This story starts with Cult Jam, a Brooklyn-based R&B group, led by a vocalist named Lisa Velez. At age 14, Velez auditioned for a group of R&B producers and performers who called themselves Full Force.
Somewhere along the line, they decided that Lisa Lisa's name should be pulled out separately.
This single, released in Europe in 1985, was such a huge radio hit AS AN IMPORT that CBS decided it needed a US release - and yes, it was not only a huge hit, but also would go on to be one of the most sampled songs in history.
The song was written by Full Force, and they also perform on the track. It's, of course, about teen sex. And, in this case, there's a pro/con list - they are, believe it or not, extoling the virtues of saying 'yes'. By the way, Lisa was 18 when she was singing this.
Cult Jam broke up in the early '90s, but Lisa Lisa still performs. She still has the same energy, too, as is clear in this performance from 2022.
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