Lisa Mercedez facts for kids

Lisa Mercedez is a talented singer, songwriter, and rapper from Jamaica. She is known for her energetic dancehall music. Lisa has worked with many famous artists like Stylo G and Vybz Kartel. She has also toured with global superstar Nicki Minaj.

Early Life

Lisa Mercedez was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Her real name is Alicia. She grew up in a community called Red Hills in Kingston. Her father raised her, and she went to Hydel High School. When Lisa was 16, her father passed away. After this, she moved to London, England.

Music Journey

Starting Out

Lisa Mercedez began her music career in 2005. She met Stylo G, another artist, and joined his group called 'Warning Crew'. She was the first and only female member of the group. Lisa chose her stage name, 'Lisa Mercedez', to honor her father. He really loved his old Mercedes-Benz W201 car.

Making Her Mark

After a break from music, Lisa Mercedez returned with new songs. In 2017, she released her first mixtape called BGC. A mixtape is like an album, but often released independently.

In 2018, Lisa Mercedez was announced as one of only three women performing at the Wireless Festival. This is a very big music festival. Some people thought the festival needed more female artists. Lisa Mercedez shared her thoughts on this. She said that women in music often have to work much harder than men to succeed.

Beyond Music

On March 3, 2020, Lisa Mercedez shared on Instagram that she had converted to Islam. This was a personal decision for her. She has continued to make her dancehall music since then.

Her Music

Lisa Mercedez has released many singles throughout her career. A single is usually one song released on its own. She has also been a featured artist on songs by other musicians. This means she sings or raps on their tracks.

Her mixtape, BGC, was released in 2017.

Mixtapes

• BGC (2017)