I had this death grip on the mic because I was so scared. When I finished the song, I opened my eyes and everybody was sitting there with their mouths open going, 'We didn't know this girl could sing! Having established her vocal abilities Lisa was soon enrolling in a national Star Search contest. It was a gospel music version in Palatka, Florida and I won that and went on to the finals and finished as a runner up. I was about She looks back on the experience with something less than enthusiasm.
It was drama. Everyone wanted to be the leader. I realised that I didn't want to deal with groups if I ever wanted to sing at this level. I did acquire a great work ethic though, we practised all the time!
I moved to Jacksonville after I married my husband and we tried the distance thing with the group but it wasn't working out. After we got to Jacksonville my husband took my song book to the producer Maurice Henderson at the Potter's House, where we go to church, and I started writing for his artists. He also ran an independent record label Shadrach Entertainment. After awhile Henderson announced that he wanted to record an album with his gifted songwriter.
The resulting project, 's 'My Diary, Your Life' reaped lavish praise from the critics. It didn't take too long before her impressive debut brought Lisa's prodigious vocal talents to the attention of Christian music biz movers and shakers.
My publicist said, 'I've got a perfect girl! I parted with my old label on a happy note around November Her debut for Integrity Gospel was the critically acclaimed 'Soul Music' In her rich alto McClendon relays personal insights on life, from motherhood to spirituality.
While the blend of funk, pop, jazz and blues places this Jacksonville, Florida praise and worship leader into a musical category akin to India. Arie and Stevie Wonder, McClendon's lyrics reveal that she is also a poet and thinker who ponders the mysteries of life and God. But Lisa said she never set out with a deliberate intention to bring a neo-soul vibe to gospel music. She said, "I'm not really sure how that happened. It's just an expression of me. So after the first project, we went for a more classic sound and that's how I classify myself - classic soul.
I don't want to be a trendy artist. When it's classic, it will be around for years. Jazz and gospel are definitely strong influences in my sound. Ella Fitzgerald was a strong influence on me. As far as gospel music goes, we grew up on Commissioned and The Winans. One of the outstanding tracks on the album is "Move On Over". Said Lisa, "The groove of the song was definitely a New Orleans inspiration.
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Reader Comments Posted by Women of valour on Apr 14 Please keep the gospel lyrics real and know where the annointing comes from which is from GOD. God is holy, oh so holy. And may God continue to keep you on the straight and narrow path defining the difference or right and wrong. Much love in God. Lisa McClendon has returned with a new project, outlook on life, and an indomitable spirit to praise God no matter what. Over the past decade, McClendon has wowed us with her sultry, organic, and spiritual vocals.
However since that time, she seemed to have vanished. I needed to take time out to be wife and mother. Plus, my husband Maurice had just started a ministry and I needed to be there to help. I knew I had to put some things on hold. It was hard, but it was worth it. What took so long many would wonder? As she was doing life, she was gaining life also.
If you are a social media McClendon devotee, she talks about her personal ups and downs, especially her bouts with depression. When many would omit this storyline, McClendon shares it.
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