'Her warm, sexy vocals have graced many a house music track since 1995, but Lisa Shaw's name is still fairly obscure. She's a "house diva" - owner of an anonymous voice that soars above crowded dancefloors at 2 a.m., enchanting listeners, only to disappear a few minutes later. Anyone who's ever gone clubbing has probably heard her - probably more than once. Shaw is nearly ubiquitous in the house music scene. She's collaborated with many famous producers, and has appeared on countless compilations. And finally, in 2001, she began to make tentative steps toward the spotlight.' It all started in New York City, almost by accident. The Toronto native came to New York on vacation...and never went home. Growing up in Canada, the last of six children and with parents of Jamaican heritage she had many genres of music that influenced her.  Her father and brother were both djs and at a very young age she had the opportunity to see acts like "Sister Sledge, "Chic" and "Kool and the Gang". Lisa grew up in a house filled with reggae, funk soul, jazz, folk, rock, disco, and new wave. "There wasn't anything she didn't listen to or wasn't open to when it came to music, and it shows in her work to date." Being in New York, Lisa received a warm welcome from the underground electronic community, and released her first single, written by DJ Smash and titled "Makin' Love Makin' Music," in 1995. Many other records followed and independent labels like Ubiquity, Sirkus UK, Grand Central and New Breed Records were the first to release Shaw's music, but soon, larger labels including RCA and Astralwerks began to take notice. Her Naked Music release  "You are Love" & "Always" earned global acclaim and eventually convinced the label to sign her as a solo artist.  In 2002, even Madonna noted her song "Always" as being "so Cool" in Rolling Stone Magazine.  She then teamed up with writing partners Dave Warrin, Jay Denes and Eric Stamile to produce her debut album "Cherry"  which was released in 2005.  During that time and even now she has collaborated and toured with producers such as Miguel Migs,  and Petal Pusher Live, Fred Everything, Andy Caldwell, Q-Burns Abstract Message, Tim K, Julius Papp and JT Donaldson.  2009, Lisa brings you her second album "Free" being released on Salted Music.  "FREE" showcases Lisa's illustrious voice through a well crafted journey of soulful vibes and bouncy gems, with producers Dave Warrin, Miguel Migs, and Tim K keeping it moving.  New House-Classics "Feel" and "All Night High" are supported by chill-inducing down-tempovbeauties like "Better Days", "Honey", and new Dance-Floor stompers "Music In You" and "Like I Want To."   Lisa Shaw has been a proven staple in the deep house world.  She helped define an era with her releases on Naked Music, and continues to create timeless gems."FREE" takes it back to the basics, while "sweet and simply" taking it beyond. "FREE" by Lisa Shaw in stores March 20, 2008. Some of these excerpts are from reviews done by L.Katz