Cooper Phillip is a Russian-American singer, songwriter, vocal coach, recording artist, and vocal producer.
Early life and education Cooper Phillip was born July 20, 1989, in Saratov, Russia, into a family of classical musicians. Her mother, a professional violinist, toured internationally, and Phillip spent much of her early childhood being raised by her grandmother and aunt. At the age of 12, she reunited with her mother and began formal music education in Moscow, where she studied classical piano, harp, ballet, and voice. She later pursued higher education in jazz vocal performance and vocal pedagogy.
Career At the age of 19, Cooper Phillip moved to New York City to pursue a music career, performing at weddings and clubs while working various service jobs to support herself. She later relocated to Los Angeles, where she released her debut EP titled Walk a Mile, which features tracks such as "Black Box," "Tough Love," and her first single, "Silence." In January 2024, she released the downtempo R&B single "She's A Player," which is characterized as a reflection on independence and self-worth.
In 2008, Cooper began developing Biophonics, a vocal training method that emphasizes breathing techniques, vocal agility exercises, and body alignment practices.
In 2025, Cooper collaborated with record producer Walter Afanasieff to co-write the song "One Sweet December Night."
Discography
Extended Plays +YearExtended Plays2016Walk a Mile
Singles +YearSingles2014Silence2016Party by Myself2020Not Perfect2021Boomerang2021Perfectly Original2021Head Over Heels2022Masterpiece2023The Answers (featuring Durand Bernarr)2024She's A Player2024One Sweet December Night2024One Sweet December Night (Remix by SarkeS)2025Last One
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