BIO

LISA FRAZIER—POP STAR

Origin: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Genres: Contemporary R&B, Dance/Electronic, Soul, Gospel
Occupations: Singer-songwriter, performer, educator
Years active: 1980s–present
Labels: Wing/Polygram, UDP/Universal

Early Life and Education

Lisa Frazier began performing at age 12 in political and religious venues in the Washington, D.C. area. She attended the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts, majoring in vocal performance and performing with the Everyman Street Theatre Company at venues like Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center. She continued her studies on a full scholarship at Oberlin Conservatory, focusing on vocal performance.

Musical Theatre

After graduation, Frazier returned to her theater roots, playing Luisa in The Fantasticks at Howard University’s Ira Aldridge Theatre. She later performed as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at City Line Theatre in Philadelphia, earning critical acclaim.

Time with Lace

Frazier co-founded the girl group Lace in Los Angeles under Wing/Polygram Records. Lace achieved a Top 10 Billboard hit and charted several songs, making television appearances on BET’s Video Soul, Video Vibrations, Soul Train, Live at the Apollo, and CNN’s Showbiz Tonight.

Solo Career

Heart of Gold (1999–2000)
Signed to UDP/Universal, Frazier released the album Heart of Gold. The single “Somewhere Tonight,” remixed by Tony Moran, reached #3 on DMA charts. The album garnered European and Japanese tours, including performances on TV and a noted appearance before Luciano Pavarotti in Italy.

EPs and Singles (1997–present)
Frazier released multiple EPs and singles:

Your Song (EP, 1997)
Heart of Gold (EP, 1999)
Too Late (EP, 2000)
Somewhere (EP, 2023) & “I Want a Lover” (Single, 2024)
Chart-wise, "Heart of Gold" hit #57 on iTunes in June 2024.

Recent Work
In 2024, she released the single “I Want a Lover,” available in instrumental, radio, and extended versions. Earlier, her Somewhere EP was evenly released in multiple club edits and versions in late 2023.

Session Work & Collaborations

Frazier’s voice has been featured in film soundtracks such as Losing Isaiah and Perfect Holiday. She has also recorded national commercials (Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi, Gatorade) and appeared on TV series like Orleans. She sang on Survivor’s album single “Empires” with Jimi Jamieson.

She’s shared stages or toured with Ziggy Marley (“Love Is My Religion” tour). Ray Charles, Luther Vandross, George Duke, Stevie Wonder, Boz Scaggs, Bobby Womack, Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Murphy

Personal Life and Other Activities

A committed spiritual leader since around 2000, Frazier is deeply involved in her church’s children’s ministries and deliverance work. She holds a master’s degree in special education and teaches students with special needs in Melissa ISD. She also leads support and prayer sessions through Rivers of Hope Ministries.

DISCOGRAPHY

Albums

Somewhere Tonight (LP, 1998)
Heart of Gold (Album, 1999/2011 on UDP)

EPs & Singles

Your Song (EP, 1997)
Heart of Gold (EP, 1999)
Too Late (EP, 2000)
Somewhere (EP, 2023)
Styly (Single, 2023)
I Feel You (Single, 2020)
I Want a Lover (Single, 2024)

Selected Appearances

“You Are My Everything” (Marvin Dexter Moore feat. Lisa Frazier, 2021)
“This Is How I Feel” (Jim Wilson feat. Lisa Frazier et al., 2020)

Notable Achievements

Top 10 Billboard hit with Lace
DMA charts: “Somewhere Tonight” charted #3
International tours (Europe, Japan)
Performances before Pavarotti and TV audiences worldwide
Prominent backing and session vocalist roles