Lisa Stansfield (born 11 April 1966) is an English singer, songwriter and actress. Her career began in 1980 when she won the singing competition
Search for a Star. After appearances in various television shows and releasing her first singles, Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris formed
Blue Zone in 1984. The band released several singles and one album, but after the success of "
People Hold On" in 1989, on which Stansfield was featured, they focused on her solo career.