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Cooper Phillip

Not Perfect

The new single from Cooper Phillip. Entitled “Not Perfect” the track narrates embracing one’s
own faults and understanding that even though we can never be truly perfect, we are enough.
The empowering song features infectious pop melodies and confident vocals emitting a feel-good
vibe.

Cooper Phillip has garnered acclaim from the likes of Hollywood Life, Earmilk and PopDust to
name a few. She is also known as an Instagram influencer and has gone viral on Spotify and You-
Tube, receiving over 10 million streams to date.

Russian born, Los Angeles based pop soul artist Cooper Phillip succeeds in capturing the undi-
vided attention of listeners across the globe. With her intense drive, soaring vocals and passion-
ate songwriting, Phillip is elevating herself to the top of her genre.

Born in a small town in Russia to a family of accomplished classical musicians, her early years
were shaped being raised by her grandmother and aunt while her mother, a master violin player,
toured around the world with various symphonies. This separation led Phillip to take comfort in
music where she was enamoured by the vocal stylings of Ella Fitzgerald. A young Phillip taught
herself Fitzgerald’s songs inside and out, noticing every nuance of phrasing and jazz intonations.
Phillip eventually enrolled at the prestigious Moscow State Classical Academy where she studied
classical piano, music theory, harp, jazz, blues, ballet and voice. The songstress worked diligently
to expand her vocal range and control, taking everything that came in her path and feeding off of
the challenge.

Recognizing her daughter’s talent and charisma, Phillip’s mother gave up her flourishing career
to accompany a young Cooper on tour throughout Russia. Determined to pursue an interna-
tional career in music, Phillip moved to New York City at the age of 17. With barely a dollar to
her name, the singer worked and hustled, performing in weddings and clubs and sleeping in the
storeroom of a restaurant where she sang. It wasn’t easy but she would not be deterred. After a
few years in the city, Phillip jumped at an opportunity to sing at an important gig in Los Angeles.
She never went back.

Phillip’s music features an underlying theme of strength, grace and empowerment. “I believe we
underestimate ourselves often and our fear takes over. My goal is to show people that they are
stronger and can do much more than they think they can”, she admits. Using true life stories,
hardships and experiences, the songwriter emits authenticity and courage throughout her music.

Cooper Phillip has seen success with her previous single garnering over 10 million listens online.
She has also developed an impressive and loyal fanbase, particularly on social media and has
performed at some of Los Angeles most prestigious venues.

http://www.cooperphillipmusic.com
https://twitter.com/CooperPhillip1
https://www.facebook.com/cooperphillipmusic/

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