Lea (singer)
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Lea Quezada (known as "Lea") is a contemporary R&B singer and songwriter, was born on August 12, 1986, New York. As a child she looked to R&B singers of the 1980s and 1990s like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. A chance meeting introduced her to Lil Flip and she had a number two hit with him on the song Sunshine (not to be confused with Coko's ballad of the same name). She helped make Sunshine number 1 on BETs 106 and Park, and MTVs Direct Effect. The song was also number 2 on the Billboard charts, reaching a radio audience of over 114 million, certifying it as 2004s summer anthem.
[edit] Early life
Her love of singing began as a child splitting time between Queens and Brooklyn. At the age of four, she would sing along to the latest songs on the radio, sometimes performing classics by Anita Baker, New Edition, Whitney Houston and Lisa Lisa. During her teen years she worked odd jobs to make ends meet. However, juggling jobs didn't satisfy her desire to sing. She then pursued her music career searching for a connection in the music industry. Lea was determined to make her mark in music. Like all stars, her hard work and perseverance paid off when she met rapper Lil Flip in New York's Sony Studios. Her commitment and dedication is evident on the pairing of her with Lil Flip, making "Sunshine" a success, and is also proof positive on her album. With over a half a million mobile ring tones sold and a credible street buzz, her first quarter debut will definitely be a solid success. Lea has been in the studio with Ryan Leslie which can be seen on his myspace page and many more. A few songs have leaked this summer and they are "I'm Gone" "I Give You My Heart" "U Can't Handle This" "Get Lost In Your Love" & "Read My Mind". It is not known yet if these are songs from her upcoming highly anticpated debut album or not; they are just songs she has recorded over the last year. She is currently dating christdawg.
[edit] Discography
Album
- Released: 2008
- Chart positions
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- Singles:"I'm Gone"
