Mona Lisa (singer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mona Lisa
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Birth name | Kimberly Leadbetter |
Born | Union, South Carolina, U.S. |
November 20, 1979
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, known professionally as Mona Lisa, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on November 20, 1979. Mona Lisa is famous for her R&B and pop music. She also produces records and has worked as a model.
Her first big song was "Can't Be Wasting My Time." It featured the hip hop group Lost Boyz. This song was part of the soundtrack for the movie Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Her first album, called 11-20-79, was also very popular.
In 2011, Mona Lisa worked with another artist named DL. They released a digital song called "First Klass (That Lyfe)." This song was for the King of Paper Chasin' movie soundtrack. Another one of her songs, "Once Upon a Time," was in the movie The Heart Specialist in 2012.
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Mona Lisa's Music Albums
Mona Lisa has released several music projects. An album is a collection of songs released together.
Studio Albums
- 1996: 11-20-79
Mona Lisa's Hit Songs
Mona Lisa has released many singles. A single is usually one or two songs released on their own.
Singles Released
- 1996 – "Can't Be Wasting My Time" (featuring Lost Boyz)
- 1996 – "You Said"
- 1996 – "Our Time to Shine" (with Lil' Kim)
- 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 the Reckless album)
- 2011 – "First Klass (That Lyfe)" (with DL)
Mona Lisa's Music Videos
Mona Lisa has appeared in several music videos for her songs and collaborations. Music videos are short films that go along with a song.
Year | Song | Director |
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1995 | "Can't Be Wasting My Time" (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" (featuring The LOX) | Diane Martel |
1997 | "Somehow" (Voices of Theory featuring Mona Lisa & Kurupt) | – |
1998 | "Peach" | Ron Norsworthy |