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- Lisa Lauren Smith, a native to Detroit, Michigan, was quickly involved in music and the arts industry at a very young age. Training in classical piano at the age of 4, later opened doors for her to excel at learning other instruments such as the violin and the french horn. At age 12, Lisa became one out of three members of rap/r&b group "Trak 3". Having recorded and managed to eventually receive a record deal was a very close call, but never came to pass. Lisa did not stop there in her pursuit to be a successful recording artist. An alumni of The Detroit High School For the Fine and Performing Arts, where she was awarded in jazz, symphonic and orchestral competitions. This also placed Lisa in the arena of her next venture to perform as an artist. After graduating, she began to use her vocal talents as the lead singer for the Jazz/R&B/Rock Band "Galaxy". Traveling most of inner city Detroit, the band developed a reputation for being funky and eclectic with a hip-hop vibe.While singing and attending broadcasting school, Lisa’s connections lead her to becoming a part-time radio personality and morning show producer for one of the top Hip-Hop and R & B radio stations in the city. Lisa Smith, became radio DJ "Mona Lisa" for WDTJ 105.9 FM. Widening her recognition across the city. This opened up doors to other opportunities least expected. After 4 months as a part-time personality, Lisa’s singing voice was requested for on-air jingles and station promos. Also, The Scene Productions hired "Mona Lisa" to host an urban Hip-Hop & R&B music video show called "Video Go Go". This was a show centered around celebrity interviews, the hottest music videos and community involvement. With a huge smile and spunky personality, Mona Lisa kept Video Go-Go a continued success. Exercising her voice on the air waves soon lead to voice-over opportunities and being signed with two major talent agencies in Michigan.
Lisa eventually left radio to continue her singing and began to pursue an acting career after booking principal roles in commercials, PSA’s and stage plays. On May 25, 2003 Lisa packed her 2 suitcases, sold her car and other cherished belongings and bought a one-way ticket to Los Angeles, California and set out to continue her career as an artist. Today, Lisa has become a registered singer/songwriter and actor who has the credits to prove her work and ability. She is now signed to 5 agencies including both west coast and Midwest, for TV and commercial acting.
After 3 years of singing and performing solo and with local bands in the LA area, Lisa began work on her own original music. For studio convenience, she moved back to Michigan where she has completed her original debut album “Rock Steadyâ€. With great appreciation to Executive Producers, Earl and Barbara Smith, "Rock Steady" includes contributing artists such as guitarist, pop/rock musician, Jesse Johnson and the young popular R&B band “Hotsauceâ€, this pop/rock CD has already gotten positive reviews and request for more. As a singer, musician, songwriter and experienced performer, Lisa has currently reconnected with producers and other songwriters to work with her on a second album. Lisa, can be seen performing her original music “live†at various local venues.
“Rock Steady†is now available for purchase.
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