My father Lou Bello and my brother Louie Bello, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder,Teena Marie, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Elvis, James Brown, Donnie Hathaway, Erykah Badu,
Nine out of ten black people agree that this white chick can sing. The tenth one is tone deaf.
That’s how it’s always been for Boston soul chick Lisa Bello, who rocked the Apollo cold at thirteen years old and smashed through the public school talent show circuit before her sweet sixteenth. Every artist gets labeled, and Lisa’s never minded being the tattooed Italian broad with Mary’s pipes and Whitney’s gusto.
Lisa had to shine. Her brother Louie Bello casts a thick shadow as Boston’s premier r&b star and songwriter. In order for Lisa to get recognized, she’s had to deliver live sets that rewired the way people think about Caucasian pop singers. Her formula: freak a couple covers and flash some skills, and then move in with original material.
Though she’s been performing live since middle school and been selected twice to perform on JAM’N 94.5’s annual Summer Stage, Lisa only recently hit the lab hard. In the past six months she’s written her yet-to-be titled debut album and recorded with established Boston beat teams including Mass Appeal, Surefire and John Johnson productions. The resulting sound is big enough to move dance floors but minimal enough to let Lisa bust loose. On the lyric front, let’s just say that homegirl has equal parts intellect and attitude.
Since she started dropping singles on line in late 2007, Lisa’s been one of Beantown’s most requested collaborators. Working with artists including Jake the Snake, Omega Red, Dre Robinson, D-Quest, DJ On&On, JayCeeOh, and Makio from MTV’s Making the Band, she’s quickly established herself as the r&b voice to be reckoned with around New England.
But Boston is already getting small. Clubs like Felt, Mantra, Revolution Rock Bar and The Middle East have taught her well, but Lisa’s game is too unique and marketable for her to stay trapped beneath glass ceilings. Hipsters dig her dance floor-friendly backdrops, soul cats flock to see her front an eight-piece band, and hip-hop crowds haven’t heard rhythm packaged this tightly since Jodeci dominated airwaves. Don’t front – you know she’s got you open too.
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Hey Beautiful.. Its me Boston.. Loving your Music Girl!! Cannot wait to see you at the MIC Awards.. Your always in our thoughts.. Keep up the Great Work!!
I know that I have not been on your page in some time. So I thought I drop by and say hey hey hey. I totally love the new music on your page. I have to say this. you are nothing but amazing girl! I love the songs. well hope that things are going good for you.
Hii Lisa, If your in town Sept 17th.....Great show coming up!!! Make sure to come out and get Funkdefied @ The Lowell Brewery Exchange with my boy Danny Bedrosian and SECRET ARMY. This will be an amazing show featuring members of Parliment-Funkadelic!!! Also playign @ The Dover Brickhouse in Dover,N.H. on Sat. Sept 19th. Hope to see you there!!!!
