This once unknown singer/songwriter, caused a commotion with her hit singles, "Naked on the Inside" and "So in Love", much like the pop-sensations before her, however what sets her apart is her Asian culture. Emerging as one of the first Asian American artists is a category all on its' own, starting a trend that America is now catching on.
Growing up in a traditional culture, the idea of stardom only came as a form of a dream. But soon, Leah's innate abilities began to shine through. Leah started performing for family functions and shortly thereafter, participated in musical productions, choirs, dance troupes, cultural/piano recitals, and school bands. One of her greater accomplishments was landing the opportunity to perform John Rutter's "Magnificat" at Carnegie Hall. Having worked with one of music's phenomena's, she knew she was bound to experience greater things. In the spring 2005, Leah created a demo earning her the opportunity to license her songs to MTV, for such shows as "Cribs", "True Life", and "My Super Sweet 16". To add to her list of accolades, she received the "rising star" award by the Las Vegas Music Awards (LVMA) in 2005 and was nominated as "best female" by the Southern California Music Awards (SCMA)in 2006.
By February 2007, Leah achieved her first milestone and released her self-titled, debut EP. She quickly went from performing for family celebrations to rockin' the stage at major venues, including the Viper Room, Whisky A Go Go, and The Knitting Factory. Due to the success of her debut EP, Leah has since then been invited to perform for festivals and industry showcases, received "best female" and "best rock" nominations by the Los Angeles Music Awards (LAMA) and Hollywood Music Awards (HMA) and garnered attention from media outlets such as Music Connection Magazine and 13 Minutes Magazine. Currently, Leah's music is being played on over 100 radio stations nationwide and climing the CMJ charts.
With releasing a record, performing numerous shows, and sharing her music with the world, Leah could not feel more blessed. "I'm doing what I want in life and that brings me peace" says Leah, who's sophomore album, "I'm Not Goin' Nowhere", produced by Mike Geier of The Hidden Studio, was released in December 2008. "It's definitely a different vibe from my first record", admits Leah, "and showcases more of my aggressive yet fun side". Leah's sophomore album does not disappoint and reaffirms why Leah does indeed Rock.
