Lisa Stansfield

Lisa Stansfield is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress known for her distinct vocal style and global music success spanning four decades. After gaining significant attention for her featured vocals on Coldcut’s 1989 hit ‘People Hold On,’ Lisa Stansfield went on to sign a record deal with Arista Records, launching her acclaimed solo career. Her debut solo album, ‘Affection,’ released in 1989, achieved massive global success, selling over five million copies worldwide and earning multiple platinum certifications. Its lead single, ‘All Around the World,’ topped charts in various countries and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., solidifying her position as a prominent figure in soul and R&B music.

Earlier in her career, Stansfield had won the ‘Search for a Star’ singing competition in 1980 and co-founded the band Blue Zone in 1983, releasing the album ‘Big Thing’ in 1988. Throughout the 1990s, Stansfield continued to release successful albums, including ‘Real Love’ (1991), which featured the hit single ‘Change,’ and ‘So Natural’ (1993). Her self-titled album, ‘Lisa Stansfield’ (1997), proved a major success, yielding multiple number-one dance hits in the U.S. and achieving Gold certification in the UK, Spain, and Switzerland.

Her extensive discography continued to grow with albums such as ‘Face Up’ (2001), ‘The Moment’ (2004), ‘Seven’ (2014), and ‘Deeper’ (2018), which she supported with successful European and North American tours. Stansfield has sold over 20 million albums globally across her career. In 2019, Stansfield celebrated the 30th Anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album ‘Affection’ with a special tour, revisiting the iconic work that launched her international career. Consistently showcasing her genre-blending approach to R&B, soul, pop, and dance music, Stansfield remains a significant international artist whose enduring impact on the entertainment industry continues to be recognized and celebrated.