencer for creating fun Betty Boop parodies on social media. Her work shows how music and social media can connect people in creative ways.
Career
In early 2011, Inessa Lee became well-known around the world after appearing on the tenth season of the television show American Idol. She was one of the most talked-about contestants from San Francisco.
In 2012, she helped create the song "Gimme All (Ring My Bell)", a modern version of an old disco song. It became very popular, reaching high positions on music charts in the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2025, her song "Love Gun" also did very well on charts in the UK and Japan. The song helped start a dance event called "Love Gun for Peace" on TikTok, which many influencers supported. The event stood against war and cyberbullying.
Awards and nominations
Inessa Lee has been recognized for her work in music and social media. She appeared on American Idol and released a song that became popular on the U.S. Billboard charts. In 2024, she was named the top vintage TikTok influencer for her creative Betty Boop parodies.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) | Best Dance Song | "You Turn Me On" | Nominated |
| 2011 | International Songwriting Competition (ISC) | Dance/Electronica | "You Turn Me On" | Finalist |
| 2012 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) | Best Dance Song | "Gimme All (Ring My Bell)" | Nominated |
| 2012 | International Songwriting Competition (ISC) | Dance/Electronica | "Gimme All (Ring My Bell)" | Semi-finalist |
| 2013 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) | Best Dance Song | "Free" | Nominated |
Discography
Singles
EPs
As Liza Fox and Jus Grata
-
I Am Not I (2015)
- "I Am Not I"
- "Coffee Face"
- "Love Gun"
- "Seize the Moment"
- "Super Jazz"
- "Unlimited (Jus Grata Remix)"
| Single | Year |
|---|---|
| "Insane in F#" | 2010 |
| "You Turn Me On" | 2011 |
| "Gimme All (Ring My Bell)" | 2012, 2013 |
| "Free" | 2013 |
| "Динамит" ("Dynamite") | 2014 |
| "Unlimited" | 2015 |
| "I Am Not I" | 2015 |
| "Coffee Face (2023 Remastered Edition)" | 2023 |
| "Love Gun" | 2025 |
Transhumanism
In 2019, Inessa Lee joined the U.S. Transhumanist Party and wrote a chapter for The Transhumanism Handbook by Newton Lee. In her chapter, she shared ideas about sharing resources fairly around the world because of new technologies. In 2020, she became a leader in the California Transhumanist Party and helped create a plan to address unfair social divisions.
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