Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam were an urban contemporary band and one of the first freestyle music groups to emerge from New York City in the 1980s. Cult Jam consisted of vocalist Lisa Lisa , born Lisa Velez, guitarist / bassist Alex "Spanador" Moseley, and drummer / keyboardist Mike Hughes.

Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam was founded when Velez successfully auditioned for the Brooklyn production team Full Force.She met drummer Mike Hughes at Funhouse, a Manhattan underage club that she frequented to be discovered. She described the atmosphere as, "a young place, no liquor served in that place at all, so I kinda liked it.

Feb 1, 2025 · Lifetime’s biographical drama film ‘Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story’ chronicles the formation of the renowned freestyle music group Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, founded by Mike Hughes, Alex “Spanador” Moseley, and Lisa Lisa. As the movie depicts, Mike served as the band’s drummer and percussionist, contributing to its ...

4 days ago · Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their debut album this summer.. Multi-platinum group CultJam currently consists of founding members percussionist Mike Hughes, guitar & keyboardist Alex ‘Spanador’ Mosely, and their new lead vocalist, Mystina Sol.Best known for a string of massive hits, including “I wonder if I Take You Home,” “Head to …

The UB Interview: CultJam Talk 40th Anniversary + 'Lisa Lisa' StoryLisa Lisa & Cult Jam will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their debut album this summer....

Feb 2, 2025 · Lisa Lisa (aka Lisa Velez) is preparing for a major year with her 40th anniversary tour, a new Lifetime biopic, a memoir and more.. The popular Latina singer/songwriter, who rose to fame with Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam (along with band members Alex Moseley and Mike Hughes) in the 1980s with hits like “Lost in Emotion” and “Can You Feel the Beat,” is the subject of a …

Jun 7, 2024 · Lisa Velez rose to fame when she was just a teen, thanks to Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam‘s hits like “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” “All Cried Out,” “Can You Feel the Beat,” “Head to Toe” and “Lost in Emotion.” The group’s mix of R&B, pop and Latin music elements proved highly influential, and helped establish a new genre of ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Considered one of the greatest Latin Hip Hop/Freestyle/Pop Divas of the 1980s music scene, Lisa Velez, popularly known as Lisa Lisa of the 80's supergroup Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, is a music legend.

Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam were an American pop, freestyle and urban contemporary band. The group was one of the first to come from New York City in the 1980s. [1] The members of the group were vocalist Lisa Lisa (real name was Lisa Velez), [2] bassist/guitarist Alex "Spanador" Moseley and keyboardist/drummer Mike Hughes.

Mar 24, 2023 · Lisa Lisa (born Lisa Velez on January 15, 1967) and her band Cult Jam were one of the original American freestyle groups of the 1980s. The two other members of Cult Jam were guitarist/bassist Alex Moseley and drummer/keyboardist Mike Hughes. They were assembled and produced by Full Force.