- Born: April 11, 1966 in Manchester, England
- Years Active: 1990-2003
- Genre: Pop
- Influenced by: Thom Bell, Barry White, Madonna
- Similar Artists: Paula Abdul, Rick Astley, Taylor Dayne, Sheena Easton, Janet Jackson, George Michael, Nicole, Seal, Soul II Soul, Dusty Springfield, Swing Out Sister, Jody Watley, Wham!, Karyn White, The Brand New Heavies, Caron Wheeler, Coldcut, Des'ree, Lisa Fischer, Eternal, Michel'le, Alison Moyet, Richard Darbyshire, Mel & Kim
English vocalist Lisa Stansfield was the lead singer of the group the Blue Zone and featured on Coldcut's "People Hold On" in 1989. She zoomed into the spotlight with Affection in 1990. The album went platinum and earned her a number three pop and number one R&B single with "All Around the World." Affection and its follow-up, Real Love, were deeply influenced by the '70s disco sound of Barry White, from arrangements to mood and even Stansfield's own technique. After a long hiatus, she returned with a self-titled effort in 1997. The #1 Remixes EP followed a year later. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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