Mona Lisa (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mona Lisa
Background information
Birth name	Kimberly Leadbetter
Born	(1979-11-20) November 20, 1979 (age 45) 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), known professionally as 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