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Mona Lisa is a name used by more than one artist. (1) Firstly, a French progressive rock band of the 70s. (2) Secondly, Mona Lisa is the name used by a Jamaican reggae artist. (3) Thirdly, Mona Lisa is an American R&B artist. (4) A painting by Leonardo da Vinci.


Mona Lisa (1) released five albums between 1974 and 1979, then resurfaced in the 1998 with a new album and some live dates, one of which became the live album Progfest 2000. They are often compared to Genesis as well as their compatriots Ange, with a symphonic sound and flamboyant lead vocalist Dominque Le Guennec.

Mona Lisa (2) had her vocals featured on the 2007 album Melbourne Meets Kingston produced by Australian producer Mista Savona.


Mona Lisa (3)
Mona Lisa is an American R&B singer/songwriter. Her debut single was "Can't Be Wasting My Time" featuring Mr. Cheeks, a member of the Hip-Hop group Lost Boyz. The song 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. The lead single from 11-20-79 was "You Said".

Mona Lisa was born on November 20, 1979 in Yonkers, New York to a African American/Native American mother and a Caucasian father. Mona's mother is a Pentecostal minister. She was once signed to Island Black Music, a subsidiary of Island Records from 1995-1998 and Def Soul, a subsidiary of Def Jam Records from 1998-1999.

A second album was recorded titled Gettin' It On that remains unreleased. A promotional 12" vinyl single and a music video were released for the lead single, "Peach" and it is rumored that a retail CD single was also released. The title track, "Get'n It On" was available on the soundtrack for the movie Woo. In 2004 Mona was featured on rapper Cam'ron's song, "Girls". The single peaked at #77 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Chart.

In 2007 Mona signed with Ontourage Entertainment, an independent record label. A new album is said to be released in 2008. .