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Leisa

Singer/Songwriter

About Me

Leisa Johnson of the Dakota Grey Band wrote and recorded a hit dance single entitled Take You Home released in Italy, Germany, and Japan by the House Music Group Kadregha (Zero Meno Records). She later hit the theatre stage and landed a part as a Halo and understudy to the lead in the internationally acclaimed musical Mama I Want to Sing. She traveled to Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria with various gospel touring companies as a lead vocalist. Referenced R&B work for Mariah Carey on Busta Rhymes album It Aint Safe No More.
She performed as a featured vocalist with the Terry Project Ensemble for Ushers New Look performing arts summer camp, and as a featured vocalist with the NY based contemporary gospel group LIV.
She was a featured vocalist accompanying aspiring rap group, Hip Hop Project, for Magic Johnsons' Superbowl Fest in Detroit, MI.
At the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, Leisa took center stage with the Hip Hop Project after their screening for their independent film, executive produced by Bruce Willis. A true hard working artist, Leisa sang as a background vocalist for Russian Artist Alexander K., Sony Recording Artist LYFE Jennings, Def Jam Recording Artist RIHANNA, Melanie Daniels @ Village Underground, Interscope Recording Artist BilaL, session background work for Neo, Siagon, American Gangsta soundtrack, Tony Williams, and Bebe Winans.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/2/2006
Band Website: dakotagreymusic.com
Influences:


Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Beyonce, Clark Sisters, Mint Condition, R.Kelly, Prince, MJ, Gnarls Barkley, Joe, Tone Toni Tony, Myron Davis, Kim Burell, Maroon 5, Gwen Stefanie, Marvin Sapp, these ladies: Venus, Loraine & Jonnie Rose from my moms old church choir their voices still ring in my ear



Sounds Like: Rocka Soul Girl



Your Birthdate: May 16
You're incredibly introverted and introspective. You live inside your head.
You spend a lot of alone time meditating and thinking.
People see you as withdrawn, and at times they are right.
You are caring and deep, but it may be difficult for you to show this side of yourself.

Your strength: Your original approach to thinking

Your weakness: You tend to shy away from others

Your power color: Pale blue

Your power symbol: Wavy line

Your power month: July What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
Record Label:
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

My most favorite treasures

If i die tomorrow I want you to know my most favorite treasures lie within Gospel music. Gospel ignites something in me, makes me dig deep in my soul and pull out a powerful ground shaking key, or not...
Posted by Leisa on Sat, 10 May 2008 12:07:00 PST

Does It Really Matter?

I remember when I was a little girl my mom was married to a minister and we couldn't listen to secular music at all. Why, I don't know. One day my mom jumped up and said "the hell with this." She turn...
Posted by Leisa on Sat, 10 May 2008 10:12:00 PST

Who Is Dakota Grey?

My mom gave me the name Dakota. But my dad didn't like it so he convinced her to name me Leisa which is the same name as my mom. Dad maybe you loved my mom toooo much, lol damm. Well I like ...
Posted by Leisa on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:39:00 PST