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Meg Lee Chin is a singer, songwriter, and producer originally from Taipei, Taiwan, who grew up in the United States and became a part of San Francisco's thriving underground music scene in the 1980s. Her music is known for its eclectic mix of industrial, trip-hop, and electronic elements, and her lyrics often address social and political issues. She has been described as "one of the most daring and innovative musicians to emerge from the industrial scene" , She began her career in the all-female band "Crunch" who had the distinction of performing in the Ukraine just when they became independent from the former U.S.S.R. in 1992. Later she became a core member of the anarchic supergroup Pigface with whom she toured the US extensively and shared the stage with industrial music notables such as Ogre (Skinny Puppy), Genesis P. Orridge Chris Connelly (Revolting Cocks), Geordie (Killing Joke), En Esch (KMFDM), Danny Carey (Tool) Charles Levi (Thrill Kill Kult). Chin's home recorded debut solo album, "Piece and Love," was released in 1999 and featured collaborations with several musicians, including Martin Atkins(PIL, Killing Joke, Ministry), Lee Frasier (Sheep on Drugs), Jennie Matthias (The BelleStars) , Martin King (Test Dept) . The album was critically acclaimed for its edgy, experimental sound and lyrics oozing sarcasm and wit. She has been described as "The Bill Hicks of Edgy Music". She was one of the first artists to be featured along with her home based "Egg Studio" in audio production magazines such as EQ, TapeOP and Electronic Musician. Her follow-up album, "Junkies and Snakes," was released in 2000 and featured a collaboration with KROQ DJ – Jed the Fish. Despite the relative brevity of her solo career, Meg Lee Chin's influence on the industrial and electronica music scenes has been significant. She has been praised for her innovative blend of styles and willingness to experiment with new technologies. Meg continues to be regarded as one of the most ground-breaking figures in modern music, and her contributions to the industry have inspired countless other artists. She currently lives in London, England.