In 1991, in partnership with Simon Ellis, he wrote and produced the single "People of the World" by Sorell Johnson, chosen as Gary Davis' Radio 1 Record of The Week, and "Crying in the Rain" for Randy Crawford with Judy Cheeks.
During this period, Lee worked as a session musician, playing saxophone and providing backing vocals for Kym Mazelle, Jaki Graham, Jason Donovan, Nick Berry and the DJ Sasha.
In August 1993, he signed to PWL Records as FKW, releasing an Italian House version of "Never Gonna Give You Up" and "Seize The Day", reaching number 1 in the dance charts.
In 1997, Lee formed the studio band Franklyn with Steve Torch, later recruiting Sarah Brown of the London Community Gospel Choir on vocals.
His song "Love Will Set You Free" released by Starchaser on Ministry of Sound also featured Lee's lead vocals and went to no1 in the Dance Charts.