Lisa Maffia

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Lisa Maffia


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Born = Birth date and age|1979|06|16
Origin = London, United Kingdom
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Genre = R&B, hip hop, UK garage, electro house
Occupation = Musician
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Independiente (2001–2003)
Maffia Recordz (2004–present)
Apollo/Universal (2007–present)
Associated_acts = So Solid Crew, North Star, SLK
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Lisa Maffia (born 16 June 1979, South London) is an English model, presenter, singer-songwriter and musician, who originally came to the public's attention as the main female member of So Solid Crew. Whilst in So Solid, the singer notched up 5 top 20 hits, including a platinum selling single "21 Seconds" and a platinum selling album "They Don't Know". She was born to an Italian mother and a black father.

Achievements

Her own first solo album, "First Lady" was released in August 2003, and won a MOBO award in the Best UK garage Act category. Lisa was also nominated for 2 other MOBO awards "Best UK Act" and "Best UK Newcomer"Lisa is trained in Latino ballroom, tap and modern dancing and practised gymnastics as a child.In March 2005 Lisa won the silver medal in series three of The Games.

Music

Debut single "All Over" and second single "In Love" became two of the best selling singles of 2003. In her time since recording her debut album she has set up her own record label "Maffia Recordz", to which she has signed acts such as "Northstar Ent", "Flirta D", "Romeo" and "Youngstarz".

Television

Maffia has appeared/performed on a number of different television shows including "Top Of The Pops", "", "Popworld" and appeared in series three of "The Games". On 20 August it was announced Maffia would participate in ITV2's "CelebAir" where cameras will follow Maffia and other celebrities as they work as air hostesses.

Modelling

Maffia has said in many interviews recently that she will be launching her first official calendar later on this year. She has quoted that the calendar is set around many different settings including in studio and Ibiza, and has been working with up and coming photographers. Maffia is also not a stranger to magazine polls. She ranked #91 (2002) in "FHM" 's 100 Sexiest Women, She ranked #77 (2002) in "Loaded" 's Hot 100 Babes. In September 2007, Maffia was voted number 33 in the top 50 sexiest brunettes poll in "Nuts" magazine.

Future and new music

In May 2007, Maffia announced on her official Myspace that she has been recording her upcoming album at the Murlyn Studios, known to have penned songs for Christina Milian, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and others. On 10 September, Maffia released her single "Bad Girl At Night", whilst the single reached 36, the single is having massive success over Europe leading to Maffia doing a tour all over Europe.
Lisa has said she will continue the genre on her up and coming album which may see the release of a double cd filled with Electro House and Dirty Pop. The album is expected to be released February 2009

It has been rumoured Maffia's next single will be called "Numbers" and is produced by Timbaland. The song is due for release late 2008 with her long awaited new album as yet to be named.

It was recently noted on Maffia's offical website that she is putting the finishing touches on her highly anticipated second album.

Discography

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Albums

* "First Lady"UK #44 Released:August 2003
*"Quiet Screams"UK #??Released:February 2009

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/lisamaffiauk Official Lisa Maffia Myspace]
* [http://www.lisamaffia.tk Official Lisa Maffia Site]
* [http://www.lisamaffiaonline.tk Official Lisa Maffia fansite]
* [http://www.phoenixfm.com/story/828.php Phoenix FM radio interview with Lisa Maffia 25-10-2007]