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Mona Lisa
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Background information
Birth name Kimberly Leadbetter
Born (1979-11-20) November 20, 1979 (age 44)
Union, South Carolina, U.S.
Origin Yonkers, New York
Genres R&B, soul, hip hop soul
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, actress
Instruments Vocals, keyboards, piano, guitar
Years active 1995–present
Labels Island Records
Ontourage Entertainment

Kimberly Leadbetter (born November 20, 1979), better known by her professional stage name Mona Lisa, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, actress, model and record producer. She is best known for her debut single "Can't Be Wasting My Time" featuring the hip hop group Lost Boyz, which was featured on the Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood soundtrack, as well as her debut album 11-20-79.

In 2011, her collaboration with labelmate DL, "First Klass (That Lyfe)" was released as a digital single. It's the lead single for the King of Paper Chasin' soundtrack. Her song, "Once Upon a Time" (written by Dennis Cooper) appeared in the film, The Heart Specialist which was released in 2012.

Discography

Albums

  • 1996: 11-20-79

Singles

  • 1996 – "Can't Be Wasting My Time" (featuring Lost Boyz)
  • 1996 – "You Said"
  • 1996 – "Our Time to Shine" (with Lil' Kim ("Don't Be a Menace..." soundtrack)
  • 1997 – "Just Wanna Please U" (featuring The LOX)
  • 1998 – "Peach"
  • 2004 – "Girls" (with Cam'Ron)
  • 2007 – "Get At Me" (with Sonja Blade)
  • 2008 - "We Can Fly"(from reckless album)
  • 2011 – "First Klass (That Lyfe)" (with DL) ("King of Paper Chasin'" soundtrack)

Other appearances

  • 1996 – "Our Time To Shine (Remix)" (with Lil' Kim) "Don't Be A Menace..." Soundtrack (chorus/background)
  • 1996 – "Music Makes Me High" (Lost Boyz "Legal ..." album (chorus/background, uncredited)
  • 1996 – "Renee" Lost Boyz ("Renee" alternate side Ep Single, chorus/background uncredited)
  • 1997 – "Silent Night" ("A Special Gift" compilation)
  • 1997 – "Somehow" (with Voices of Theory & Kurupt)
  • 1998 – "Get'n It On" ("Woo" soundtrack)
  • 2001 – "Fever" (DJ Famous mixtape 15: R&B is Needed)
  • 2009 – "Thug Love" (Head Crack "Handle My Business" album)
  • 2012 – "Once Upon a Life" ("The Heart Specialist" soundtrack)

Videography

Year Song Director
1995 "Can't Be Wasting My Time (One Dread One Ball Head Version featuring Lost Boyz)" Brian Luvar
1996 "Our Time To Shine (Remix)" (Lil' Kim and Mona Lisa) Lance "Un" Rivera
1996 "You Said" Paul Hunter
1997 "Just Wanna Please U (Stevie J. Version featuring The LOX)" Diane Martel
1997 "Somehow" (Voices of Theory featuring Mona Lisa & Kurupt)
1998 "Peach" Ron Norsworthy
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