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[[Image:Lisa.jpg|right|425px|thumb|LISA promoting her best album [[LISAbest -Mission on Earth 9307-|LISABEST -mission on earth 9307-]] (2007)]]
  
 
'''LISA''' is a Japanese R&B singer and former member of the group [[m-flo]].
 
'''LISA''' is a Japanese R&B singer and former member of the group [[m-flo]].
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*'''Real Name:''' Narita Elizabeth Sakura (成田エリザベス桜)  
 
*'''Real Name:''' Narita Elizabeth Sakura (成田エリザベス桜)  
 
*'''Date of Birth:''' October 26, 1974
 
*'''Date of Birth:''' October 26, 1974
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]  
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*'''Birthplace:''' [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]  
 
*'''[[Blood Type]]:''' O  
 
*'''[[Blood Type]]:''' O  
 
*'''Ethnicity:''' Half-Japanese, Half-Colombian  
 
*'''Ethnicity:''' Half-Japanese, Half-Colombian  
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==Information==
 
==Information==
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Narita Elizabeth Sakura first made her debut into the music world in 1993 at the age of eighteen. She made her debut under the stage name '''LiSA''', and was signed under [[Tokuma Japan Communications]]. After the release of four singles she was dropped from the label. LISA then started working as a part time vocalist for the group [[Ram Jam World]].
  
She was originally part of [[m-flo]], consisting of [[Verbal]], [[Taku]], and herself. The group formed in 1999 and quickly entered the Oricon Top 10 with their debut single [[the tripod e.p.]] [[m-flo]]'s popularity increased until LISA decided to leave in 2002 to pursue a solo career. LISA's m-flo fanbase, however, decreased after leaving the group. LISA has collaborated with many artists since leaving [[m-flo]], such as [[Koda Kumi]], [[Heartsdales]], and [[JHETT aka YAKKO for AQUARIUS]]. Her style still remains R & B, but occasionally will drift more toward J-Pop.
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In 1999, LISA rose to fame as the vocalist of the [[J-Hip-Hop|Japanese hip-hop]] group, [[m-flo]], alongside [[VERBAL]] and [[Takahashi Taku]]. The group formed in 1999 and quickly entered the Oricon Top 10 with their debut single [[the tripod e.p.]] [[m-flo]]'s popularity increased until LISA decided to leave in 2002 to pursue a solo career. LISA's m-flo fanbase, however, decreased after leaving the group. LISA has collaborated with many artists since leaving [[m-flo]], such as [[Koda Kumi]], [[Heartsdales]], and [[JHETT aka YAKKO for AQUARIUS]]. Her style still remains R & B, but occasionally will drift more toward J-Pop.
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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===Albums===
 
===Albums===
  
*[2003.04.16] [[Juicy Music|JUICY MUSIC]] #5
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*[2003.04.16] [[Juicy Music|JUICY MUSIC]]  
*[2004.06.30] [[Gratitude|GRATITUDE]] #18
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*[2004.06.30] [[Gratitude|GRATITUDE]]  
*[2006.10.25] [[Elizabeth|ELIZABETH]] #55
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*[2006.10.25] [[Elizabeth|ELIZABETH]]  
  
 
===Other Albums===
 
===Other Albums===
  
*[2005.04.20] [[Melody Circus|MELODY CIRCUS]] ('80s acoustic cover album) #71
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*[2005.04.20] [[Melody Circus|MELODY CIRCUS]] ('80s acoustic cover album)  
 
*[2005.07.27] [[Kaze no Ongaku - Radiation from an N.G.O]] (rare tracks album)  
 
*[2005.07.27] [[Kaze no Ongaku - Radiation from an N.G.O]] (rare tracks album)  
*[2006.03.23] [[God Sista|GOD SISTA]] (R&B concept album) #90
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*[2006.03.23] [[God Sista|GOD SISTA]] (R&B concept album)  
 
*[2007.06.06] [[Lisabest -Mission on Earth 9307-|LISABEST -mission on earth 9307-]] (best album)  
 
*[2007.06.06] [[Lisabest -Mission on Earth 9307-|LISABEST -mission on earth 9307-]] (best album)  
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*[2008.02.20] [[Ready to Disco|ready to disco]] (mini-album)
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*[2008.08.27] [[Got That Fever|got that fever]] (mini-album)
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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*[1993.xx.xx] [[Out of Cry|OUT OF CRY]] ('''LiSA''')
*[2002.01.09] [[Move On|move on]] #7
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*[1994.xx.xx] [[One World|ONE WORLD]] ('''LiSA''')
*[2002.05.29] [[Babylon no Kiseki]] (バビロンの奇跡; ''Babylon's Miracle'') #34
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*[1994.xx.xx] [[Sea of the Stars|SEA OF THE STARS]] ('''LiSA''')
*[2002.10.30] [[I'm All You|I'm all you]] #26
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*[1994.xx.xx] [[Goal Getting Dai Sakusen]] (ゴール・ゲット大作戦; ''Goal Getting Operation'') ('''LiSA''')
*[2003.03.26] [[Superstar]] #127
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*[2002.01.09] [[Move On|move on]]  
*[2003.07.24] [[Flower For The Lion e.p. ~Peace in Love~]] #135
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*[2002.05.29] [[Babylon no Kiseki]] (バビロンの奇跡; ''Babylon's Miracle'')  
*[2004.01.21] [[My Dearest|MY DEAREST]] #90
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*[2002.10.30] [[I'm All You|I'm all you]]
*[2004.04.21] [[Switch / I Only Want to Be With You|SWITCH / I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU]] (SWITCH feat. [[Koda Kumi]] & [[Heartsdales]]) #43
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*[2003.03.26] [[Superstar]]
*[2004.06.02] [[So Beautiful]] #156
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*[2003.07.24] [[Flower for the Lion E.P. ~Peace in Love~|Flower For The Lion e.p. ~Peace in Love~]]  
*[2004.12.08] [[Only if ~Diamonds in the Snow e.p.~]] #133
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*[2004.01.21] [[My Dearest|MY DEAREST]]
*[2005.10.26] [[I, Rhythm]] #94
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*[2004.04.21] [[Switch / I Only Want to Be With You|SWITCH feat. Koda Kumi & Heartsdales / I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU]]
*[2006.09.13] [[Showtime|SHOWTIME]] #199
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*[2004.06.02] [[So Beautiful]]  
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*[2004.12.08] [[Only If ~ Diamonds in the Snow E.P.~|Only if ~Diamonds in the Snow e.p.~]]  
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*[2005.10.26] [[I, Rhythm]]  
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*[2006.09.13] [[Showtime|SHOWTIME]]  
 
*[2007.05.09] [[Tommorrow|tomorrow]]
 
*[2007.05.09] [[Tommorrow|tomorrow]]
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
 
 
* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/lisa/index.html Official Site]
 
* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/lisa/index.html Official Site]
 
* [http://www.artimage.co.jp/artist/lisa/top.html ArtImage Site]
 
* [http://www.artimage.co.jp/artist/lisa/top.html ArtImage Site]

Revision as of 12:23, 28 July 2009

LISA promoting her best album LISABEST -mission on earth 9307- (2007)

LISA is a Japanese R&B singer and former member of the group m-flo.

Profile

  • Real Name: Narita Elizabeth Sakura (成田エリザベス桜)
  • Date of Birth: October 26, 1974
  • Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
  • Blood Type: O
  • Ethnicity: Half-Japanese, Half-Colombian
  • Interests: Music appreciation, drawing pictures
  • Special Talents: Volleyball
  • Favorite Artists: Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer
  • Influential Artists: Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Whitney Houston

Information

Narita Elizabeth Sakura first made her debut into the music world in 1993 at the age of eighteen. She made her debut under the stage name LiSA, and was signed under Tokuma Japan Communications. After the release of four singles she was dropped from the label. LISA then started working as a part time vocalist for the group Ram Jam World.

In 1999, LISA rose to fame as the vocalist of the Japanese hip-hop group, m-flo, alongside VERBAL and Takahashi Taku. The group formed in 1999 and quickly entered the Oricon Top 10 with their debut single the tripod e.p. m-flo's popularity increased until LISA decided to leave in 2002 to pursue a solo career. LISA's m-flo fanbase, however, decreased after leaving the group. LISA has collaborated with many artists since leaving m-flo, such as Koda Kumi, Heartsdales, and JHETT aka YAKKO for AQUARIUS. Her style still remains R & B, but occasionally will drift more toward J-Pop.

Discography

Albums

Other Albums

Singles

External Links