Biography
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 Detroit. 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 featuring 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 hone her
skills as a well rounded artist. Today, Lisa has become a seasoned
singer/songwriter and actor that has the professional credits to prove
it. After 3 years of singing and performing solo and with local bands
in the LA area, Lisa began work on her own original music. Lisa moved
back to Michigan where she has completed her debut album “Rock Steady”.
With great appreciation for Executive Producers, Earl and Barbara
Smith, "Rock Steady" includes contributing artists such as guitarist,
pop/rock musician, Jesse Johnson, formally of “The Time” and the young
popular R&B band “Hotsauce”, this pop/rock CD has already gotten
positive reviews and request for concerts at venues across the U.S. As
a singer, songwriter, published author, musician, and actor Lisa Lauren
Smith is a quintuple threat and is currently entertainments best kept
secret. Now the secret is out! “Rock Steady” is now independently
released on Manchester Records and available for purchase.
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