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Kimberly Ledbetter, known by her professional stage name, Mona Lisa, (born November 20, 1979) is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, actress, model and record producer. She is best known for her debut single "Can't Be Wasting My Time" featuring the Hip-Hop group Lost Boyz, which 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. She also is known for her smash hit "Just Wanna Please You" Remix featuring rap group The LOX.
Mona Lisa was born in Union, South Carolina, later relocating to Yonkers, New York. Her exotic looks are from her African American/Native American mother and her Caucasian father. A musical prodigy, Mona began singing in church at the age of 7. She joined Ujamma Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York at 10, and began performing for sold out audiences. After performing and winning talent competitions across the state, at 12 years old she performed at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Singing "Home" by Stephanie Mills, she received a standing ovation. By 13, Mona's talent caught the attention of the record producer, Narada Michael Walden. Walden recognized Mona's talent, and took her under his wing. She later began touring overseas.
At 15, she 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. She met Hiraim Hicks, CEO of Island Black Music, and sung " His Eye Is On the Sparrow" a cappella. She was signed on the spot. By her sixteenth birthday she had already penned and vocally arranged half of her debut album, 11-20-79, collaborated and written with the industries top producers and artists, and became a fixture on music television and radio airwaves.