Wednesday 18 January 2012

Lisa's Solo Career.

Lisa didn't rest on her laurels after the STEPS split, and signed a record deal with Mercury Records on her birthday, the 5th of November 2002. Lisa's debut single as a solo postrel was disco belter 'Lately' which was released on 12/5/2003 and showed Lisa really could strut her stuff alone. The public was inspired, and Lisa entered the charts at #6.

Lisa released her next single, 'Too Far Gone' on 8/9/2003 and was a huge hit with the fans, despite narrowly missing the top 10 by going in at # 11. Then strangely, as H&Claire had before her, Lisa Scott-Lee disappeared.

Finally news emerged, and fans discovered Lisa had 'parted ways' with record label Mercury due to disappointing sales. Fans were distraught, since Lisa had recorded an album during her time at Mercury - the infamous 'Unleashed' - and they were concerned they would never get to hear Lisa's album of sheer pop genious. That still satnds to this day as many of the tracks intended for the album have never surfaced (only 30 second clips have ever leaked)


Lisa and the Ministry Of Sound

Lisa teamed up with dance act 'Intenso Project' for a collaboration. Signed to the Ministry Of Sound label, the group released dance record 'Get It On' released on 28/11/2004 and although topping the club charts, only reached a disappointing #23 in the UK Singles Chart.

Totally Scott-Lee

Lisa signed a deal in 2004 to make a documentary with MTV, following the release of her next single. MTV gave Lisa just five weeks to find a song, record it, and release it.
On the 10th October 2005, Lisa released 'Electric', a song penned by Guy Chambers and Ben Adams, belting out a more mature sound, coupled with knowing lyrics and a fantastic club beat.
The show was a huge success; it became MTV UK's most watched programme, and 'Electric' charted at #13 - a huge improvement on her previous position.


Never Or Now?

Backed by her record company in 2007, Concept finaly put out Lisa's first solo album - 'Never Or Now' - which she released for her fans in the UK for download on Amazon and iTunes. South Africa and China where the only countries to get a physical release of this pop-tastic album. The Chinesse version came in a stunning DVD case with a beautiful Lyric sheet.


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